Wineries & Breweries

Wineries in the High Country

Introducing The High Country Wine Trail

On November 28, 2016, the Appalachian High Country was recognized as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) by the Department of the Treasury and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. This designation establishes the 2,400 square mile area above 2,000-foot elevation, across three states and eight counties as a unique viticulture area of the United States. An AVA is a designated wine-growing region that has distinct topography, climate and soil types. Most wine lovers are familiar with one of North Carolina’s other AVAs, the Yadkin Valley, and nearly all consumers are familiar with California’s Napa Valley. The High Country Wine Tour takes you to four of these wineries, about 30-40 minutes from each other. The four wineries include

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery in Foscoe, NC; Linville Falls Winery in Linville Falls, NC, Banner Elk Winery and their Tennessee cousins, Watauga Lake Winery and Villa Nove Vineyards Farm Winery in Butler, TN. Each winery American Viticultural Area is known for their distinctive wines produced from the grapes grown in the Appalachian High Country American Viticulture Area.AVA Before you begin, check the individual wineries website for a complete listing of contact information and hours of operation. Each winery may also be hosting special events that you will not want to miss!

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Monday-Saturday 12-6, Sunday 1-5

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BANNER ELK. Grandfather Vineyard was founded in 2003 when Steve and Sally Tatum, in need of a hobby, planted a small block of wine grapes for some home winemaking. After a few years they realized the High

Country had a similar climate as many of the famous grape growing regions around the world. In 2005 Steve and

Sally tripled the size of the vineyard.

Since then their adventure has grown into Grandfather Vineyard and Winery, the first producing winery in

Watauga County that is producing world class wines! Dylan Tatum, Steve and Sally’s son, is the Winemaker and General Manager. Grandfather

Vineyard is a terraced mountainside vineyard located at the base of

Grandfather Mountain right on the

Watauga River. At the bottom of the vineyard is the tasting room and winery. They’re open Monday - Saturday:

Noon to 6pm. Sunday: 1pm - 5pm. n

828-963-2400. www.grandfathervineyards. com. See ad on previous page LINVILLE FALLS WINERY

NEWLAND. Family owned and operated, Linville Falls Winery is the culmination of a life-long passion for wine by owner, Jack Wiseman. Wiseman has dreamed of growing grapes and opening a winery for more than 25 years, and now he and his family invite you to their state of the art tasting room on a 40 acre farm with its staple grapes Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, blueberries and raspberries. The winery is perfectly situated at 3200 feet with warm days, cool nights and their microclimate terra produces a wine unique to the region with complex flavors creating award winning wines. Visit our Tuscan-inspired winery where you can taste our delicious High Country wines. We’re open for tastings 7 days a week from 12 pm – 6 pm. n 828.765.1400. linvillefalls-winery.com.

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“Elevate Your Taste” and enjoy Wine Country in the High Country

Visit our Website: linvillefallswinery.com

to see our schedule of Events, Live Music, & Food Trucks!

9557 Linville Falls Hwy Linville Falls, NC 28647

(828) 765-1400 Milepost #317 on the Blue Ridge Parkway