North Carolina Wine Trails

Travel North Carolina Wine Trails

There are several wine trails in North Carolina for you to travel along and find great North Carolina wineries. These trails are distinctly marked by XXX signs to make your journey easy and enjoyable. These wine trails will give you clear directions to winery locations, making it possible for you to stop at several wineries in a short time. They are well organized routes designated by the North Carolina Tourism and Transportation departments in collaboration with local NC wineries which offer tours to the general public. Some North Carolina wine trails exist soley as a collaborative effort amongst local wineries. Whichever trail you follow, you're sure to find an excellent variety of North Carolina wines to taste. Even if you choose not to stop at any of the area wineries, these trails are great ways to see the majestic landscape of North Carolina wine country. Let the wine trails guide you down highways and country roads and into quiet and lush vineyards and countryside. As you pass by cities like New Bern, Wilmington, Asheville and Raleigh, there may even be some great North Carolina wine bars designated along the way for you to stop into and enjoy a quick lunch or dinner with a smooth glass of red or white wine. And for those of you considering a North Carolina winery wedding, wine trails are an excellent starting point. Drive the trails until you find the winery that seems like the perfect spot, with just the right views. Then stop into the winery and ask some questions and begin making your plans! So what are you waiting for? Hit the open roads, or wine trails, and explore North Carolina's wine country! Here are the wine trails we've found in North Carolina.

Yadkin Valley Wine Trail

The largest wine trail in North Carolina encompassing several smaller trails within its path. There are more than 30 wineries as well as antique shops and dining and lodging options. Expect to visit this trail several times before you get to taste and see all it has to offer.

Shallowford Wine Trail

Stops at five wineries and vineyards just west of Winston-Salem. This trail is an ideal day trip for those visiting the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.

Yadkin River Wine Trail

Visits 7 North Carolina wineries that lie right along the Yadkin River

Upper Yadkin Wine Trail

Visits 4 North Carolina wineries.

For more information about the North Carolina Wine Trails of NC wine regions contact the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development at PO Box 29571, Raleigh, N.C. 27826-0571 Telephone: 919 733-8372.