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Asheville Wine Tours – the Best in the Nation!

July 30, 2025 by Ryan Watts

You might have noticed over the past month that there was this “10BEST Readers’ Choice” contest going on with the popular and national news agency, USA Today. One of our companies, Asheville Wine Tours, was part of this competition and you might have seen us promoting this a little bit over the past month (sorry … Full Story

What Can a Mountain Teach Us About North Carolina Wines?

September 21, 2023September 16, 2023 by Ryan Watts

I realize that this is a strange title for a blog post but stick with me for a bit and hopefully it will make sense and we will learn a little something about wine in North Carolina. Here we go… In Columbus North Carolina there is the humble White Oak Mountain which stands at a … Full Story

Autumn is Approaching!

June 4, 2025August 21, 2023 by Christine Vincent

Fall is coming to North Carolina, really, it is, despite the searing heat, humidity and afternoon thunderstorms that roll predictably through the North Carolina Foothills every afternoon during the summer. As you begin to think about cooler days, vibrant colors, and fall activities – think wine tours! Booking a tour of North Carolina wineries with … Full Story

A Day in the Cellar

March 30, 2022 by Christine Vincent

Sure Spring weather can be fickle –a little sprinkle of rain, intermittent sunshine, some clouds, and maybe some serious gusts of wind that send you running for that jacket buried somewhere in the depths of your car, and now you are seriously rethinking the plans you made for a weekend of enjoying wine and the … Full Story

Its Pruning Season at the Vineyards

October 30, 2023February 22, 2019 by Ryan Watts

While the wines are aging away in the barrel room and the vines are dormant, you might think that the winemaker gets to enjoy some downtime and relaxing during this period but that is simply not the case. The work at a vineyard is a year round effort and continues throughout the winter. You might even say that some of the most important work is done during this period as it sets everything up for the coming growing period and harvest. With any discipline, it is common knowledge that it is much easier to end right if you start right. Wine making is no different.

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Where is Your Favorite Winery in the Carolinas?

October 30, 2023June 25, 2018 by Ryan Watts

Both North and South Carolina have a number of wineries that are popular spots to visit and tour. The North Carolina winery scene is a little more established than South Carolina which is evident by the sheer number of wineries already established in North Carolina. However, more and more South Carolina wineries are popping up and the local wine scene there is rapidly growing. The good news is that wherever you are in North or South Carolina, there are probably a number of wineries that are reasonably close to you and make a great day trip, they’re easy and inviting to visit for a tour, tasting, lunch, or all of the above.

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