North Carolina wine trails
- North Carolina has 7 AVAs, including Yadkin Valley (the state's first), Swan Creek, Haw River Valley, Appalachian High Country, Crest of the Blue Ridge and Tryon Foothills, per NC Wine (NC Department of Agriculture).
- Wild muscadine grapes, including the Scuppernong, grew along the coast when Raleigh's explorers arrived in the late 1500s; muscadines still thrive in coastal areas while European-style wines grow in the Piedmont and foothills.
- Visit NC puts the state at about 250 wineries and vineyards, with more than 40 in the Yadkin Valley area.
- Appalachian High Country AVA vineyards sit between 2,290 and 4,630 feet of elevation.
All wine trails in North Carolina
| Trail | Region | Wineries | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian High Country Wine Trail | High Country (mountains) | – | Official site |
| Catawba Valley Wine Trail | Catawba Valley | – | Official site |
| Chatham County Craft Beverage Trail | Chatham County, Piedmont | – | Official site |
| Cheers! Trail | not listed | – | Official site |
| Haw River Valley Wine Trail | Haw River Valley, Piedmont | – | Official site |
| JoCo Beer, Wine and Shine Trail | Johnston County | – | Official site |
| Sandhills Wine Trail Passport | Sandhills (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) | – | Official site |
| Shallow Ford Wine Trail | Yadkin Valley | 3 | Official site |
| Southern Gateway Wine Trail | Davidson County (Lexington area) | – | Official site |
| Surry County Wine Trail | Yadkin Valley | – | Official site |
| Swan Creek Wine Trail | Yadkin Valley (Swan Creek AVA) | 4 | Official site |
| Uwharrie Mountains Wine Trail | Uwharrie Mountains | – | Official site |
| Yadkin County Wine Trail | Yadkin Valley | – | Official site |
Frequently asked questions
How many wine trails are in North Carolina?
We list 13 wine trails in North Carolina. A trail counts only if it has its own website or an official tourism page.