Introduction to the AVAs of North Carolina

While the pre-conference tours are predominantly visiting the Yadkin Valley AVA and Swan Creek AVA, that doesn’t mean you cannot visit the other four on this visit or another!

And for those not coming to conference, you can travel to North Carolina from your armchair and plan a visit at your leisure!

 

Much thanks to Dan and Cathy McLaughlin of CLINNEAM who in cooperation with North Carolina Wine and Grape Council and the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs provided the videos provided below.

Visit NCWines.org for more information on each AVA, interactive maps, winery contact information, and much more!

 

Yadkin Valley AVA

Yadkin Valley AVA was established in 2002. Close to Winston-Salem, this is the primary area conference goers will want to consider visiting if they are extending their stay. It is also home to a number of the pre-conference tour wineries.

Video: Yadkin Valley AVA
Winery Information and maps: Yadkin Valley AVA at NCWine.org

Swan Creek AVA

Swan Creek AVA is a subregion of Yadkin Valley AVA. Wineries are within striking distance of Winston-Salem, so definitely a must-see for conference goers extending their stay. It also includes wineries on the pre-conference tour.

Video: Swan Creek AVA
Winery Information and maps: Swan Creek AVA at NCWine.org

Haw River Valley AVA

Haw River Valley AVA is located just east of Greensboro, NC, its very accessible to conference goers.

Video: Haw River Valley AVA
Winery Information and maps: Haw River Valley AVA at NCWine.org

Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA

Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA was established in 2014. It is located in the west of the state.

Video: Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA
Winery Information and maps: Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA at NCWine.org

Appalachian High Country AVA

Appalachian High Country AVA is west of Yadkin Valley.

Video: Appalachian High Country AVA
Winery Information and maps: Appalachian High Country AVA at NCWine.org

Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA

Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA is the newest AVA and located just west of Charlotte.

Video: Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA
Winery Information and maps: NCWine.org Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA

Enjoy visiting North Carolina wineries!

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