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Sample wines at one of these Asheville area wineries.
Biltmore Estate
Whether you're interested in tasting complimentary Biltmore wine, learning more about the art and science of winemaking, or just relaxing with some delicious food and wine in a beautiful setting during an estate visit, don't miss the most visited winery in the country. Begin your winery experience by taking a stroll through our historic cellars to an impressive tasting room where gracious wine hosts are happy to guide you through a complimentary wine tasting of robust reds, refreshing rosés, and crisp whites.
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Addison Farms Vineyard
This family-owned vineyard and winery is opening a tasting room in November 2012. Situated on 55 acres in Leicester, it's 14 miles northwest of Asheville. The former tobacco and cattle farm now grows six grape varieties in the vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, and Petit Manseng.
Go to their Web site. Overmountain Vineyards
Located in Tryon, their
tasting Room is open year-round, Thursday through Sunday, 1-6 PM with five varieties of grapes: Cabernet Savuginon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Petit Mansing is their estate premium wine.
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Green Creek Winery
Green Creek has become a new destination for wine lovers. They believe wine is an essential part of gracious living and Green Creek wine will enhance the experience of every meal and social gathering. Enjoy their new tasting room/gift shop and winery. Sip wine on the patio with vineyard and distant mountain vistas. Open Thursday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. Located near Rockhouse Vineyards (see above), about 30 minutes south of Asheville.
Visit their Web site. South Creek Winery
South Creek Winery is a small, family owned, boutique winery located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A short drive from Asheville, Lake James State Park, and Biltmore House. Area attractions include hiking trails and excellent restaurants. South Creek Winery is an award winning winery producing limited quantities of Bordeaux style wines aged in small French oak barrels and are un-filtered. South Creek Winery is located 4.4 miles off I-40 at exit 90. Tastings and tours are offered Thursday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m. About 45 miles east of Asheville.
Visit our Web site.  Lake James Cellars
This family winery located near beautiful Lake James is solar powered! Step through the leaded-glass front doors of a restored 1915 textile mill building, located in Glen Alpine, and taste the magnificent flavors of our fine wines. They have a variety of handcrafted wines - created from local fruits, as well as fruits from around the world. Whether you enjoy a dry red wine, a dry white wine or a fruity sweet wine, they have wines you will enjoy. Visit the charming Gift shop and Tasting Room as you sample the Lake James Cellars bottled wine. Take time to stroll through the aisles of the Old Mill Antiques located in the same building. Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. About 50 miles east of Asheville.
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