Discover North Carolina, One Glass at a Time

North Carolina's wine industry is gaining recognition for its quality and diversity, highlighted by the 2026 North Carolina Wine Competition which received 364 entries from 51 producers. The competition emphasizes rigorous, blind-tasting evaluations to ensure fairness, showcasing wines from regions like the Blue Ridge Mountains and Piedmont, with varieties including Cabernet Franc, Petit Manseng, and muscadine grapes.