Hendersonville, NC
If you’re a wino living or visiting North Carolina, please give Hendersonville a chance! There are many wonderful wineries and vineyards in the area to explore and wander. This gem is right outside of Asheville, in the Blue Ridge mountains and foothills, where there are many outdoorsy activities to do. The mountain countryside is full of hills and windy roads, so you’ll definitely need a car to get around, not sure how robust the rideshare options are in the area.
- Number of wineries: 11
- Popular varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Riesling, and Vidal Blanc
- Average cost of wine tastings: $10-$50 per person
- Average cost of hotels: $50 -$150 a night (Also Great Airbnb Options in the Area)
- Cool things to do outside of wine: Hiking, Biking, Fishing, other Outdoorsy Activities, Asheville, and the Biltmore Estate
- Average temperature by season:
- winter: 27°F – 52°F
- spring: 35°F – 75°F
- summer: 60°F – 84°F
- fall: 34°F – 78°F
- Location: 2 hours from Charlotte or about 30 minutes from Asheville
Souther Williams Vineyard
The standout choice would have to be Souther Williams Vineyard! The ambiance is very relaxing, like farmhouse meets your backyard porch chic, on a grand estate. It’s a great place to grab a glass of wine or a flight with loved ones and sit outside on an Adirondack chair and enjoy the day. They have an exceptional variety of wines, suitable for any one’s preference of red or white, including two of my favorite varietals: roussanne and cabernet franc. The roussanne is delightfully refreshing and fruity and the cabernet franc is remarkably vibrant and smooth! They offer many tastings and tours. I didn’t get a chance to try any, but the hike and taste tour sounds wonderful for the wine loving outdoorsman, or someone looking for a unique way to try wines, or the just the calorie conscious wine lover. Most importantly the staff makes you feel like you are right at home, very welcoming, friendly, and informative!
- Wine Tasting Options and Costs:
- Vineyard Flight: $25 per person
- Hosted Vineyard Flight: $30 per person
- Hike and Sip Tasting and Tour: $50 per person
- Owner’s Tasting: $135 per person
- Year Established: 2016
- Owner(s): Ken Parker and Angela Adams
- Website: https://southerwilliams.com/
- Address: 655 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Overall Rating: 9/10
- Accessibility – how easy is it to get to this winery for out of towners: 7/10
- Atmosphere – does this winery have a great vibe: 9/10
- Wine – how does the wine actually taste: 9/10
- Bonus points – is there something unique about this winery (attractions, one of a kind tasting experience, picturesque location, excellent wine food pairing, personalized experiences, etc.): 8/10
- Customer Service – how well does the staff treat guests: 10/10
Other Notable Wineries
- Marked Tree Vineyard
Great vibe with outdoor seating and a food truck, plus good wine!
- Stone Ashe Vineyard
Amazing view with outdoor seating and friendly staff!
- Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard
Very fun atmosphere, live music with wine and spirit tastings. Plus, cidery across the street in a refurbished barn house by same ownership!
- Point Lookout Vineyard
Although wines were not my favorite, the view makes it worth a visit and they have live music as well.
- Burntshirt Vineyard
Conveniently located, close to other wineries on this list and family friendly.
Best Restaurants
- Claywood
Very cool vibe, upscale with great cocktails and delicious dishes!
- Kosta’s Kitchen
Local spot, great to grab breakfast or brunch!
Recommended Accommodations
- Skylaranna Resort and Spa
Great location, great staff, great restaurant, great amenities, and spacious rooms! I couldn’t recommend this place more, plus they had the best cioppino I have ever had at a restaurant!
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