Discover the top 100 best wines of North Carolina as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of North Carolina and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
Historic specialty: native muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), sweet musky wines in the American Southern style. Humid temperate climate.
