Winery Tours in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Winery touring has become a very popular pastime for many people. Visiting and touring wineries in the Blue Ridge Mountains can be a relaxing and romantic way to spend your vacation. There are many wineries along the Blue Ridge Parkway that can provide tours, weekend vacation packages and much more.

• Before you begin your travels brush up on some quick and easy wine tasting tips.
• Learn about different wine varieties and what makes each one unique.
  

Wine Trails

A new trend in winery touring, called “wine trails”, has made it easier for travelers to tour more than one winery on a given trip.  A wine trail can consist of any number of wineries within a specific region. Some trails are meant for independent travel where visitors make their own arrangements for lodging and transportation. There are however “full service” wine trails that provide all travel and accommodation arrangements for you.

Wine Trails in Virginia

Virginia’s wine economy has quickly grown to become one of the top in the nation. Over 130 wineries and several wine trails can be found across the state. Wine has become such an important part of Virginia that October has now been designated as Virginia Wine Month.

Some popular wine trails in Virginia are:

Wine Trails in North Carolina

Grown from just a handful of wineries 30 years ago to over 80 today, North Carolina’s wine industry is quickly becoming one of the largest tourist attractions in the state. Home to the oldest cultivated grapevine in the New World, North Carolina has wineries to suit every taste and palate.

Some popular wine trails in North Carolina are:

Wine Shops near the Blue Ridge Parkway

Mountain Road Wine Experience Mountain Road Wine Experience – Cooler by several degrees! Adventure waits around every bend on Blue Ridge mountain roads in southwest Virginia. Sample wine, cider and mead, and experience a diverse blend of relaxing tasting rooms and mountain air . . . all infinitely cooler than the lowlands. Progressive Tasting Tours held second weekend in June and September.   AMRHEIN WINE CELLARS   BLACKSNAKE MEADERY   CHATEAU MORRISETTE WINERY   FOGGY RIDGE CIDER   VILLA APPALACCIA WINERY More Info 540-745-2220 5 Wineries between MP 136 - 175 Hours Vary by Winery

Chateau Morrisette Celebrating 30 years of award-winning winemaking in 2010, Chateau Morrisette is noted for producing varietal and proprietary blended wines and is one of the largest and oldest wineries in Virginia. Open year round to the public, the winery also features a gourmet restaurant and offers special activities throughout the year. We bring distinctive style and character to over 25 premium wines. Resident Black Labradors have inspired our wine labels and look forward to greeting one and all. More Info | info@thedogs.com Milepost 171.5 ~ 540-593-2865 287 Winery Road SW ~ Floyd, VA Mon - Thurs : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri - Sat : 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun : 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants Peabody's is the region's largest and finest wine and beer specialty store since 1978. We are proud to offer a selection of about 2000 wines and about 450 beers, in stock. Peabody's also has a great selection of gourmet foods, cheeses, chocolate, glassware, cigars, wine accessories, gift baskets, gift certificates, great t-shirts, and more. Peabody's can assist with wedding planning, party planning, wine cellar consulting, wine tasting groups, corporate gifts, investment wines, etc. Come See! More Info | jeff@peabodyswineandbeer.com Milepost 291 ~ 828-264-9476 1104 Hwy 105 ~ Boone, NC Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm