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The long tradition of winemaking in North Carolina's began with Sir Walter Raleigh's colony on Roanoke Island where the first wild scuppernong (muscadine) vine was cultivated.

Today, North Carolina's mild climate contributes to the success and wide variety of grapes grown across the state, producing more than 500,000 gallons of wine annually.

Winemakers use both European-types and native muscadines to create quality wines like those produced at the Shelton Vineyards, above, in Yadkin Valley in northwestern North Carolina.

More information about North Carolina wineries around the Web:

NC Wineries & Vineyards - Everything you need to know including a complete link list and map of North Carolina wineries, wine events, grape growing info, commercial and home winemaking how to's, consumer features, industry resources and related links.

North Carolina Wine Trails - From the official state tourism site with more than a dozen travel itineraries including the Piedmont region, Yadkin Valley, the Charlotte-Ashville wine trail and more, downloadable in Adobe PDF format.

Blue Ridge Wine Trail - Take the virtual tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway on the North Carolina-Virginia border with info on wineries to visit, scenic drives, restaurant, lodging and music festivals along the way.

Yadkin Valley Wine Trail - "The heart of North Carolina wine country" with a great narrative on what to see and do, links to wineries and upcoming events, lodging and restaurants.

Tar Heel Wines - What's popping throughout North Carolina with breaking news and info on upcoming events, tours and tastings.

North Carolina Wine Tasting and Dinners - Current listings of events and wine happenings throughout North Carolina with descriptions, locations and contact info.

also see Feature -> North Carolina Wines : From the Mountains to the Sea

also see -> North Carolina Beaches | North Carolina Travel

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