Banner Elk Winery

Winery

Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk Winery offers wine tastings and tours at North Carolina High Country’s first commercial winery, established in 2005.

  • Wine tastings and guided winery tours
  • Visitors seeking North Carolina High Country wines
  • Guests interested in blueberry or ice wines

Linville Falls Winery

Winery

Newland, NC

Linville Falls Winery offers seated tastings and guided vineyard tours, plus wine shipping to 38 states from its Blue Ridge Mountains farm.

  • guided vineyard tours from March through October
  • wine flights with four to five selected wines
  • dog-friendly winery visits

Eagles Nest Winery

Winery

Elk Park, NC

Eagles Nest Winery offers non-members day passes for wine tastings in a converted barn with mountain views.

  • non-members seeking a winery day pass
  • wine tastings and curated wine pairings
  • visitors seeking live music with wine and food

Winery in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Avery County winery offers guided vineyard tours?

Linville Falls Winery offers guided vineyard tours with four estate-grown wine samples from March through October. Banner Elk Winery also offers wine tastings and winery tours.

Can I buy North Carolina wine to take home or have it shipped?

Linville Falls Winery ships wine to 38 states. Its enrichment does not specify shipping availability for the other listed wineries.

Are there winery visit rules I should know before going?

Linville Falls Winery prohibits outside alcohol and smoking on its patio and lawn areas. Eagles Nest Winery is closed Monday through Wednesday and has seasonal restrictions on children in some outdoor areas.

Which Avery winery is best for food and live entertainment?

Eagles Nest Winery offers live music and open-mic events alongside artisan pizzas, seasonal salads, charcuterie, and sweets.