In the Wine Light we celebrate Henderson County, NC’s Cider, Wine, and Dine Weekend! This annual event is back again for 2022. This year’s event runs from April 22 – 24.
Per the website and press release, “The three-day celebration welcomes people to vineyards and orchards where artisan craft beverages are produced in this thriving agricultural region. Almost 60 events take place throughout the weekend, including specialty tastings, dinners, tours, and lots of live music.”
Participants include:
Tasting Room Pre-Pandemic – Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider – Hendersonville, NC
- Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider – 749 Chestnut Gap Rd., Hendersonville
- Bold Rock Hard Cider – 72 School House Rd., Mills River
- Burntshirt Vineyards Chimney Rock – 438 Main St., Chimney Rock
Barrel Room at Burntshirt Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC
- Burntshirt Vineyards Hendersonville – 2695 Sugarloaf Rd., Hendersonville
- Flat Rock Cider Company – hosted by 305 Lounge & Eatery, located at 305 N Main St., Hendersonville
Vineyard and Blue Ridge Mountains at Marked Tree Vineyard – Flat Rock, NC
- Marked Tree Vineyard – 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock
- Point Lookout Vineyards & World’s Edge Meadery – 408 Appleola Road, Hendersonville
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC
- Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards – 588 Chestnut Gap Rd., Hendersonville
- Sawyer Springs Vineyard – 24 Sandy Hill Lane, Hendersonville
Stone Ashe Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC
- Stone Ashe Vineyard – 736 Green Mountain Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
In addition, the weekend will feature the grand opening of Henderson County’s newest winery and vineyard, Souther Williams, on Friday, April 22. Souther Williams sits on land that has been in the family since 1800. Souther Williams is located at 655 Hoopers Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732.
Activities include wine and cider tastings, live music, and more! For a full list of activities, download the event brochure.
Henderson County has a rich history of agriculture and agro-tourism. It is the largest apple growing county in North Carolina producing 85% of North Carolina’s apple crop. This Cider, Wine, and Dine Weekend coincides when apples are in bloom.
Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA – Elevation Map
In addition to apples, Henderson County is now known for growing grapes as well. It’s home to North Carolina’s newest American Viticultural Area, Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County. It’s one of our favorite spots in North Carolina, so we recommend you go check it out too!
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