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Listed below are the red wines that we are offering. Most wines are generally available. If you are interested in a specific wine we suggest you call ahead (828-584-4551) before visiting the winery and we will let you know if it is in stock.

Mimosa Red (Shiraz)
Bold, rich and lively, seductively perfumed and heroically structured with a kiss of elegance. Expect an aromatic rush of red and black fruit; hints of chocolate, coffee and licorice followed by the spiciness of black pepper.

Turkey Tail Red (White Merlot)
This wine exhibits all the charm of a fine Merlot, but with the freshness and softness that comes when the juice is quickly separated from the skins giving it an Inviting salmon color. Incredible fruit flavor without being overly sweet.

Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 10 months in Hungarian and French Oak to create distinctive characteristics of black cherry, vanilla and black current and has the potential to age well for 3 to 5 years. Grown in North Carolina it goes well with steak, barbeque, spicy foods or a good cigar.

Cabernet Franc
This Cabernet Franc has a deep ruby color with distinctive characteristics of blackberry, cherry, and plum. It has the potential to age well for 3 to 5 years. Grown in North Carolina it goes well with lean beef, lamb, and medium cheeses.

Syrah
This North Carolina grape is a thick fruity thick skinned fruit that produces intense wine with a deep purple color. This wine displays a smooth supple texture with flavors of blackberry, current, tobacco, and black pepper. This wine will age well for 5 years or more. Serve with North Carolina Bar B Que, steaks or other grilled meats.

Vino Italianoi (Sangiovese) - Seasonal - Fall
Enjoy the flavors of Tuscany with this full bodied flavorful ruby red wine. This wine has a luscious red cherry character with a lively finish of light acidity and tannin of warm taosty oak. It is very food friendly and pairs well with pasta, veal and intense aged cheeses. This wine ages well in your cellar for 3 to 5 years.

Vino Classico (Chianti) - Seasonal - Spring
The plumy fruit flavors and soft rounded tannins of this Italian classic exhibits aromas of cherries fused with spicy, peppery notes. Vino's acidity matches up with acidic foods like tomatoes and cuts through rich dishes like braised rabbit.

Shortoff Red (Pinot Noir) - Seasonal - Spring
The plumy fruit flavors and soft rounded tannins of this Italian classic exhibits aromas of cherries fused with spicy, peppery notes. Vino's acidity matches up with acidic foods like tomatoes and cuts through rich dishes like braised rabbit.

Chambourcin
This multi-dimensional dark-berried French Hybrid developed in 1963 by Joannes Seibel in the Loire Valley of France, has been planted in America since the 1970’s. It continues to increase in popularity in North Carolina producing deep colored wine with aromatic flavors. Its thick skins produce a medium bodied wine with high tannins and good acidity. This wine pairs well with strong cheeses, pasta and beef or lamb dishes.

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