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North Carolina

North Carolina wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Varied
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white · rosé
6
Signature grapes
5
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

North Carolina is a wine region in USA.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and Muscadine, plus one more.

The ground underneath is clay, loam and sand.

The climate is varied.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, mountains and plains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and full-bodied, fruit-forward profiles, crisp and refreshing and stone fruit, plus six more.

Inside it sit Haw River Valley, Yadkin Valley, Swan Creek, Appalachian High Country and Upper Hiwassee Highlands.

At the table these bottles work with fried chicken, barbecue, seafood and pasta primavera.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for around 10 years.

Soil
ClayLoamSand
Climate
Varied
Terrain
CoastalMountainsPlains
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingsweet

In the glass.

Red: Rich and full-bodied, Fruit-forward profiles.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Stone fruit.

Rosé: Light and aromatic, Perfect for warm weather.

Sparkling: Vibrant and lively, Ideal for celebrations.

Sweet: Luscious and flavorful, Made from native grapes.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Biltmore Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, North Carolina, USA
  • Biltmore Estate Merlot, North Carolina, USA
  • Biltmore Estate Pinot Grigio, North Carolina, USA
  • Biltmore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, North Carolina, USA
  • Biltmore Estate Riesling, North Carolina, USA
  • Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea, North Carolina, USA
  • Chemist American Gin, North Carolina, USA
  • Childress Vineyards 3 Three Red, North Carolina, USA

At the table.

  • Fried Chicken
  • Barbecue
  • Seafood
  • Pasta Primavera
  • Grilled Vegetables

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for around 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

North Carolina: common questions

01.
What grapes is North Carolina known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of North Carolina. Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and Muscadine are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does North Carolina make?
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North Carolina produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is North Carolina?
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You will find North Carolina in USA, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with North Carolina wine?
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Try fried chicken, barbecue, seafood, pasta primavera and grilled vegetables.
05.
How long does North Carolina wine age?
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Keeps for around 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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