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Lumina Winery
206 South Kerr Ave., Unit 211A, Wilmington
(910) 793-5299
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Named for the famous Wrightsville Beach pavilion, Lumina Winery is located
in the heart of Wilmington. You won't find vines growing here, but you will
find some delightful wines as well as kits to make your own wines and beers
at home. Owner and wine maker Dave Hursey has created a winery with a
different concept. Using varietal grape juices from all over the world,
including North Carolina, Dave produces wines with names that reflect the
area, such as Lune Blanc Chardonnay and Airlie Bianca Pinot Grigio. His Ice
Wine is very popular, as is the Green Apple Riesling, especially on a hot
summer's day. The wines are meant to be consumed early so they contain low
levels of sulphites. Dave sells wines wholesale to area restaurants and wine
shops and offers free wine tastings in his retail tasting room. Hours are
Monday through Wednesday noon to 6 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM.
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Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Rd., Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 287-2800
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Down a dirt road, past an old tobacco barn, you'll find an award-winning
upscale boutique winery that is just minutes from the beach. Silver Coast
Winery, housed in what was once a popular barbecue restaurant, is a
high-tech commercial winery producing both Muscadine and varietal wines.
Owners John and Maryann Azzato have created a destination in the middle of
Brunswick County, offering winery tours and wine-tasting monthly
events, such as the Purple Feet Festival in September. An art gallery
exhibits works by local artists, and a large picnic area is available if
you'd like to bring your lunch and spend an afternoon in the country. They
offer 14 different wines, including Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rose and White Merlot. Hours are Monday through
Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM and Sunday noon to 5 PM.
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Bannerman Vineyard
2624 Stag Park Rd., Burgaw
(910) 259-5474
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One of North Carolina's oldest Muscadine vineyards, this family-owned
operation is located in the lush Pender County countryside. The Bannermans
have been cultivating grapes since 1973 and offer seven different wines made
from different Muscadine grapes, plus a very popular blueberry wine, in
their wine-tasting room. Various events are scheduled throughout the year,
including arts and crafts and wine-tasting festivals. With a quiet country
atmosphere, Bannerman Vineyard is a popular place for weddings, parties
and family reunions. Tours are available by appointment, and they also give
small tours for school-age groups to learn about the grape-growing process,
fresh fruit market and the never-ending nutritional values of the muscadine
grape. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 4 PM, Sunday 1 to 4PM or
by appointment.
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Grapeful Sisters Vineyard
4903 Ramsey Ford Rd., Tabor City
(910) 653-2944, (910) 880-0326
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For a taste of the Old North State in both ambiance and wine, visit Grapeful
Sisters Vineyard. The name says it all, this place is fun. The sisters,
Sheila Suggs-Little and Amy Suggs, have transformed the old family tobacco
farm into a grape and wine-based destination in the Columbus County
countryside. The centerpiece of this 45-acre family-owned and -operated
vineyard is the modern gift shop and tasting room that is reminiscent of the
rustic barn that once stood on the property. The sisters offer ten wines
produced from grapes grown on the property, and the shop sells items made by
local crafters and artisans. On the top floor of the barn is a three-bedroom
country inn available for nights and weekends. It features European-style
sauna showers and fabulous sunsets. Visitors may picnic on the lawn and
explore the vineyard. Hours are daily from 1 to 6 PM.
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