About Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery sits at the foot of Grandfather Mountain in Banner Elk, one of the highest-elevation wineries in the eastern United States, with a creekside tasting area that draws crowds all summer. The family estate grows cold-hardy vines and supplements with fruit from across the Carolinas.
Dogs splash in the Watauga River headwaters while guests sip flights under the pines, making it the quintessential High Country wine stop. Ski-town proximity keeps it lively in every season.
Banner Elk, North Carolina, contact the winery for hours.
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The Grandfather Vineyard & Winery experience, a tasting of the current vintage alongside a complementary older vintage in the extraordinary circular winery with To Kalon Vineyard views. One wine. World-class.
$100
Barrel Cave & Current Release
A guided tasting through the Grandfather Vineyard & Winery portfolio, sampling current releases and exploring the distinctive character of North Carolina wines.
$150
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