I had a lovely Mother's Day at this winery today. Live music, wine and great company. The staff is…read morefantastic and the wines I tried were excellent.

We came here this weekend to try their wines. We were visiting a couple other wineries that day,…read morebut this was the only new one for us. 5 stars to them for being friendly, dog friendly, and having a great space. I am a sweet wine fan and they did have several to choose from - moscato, peach, blackberry, strawberry, apple, sangria, and cranberry. I loved the flight boards and how they served them. Unfortunately that is where the joy ends. Every single one of their wines tasted like watered down kool-aid or fruit juice - or as Scott said - home kit wines. I tasted no hint of wine in any of their wines. I was so nervous about getting blackberry merlot since merlot is a dry wine, but it was just a light blackberry juice. The only one we remotely enjoyed was the peach. Again, lovely winery, lovely indoor and outdoor seating, great hosts, but the wine is just not my style or preference. I do however recommend going to give it a try since you may love it or just a good winery to visit and hang out at.

We stopped by on a foggy/ rainy December Friday. We opted for the flight and were able to pick out…read moreour 4 wines- they only had reds and roses to choose from though. It was a bit pricey but the wine was good. The views were amazing! They had a nice porch and patio with seating that overlooked the vineyard and the mountains. They also had blankets that we could borrow to use during our stay which was nice since it was cold! There was also a fire pit but it wasn't lit while we were there. They had seating inside as well. There was a good selection of Ashe county cheese and crackers for purchase to snack on. Would go back!

The wines are among the best in the Blue Ridge Mountain area, plus the views are superb and…read moreexceeded only by the graciousness of the hosts.

Visited right after a hike and stumbled across this place! First, it was an amazing vineyard and…read morehad a spectacular view. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave me a summary of his wines and ciders. But down to earth and made the experience! The cider was incredible as well and enjoyed a glass with a sandwich on the porch overlooking the vineyard. Opened a bottle of wine at home and delicious as well. A semi-sweet wine and highly recommend! Cannot wait to visit again soon!

We stopped by Perry's Berry's Winery after a hike this summer. There were people there enjoying…read morepicking of blueberries, but we were there for the wine! Here is what we had with our two wine flights: *Blueberry Reserve - this was only okay, my husband liked this one more than I did. *Muscadine - this was good, but being that NC exceeds in muscadine wines, we have just had better muscadine wines. Even with that said, we still enjoyed it. *Plum - very fruity, and very good. We both really enjoyed this one. *Peach - this was a nice peach wine. *Scuppernong - this was very good, really enjoyed the flavor. *Strawberry - this was only okay, the least favorite of the day. *Blackberry - this was only okay, wanted stronger blackberry flavor. *Creekside Crush Sangria - this was okay, we have had better "sangria" wines. We felt it was strong in the blueberry flavor, but I get where they are going with the additional fruity flavors in a red wine. Slushy of the day: *Peach Pina Colada - this was SO good! I would have never thought to combine peach and pina colada, but it worked! It was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Overall, we enjoyed our wine flights. We both agreed our top 3 were plum, scuppernong, and muscadine. We went home with a bottle of the plum. Other things to note: *They have four non-carbonated ciders, but they are not available for a flight. As we love ciders, we bought all four to try at home. We have only tried the peach mango so far - it has more mango than peach, but still really good flavor. We were both left wanting it to be carbonated like other traditional ciders we enjoy. It just seemed off, otherwise, it would have been up there with some of our favorite ciders. *They have a small bistro onsite. I was not expecting anything of it, but we split the chicken and spinach crepe, and it was wonderful! *They are dog friendly in certain areas, which we appreciated since we hike with our family canine! We definitely enjoyed our visit here, and it won't be our last. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.

We have seen this distillery, and today was the day we finally stopped! There is signage to show…read moreyou are going the right way because you feel like you are going in someone's driveway, but follow the signs, and you arrive at the distillery. They do tours and tastings and we arrived just in time to take the tour. The distiller gave lots of information but made sure to explain the process in a way that those of us who just enjoy the drinking part can understand. We had 4 products during the tasting and all were fantastic! My husband loved the smoky one, and the rye was mine. They do offer some cocktails but we unfortunately had to get back on the road. We will be back when in the area. It is out of the way, but 100% worth it.

REALLY DIG THIS PLACE! On a cold, rainy March day, Erick spent a long time explaining how they…read moremake whiskey and why. This is a true small batch distillery and they're making great craft whiskey. Everyone there (three employees) were super friendly and knowledgeable. They only make 2 products, and both are exceptional. It's worth the drive and their whiskey is worth the price. I'll be back next year.

The Hickory Wine Shoppe is a great place to relax and unwind.l! They have a huge wine selection, a…read morefew excellent craft cocktails, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready with a great recommendation. Definitely worth a visit!

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. My food was not satisfactory, so I…read morepolitely brought it to my server's attention. Instead of trying to help, she responded with, "What do you expect me to do about this?" which was both dismissive and unprofessional. I then asked to speak with a manager. After waiting 30 minutes with no response, I had to ask another server for assistance. I waited an additional 30 minutes, and still no manager came to the table. At that point, I had to go inside myself just to get someone's attention. When the manager finally came out, she offered no real apology and simply said that I wasn't the only customer in the restaurant, which is why it took so long. That response showed a complete lack of concern for customer service. Overall, this was an extremely frustrating experience with poor service from both staff and management. I will not be returning.

Great beer and a cool spot. They do activities like plant trivia and they also have games. Suitable…read morefor decently sized groups, with long tables. I enjoyed our short time there!

Cool spot, the pumpkin cider I had was amazing! The atmosphere and music were good and dog friendly!read more

Super cute little spot in super cute little Morganton! Tucked just around the corner from Fonta…read moreFlora, the Nook is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall that I could easily spend hours at. On one side, you have a pour-your-own-beer bar and on the other a home brew supply shop. During this particular visit, while we poked our heads into the shop, we were there to drink beer! We checked in at the counter and got a quick orientation to their technology. Then, we were turned loose to pour our own beer, settle in to the comfy couches, and play a few card games. The bar area is crazy comfortable. Handsome design, darkly lit, lots of communal games to be played and great seating options. The guy working that night (I think he was the owner) was crazy friendly and helpful without being overbearing. The only reason The Nook doesn't get 5-stars from me (yet) is the beer selection and the plastic cups. Call me a snob, but I just really think plastic cups ruin beer. I need glass! Of the 6 taps/choices on the evening we visited, there was only 1 beer I was really excited about. Other than those couple of minor gripes, we loved the Nook and will most certainly be back!

This place is pretty awesome. I really had a great time here, the atmosphere is cozy and…read morecomfortable. It's a really tiny place, but there are tables and couches for seating. The bartender was super friendly and talkative, which I love. He gave us some good restaurant recommendations. You get a card from the bartender who's right near the front door. And you go to the taps yourself and swipe the cards to activate them, then pour to your heart's desire. You are then charged later when you are finished and are ready to leave. Cool idea! Fun spot.

We were first introduced to this brewery at a bar we frequent in Louisville, KY. When visiting…read moreAsheville a few months later, we made a special trip out to the farm (about an hour away) and it was so worth it!! This brewery specializes in using local ingredients and natural fermentation in many of their beers which makes for fantastic unique flavors. The location is really pretty & the taproom is homey. They only have snacks as food, but you can bring your own. LOVED LOVED LOVED this place!

After a day driving and hiking along the old 105 the first place we can to was Fonta Flora -…read moreWhippoorwill Farm. The parking lot seemed packed, but the place is so big that it didn't feel over crowded at all. The bar was huge and the selections many. We opted for a cold stout and an IPA, then strolled over to the pizza trailer. It was a great place to relax and enjoy a cold beer.