Located at an elevation of 3,300 feet (the inspiration for our 3300 label series), overlooking the profile of Grandfather Mountain, and nestled on a 58°slope lies our estate hillside vineyard. Our vines were first planted in 2003 and have been growing strong across five acres ever since.The distinctive terroir, including the challenging level of elevation, creates a flavor profile unlike any other in the grapes grown here. The Appalachian High Country, only recently recognized as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) in 2016, allows for a surprisingly high quality of wines. With less than 200 AVAs in the country, it is quite the feat to have our unique, multi-state designation here in the mountains. While we are unable to grow all the grapes that you see on our menu, we do make our wines from grape to bottle right here on our property.  Although yields of our true mountain fruit are typically smaller, our estate hillside vineyard is home to many different varieties of grapes. The lower and upper sections consist of french american hybrid grapes (Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, etc) while the middle is mostly Pinot Gris & Chardonnay. Still, our climate and size make it impossible to grow everything. On the other hand, the grapes grown here maintain an unparalleled flavor and hold their own in blends with more well-known grapes. All thanks to the nurturing and hard-working efforts of our Vineyard staff, the fruits of our labors are unlike any other. By 2024, we hope to replace some of the vines in the lower and upper sections with Chardonel (a french American hybrid that is a cross of Chardonnay & Seyval Blanc).