Overmountain Vineyards

This is a gift for all wine lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone that loves mountains, scenery and open free air. Located between Columbia and Asheville, about 10 miles off the highway, this winery, the setting of a former Civil War battle is a great escape.
The house is located on top of a hill, with tables, chairs, bonfire pits and an incredible view below of the grape vines. With a unique selection of wines and an open free area to indulge, this winery gives you a place where you can spend an hour or an entire afternoon. The staff and family are gentle wine experts who want their guests to enjoy every moment, whether they are experts or novices in wine drinking.
Enough cannot be said of the property. You will find yourself walking around, through the vineyards, walking with the family dogs, or just smelling the flowers at the end of each row. A beautiful escape.

Good wine. Little disappointed that they advertised the Patriot Red at $ 25 but they charged us $ 32.

Excellent wines all made with grapes grown on the property. Beautifully decorated and comfortable tasting room and outdoor patio, would 100% recommend!

Seriously, just THE BEST winery in WNC. Amazing property & amazing views. Plus, the staff & family that owns the vineyard are lovely hosts. They make you feel like a member of an extended family & they really know their wines! And, the wines are superb! You can tell how much dedication & care is put into them. Highly recommend the Revolutionary Red & the Ethereal. We always end up buying several bottles when we stop in & it’s our first choice of wineries to bring our visiting friends and family to. You really can spend hours there sitting out on the Adirondack chairs, enjoying the mountain views, and sipping wine.

Warning! I am not a avid wine drinker! Craft beer is where my heart is…
Stopped on by with a make shift winery tour for my fiancé. THIS PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! The views from the seating area are breathtaking and super relaxing. The chairs are plentiful and extremely comfortable!
The staff was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable! We came in just about an hour before closing and wanted to do 3 wine tastings. We were quickly sat (the workers moved the chairs were we wanted to sit without hesitation) and were brought crackers and some strawberries, and a glass pitcher of water.
The majority of wines were good, remember I do not drink wine. They offer an large selection of wines, cheeses and odds and ends to choose from. By far this place had the best sangria! Sadly a couple wines that were on the menu were sold out… OOOOooooo well next time then lol

My favorite vineyard. Beautiful views, great atmosphere and even better wine!

This place is awesome! We stumbled upon it taking the long way back to Atlanta, and what a pleasant surprise. The grounds are gorgeous, the wines are delicious, and they are remarkably knowledgable and hospitable. Highly recommend taking a trip here!

I had been dying to check this place out after reading reviews and seeing pictures. Although the day we were able to visit wasn’t particularly nice outside, I can see why so many people enjoy this winery. Can not wait to come back and sip on a glass of wine and enjoy the property’s view!
We came on a Saturday so we expected it to be busy. Timing played in our favor and we were able to snag some stools at the counter. We were well taken care of and never felt rushed even though there was so much going on. The owners were happy to answer questions and educate us on their wines. My husband and I are newer to wine drinking so we thoroughly enjoyed being educated! We enjoyed nearly everything we tasted and walked away with several bottles to take home. Looking forward to visiting again!

I am amazed at the beautiful wineries in our area. This is another gem that I’ll want to visit over and over again. The owners really go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time. The property has a historic trail that you can hike with a picnic and enjoy the property. The wines are all fantastic with different wines that will please whatever your taste. My favorites were the Kings Mountain Rose’ which is 80 percent merlot aged in stainless and 20 percent carden aged in oak. A Patriot Red, a very dry, with a nice oak flavor. Then there is a muscadine that is not your typical sweet, it is a very smooth mellow taste.

People were laughing and lounging, well behaved dogs were running around, the wine was lovely and the crackling fire in the pit cut the chill in the air. The most amazing part was sitting outside on a perfect autumn day, overlooking glorious hills of grape vines. This is my new favorite vineyard for tasting.
There are several vineyards with tasting rooms in Western NC. I chose to visit this one on a Sunday afternoon as online I saw there was a fire to sit by. It was less than ten miles off I26. On arrival, I found the tasting room to be lovely and cozy. Other patrons tasting wine had lounge chairs surrounding a fire pit outside overlooking the vineyard. The vintners circulated with the wine and kept track of where we were in the tasting. There were two whites, two reds, and a port. The Patriot Red was a wonderful red. It was great for sipping and would pair well with a hearty dinner. I enjoyed the education they provided about each wine and the nuances of its production. For $ 10, five tastes and a keepsake glass are provided. If you get sleepy from day drinking, the kuerig on site is a great idea.

If you’re looking for a destination for a relaxing day trip, grab your camera, a pair of walking shoes, a picnic lunch, and your love for good wine, and bring it all to the Overmountain Vineyard in Tryon, a picturesque vineyard with a well-​appointed tasting room and friendly, knowledgeable staff who will go out of their way to make sure you find the wines for which you are searching. You won’t be disappointed.
Set on the top of one of the hills on the property, the tasting room offers a fantastic vantage point to enjoy the rolling hills of the vineyards below, as well as the majestic mountains visible in the distance. Indoor and outdoor space are both designed for a low-​pressure visit, and the rocking chairs on the deck outside add to the relaxed, homey feel of the winery and vineyard.
The Overmountain Vineyard is a family operation, and the family is obviously at home in their work environment, which is seen by their dogs sharing the space with them. On my visit, I was able to make the acquaintance of Jackson, one of the large Great Danes who occupies the winery with his family and greets guests with his trademark enthusiasm.
Although the vineyard is a 20-​minute drive from my home, I found it well-​worth the trip, and would recommend packing a picnic lunch and planning to spend the day. It is worth the time invested, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff will make every effort to ensure that you leave their establishment with the wines that will satisfy your palate.

What a great little winery! This place is gorgeous, relaxing, and has some great wine. There is so much to love with this winery.
My friends and I came here on a Saturday, and this was the second of three wineries we hit. When we came in the front, an employee informed us that we could do the tasting inside or choose a table outside on the patio and she would bring the tasting out there. It was a gorgeous day, so we decided to take our tasting out to the patio. The patio area is gorgeous, with a lovely view of the vineyards and the mountains.
The employee quickly brought out some waters and first of the tastings. This was definitely a service I was not used to at a winery. She brought out the correct wine each time and was very knowledgeable about their wines. All of their wines were delicious, but their Muscadine was my favorite wine there and one of the best muscadine wines I’ve had. Muscadines tend to be overly sweet, but theirs was delightfully balanced and smooth, since they do not add extra sugar. Their rose was delightful and interesting as well (I have never had one made from a merlot), and their blackberry was amazing as well. With most of their wines under $ 20 and the tasting itself was less than $ 10, it was well worth the trip.
I would definitely come back here again. Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Great place to take friends and family from out of town. Tasty wine, beautiful settings, wonderful feel and look to the place.

Warm and friendly owners and staff; beautiful location and surroundings; peaceful… oh, and a great bottle of wine. Highly recommend the Revolutionary or Patriot Red, Epiq, and Ethereal ports.

Wine ⁵⁄₅: Spectacular and fine-​crafted wine for North Carolina. Recommend Chardonnay. They grow some grapes for the Biltmore.
Property/​Views ⁵⁄₅: Quiant rocking chairs overlooking cantastic views to rolling hills. You can hike around part of a national trail that goes through the winery property:
Owners/​Workers ⁵⁄₅: Owner and winemaker is an incredibly knowledgeable man about wine, and has a very friendly dog!
Tour n/​a, but you can wander around the property, and again the trail.
Overall ⁵⁄₅
Drive-​worthy? It is a bit of a drive from Asheville or Charlotte. There are other wineries nearby, so you could make a day trip for wine-​tasting and stop by here. Otherwise, it is a bit of a drive with not much else in the surrounding area. Come for the wine though – for NC it truly is great!

This is one of the better wineries in this general area. We were welcomed by the owner, who took time to explain his business and the process by which he makes his wine.
The wines we tasted were all solid. Two kinds could be called experimental — one was a white port wine, one was a white muscadine wine. Both were solid, well-​made, respectable wines. Especially the muscadine surprised us — for a grape that’s very hard to work with, the wine OMV makes out of it is great.
The scenery is absolutely beautiful, the great dane dog that lives here is very friendly. The staff is friendly and helpful. My husband and I would not come back here and seek it out, but if we are in the area again we’ll be back to see if Overmountain has something new to taste. If you’re in the mountains south of Asheville anyway and like wine, it’s worth coming by here too see what North Carolina can do with home-​grown grapes.

Overmountain Vineyards offers excellent V. vinifera wines with a few local wine selections thrown in for good measure. Chardonnay, Cabernet Savignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Manseng. Petit Manseng is a new grape to the region and Overmountain has made the most of this varietal. Do NOT pass up the opportunity to try this wine! Also make a point to try the muscadine, blueberry, and blackberry wines for a real taste of local flavor.

Beautiful Vineyard, excellent wines. Hosts were very friendly and informative. The man doing our tasting spent a lot of time with us, telling us all about the grapes and the process of wine making, even giving us a brief, impromptu tour of where they make the wine. we hadn’t thought of it, but folks next to us brought their own picnic lunch which they were permitted to take down to the creek with their wine. Very cool.