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Thistle Meadow Winery

Thistle Meadow Winery

Thistle Meadow Winery
102 Thistle Meadow
Laurel Springs, North Carolina
USA 28644
Phone: (800) 233-1505
http://www.thistlemeadowwinery.com

Contact: Tom Burgiss
Email: [email protected]

Created by entrepreneur Tom Burgiss, a retired pharmacist, Thistle Meadow Winery is in its 14th year of operation. Still a small, family run business, the winery produces more than 2000 cases of wine each year.

We do not ship our wines. Our aim is to have our guests come by for a visit, a tasting, and wonderful, relaxing experience here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Just recently, we were ranked third among North Carolina wineries by the South Eastern Winery Review and scored a perfect "10" in friendliness. We invite you to come to our winery, enjoy our fine wines and experience firsthand just how friendly we are. Our motto is, "Try before you buy!"

Located in one of the luscious valleys of Laurel Springs in Alleghany County, Thistle Meadow Winery has some 60 varieties of wines available year around. Wines are made in small batches which allows for blending the complex flavors of the many grapes used from all over the world. Of course the winery welcomes visitors anytime during the year, but our favorite seasons are late spring, summer, and fall. However, there are many blistery days during the winter months when there is nothing better to do than come visit us and taste our wines. We encourage folks to come and taste the difference.

In our gift shop, we pride ourselves on unusual wine-related items, not found in most winery gift shops. The gift shop is connected to the winery and is full of books, wine-related nick-nacks, and some surprises for those who enjoy wine and its many facets. In addition to the delicious variety of wines offered, we can even host your wedding or other private party at the Burgiss Barn, located next door to the winery.

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