I went the last day they are open for the year.. they close Nov to April.. so glad I came .. small…read morefamily run business with lot to offer.. they have sweet semi sweet and dry wines.. the service could not have been better! They had music and food truck.. sat I. My rocker by water and band and enjoyed my tasting.. bought 4 bottles home. Prices range from $18 to $35.. the more expensive ones were aged in bourbon barrels and were reserve type wines.. they had something for everyone! I can't wait to visit again in the spring! Place is set off road.. it's gravel/ dirt drive back to vineyard and just peaceful and quiet.. they have small lake that sets the mood! Beautiful property

Wonderful spot to spend a sunny spring Sunday afternoon! Love the entire vibe of this place.read more

What a fun spot to check out! Kathrine was a 10/10 wine server! She was knowledgable and great…read morespeak to during our wine tasting! The muscadine wines are all delicious and wish we bought more than 3 bottles to take home with us!

Meet Brandon!! He is our Harvest Host at A Secret Garden Winery here in Pikeville, NC! This is an…read moreall natural, no pesticide, winery. Bret and I pulled in and immediately began taking pictures. What a beautiful place. We were able to do a wine tasting and bought three bottles. They specialize in Muscadine wine. We would highly recommend! As a side note, there are three separate 50 amp and water sites available for $20.

I'm headed back to NC on orders, and this place is one of the reasons I am looking forward to…read morereturning. I discovered this gem last time I was stationed here and it was consistently the best place I went to for wine. They always made my daughter and dog feel very welcome whenever I brought them along. And the wine is unlike anything I've tasted. I've toured wineries in Temecula and this is the only place where I'll easily come home with a case of wine. The gift baskets are amazing too. I watched it grow and expand over the course of three years and the quality of service remained amazing. I am happy to see the winery survived COVID-19 where many small businesses went under. Very excited to come back to this place and its employees!

My Mr and his mom wanted to take me to a winery. They mentioned Huffman's and couldn't wait to go…read morebecause of the great reviews on yelp and google. Went on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't packed but they had quite a few customers. We called beforehand on the facility being dog friendly and they are! Bonus!! We were greeted right away. The owner was knowledgeable, down to earth and took the time to explain each wine tasting. For $10.00 you get to choose 10 wine tastings from the dry, semi sweet, and sweet section. We chose mainly drys and 3 from the semi sweets. Our tasting: -Porch Time (Viognier) -Sunny Days (Seyval Blanc) -Southern Exposure (Riesling) -Sauvignon Blanc -Fire Side Red (Blend of Norton, Syrah, Malbec) -Legacy Red (Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot) -Legacy Blend (Cabernet Franc & Merlot) -Carolina Sunshine (Green Apple Riesling) -Summer Nights (Blueberry Pinot Noir Blend) -Miley Creek Red (Best served room temperature for semi sweets- wine using cocoa nibs) My fave was the Legacy Red and the Sunny Days that I had to bring home two bottles. Plus I purchases the Summer Nights for our neighbors as a gift. All at a reasonable price! If you are not a wine drinker and just tagging along, they do serve beer (not on tap). Mainly domestic bottles. They also sell local cheese and crackers. Connected to the winery is a gift shop full of cute decor, T-shirts and gift ideas. I really loved the patio and the screen porched area where you can enjoy your wines. Landscape is gorgeous that you can see the vineyards from where you are sitting. The inside is spacious and has a laid back feel. On weekends they have events with food trucks so check the schedule. 10% on half case of wines 20% for a case They do ship to most states. What a wonderful experience! I highly recommend you check out this place. You will not be disappointed. Hopefully we will back again next year when we visit My Mr's parents again.

This is truly a fun place and a labor of love. We're new to Oriental, so we were just wandering and…read moredecided to check it out a month or so back. We drove up the narrow lane, pulled into the small lot, and out came some wonderfully bounding dogs full of friendliness. Our hosts quickly took them inside (our dog was happy to see them from the car but the barking was a little much from him!), and we went inside for a delightful tasting. This isn't Napa, or Paso Robles - we're from California - but these are delicious wines, and we loved them. There's a great selection of locally made jams, which we stocked up on for friends, but it was the home-iness and kindness that we liked the most. We started as customers, and left - laden with wine that we've enjoyed - as friends!

This is truly a "mom and pop" shop. It is located about a mile out of Oriental (a hamlet) behind…read morean old cemetery. We sampled several: the Norton (light red and extremely dry), mead, Coastal white (semi-dry), blackberry and blueberry. Both the berry wines are young but fruity. One should not compare this to French or Napa wines. All of the Neuse River Winery wines are simple, straight forward. They are drinkable. The coastal white pairs well with cheeses, fish or chicken. The two berry wines can be used as dessert wines. I was pleasantly surprised by how little after taste was detected. In the backroom I saw 5-gal carboys, 15 to 55-ga SS tanks. There are no oak barrels for secondary fermentation. I suppose these fruits are not ideal for malolactic fermentation. The wife has a quilt business and sells local products such as oil paintings, wine glasses, fruit jams and twinklets. Both husband and wife are simple people who are turning their hobbies into income producing activities. They were very hospitable. Don't expect bold wines or complex wines. The small quiet village is picturesque. It is about 28 miles from New Bern and 9 miles to the Cherry Branch Minnesott ferry terminal. Today the village had very few visitors. I plan to return to explore in the summer when more tourists are here. UPDATE: Don't buy any wine. They cannot be stored. Fermentation continued in these bottles leading to CO2 build-up and explosion. One bottle exploded on my dining room rack, spraying blueberry juice all over one wall, the rack, my dining room furniture and the hardwood floor. I have revised my rating to 1 star.

Super cute spot on the dock. Decent selection of wines and draft beer. The bartender was really…read moresweet. 10/10 Place has a sweet vibe.

Ice cream, coffee and treats how can you go wrong I had…read morelemon sorbet and my puppy had vanilla

This bike tour was AWESOME! My husband & I went on a date…read moreon the Hidden Beaufort tour & really enjoyed ourselves. Liz is fun & very informative. Can't wait to go back for another ride!

We had a fantastically delicious tour with Betsy in Beaufort! If you want to know more about this…read morequaint and beautiful town, while sampling foods at the locals' favorite spots--- the culinary walking tour is a must. It was wonderful spending over 3+ hours, walking through a progressive food experience. Appetizers first at Finz (fresh- catch tacos)...then Front Street Grill for lunch...Clawson's for huge desserts....and all with the best tour guide providing us the rich history and folklore of Beaufort. We will definitely come back for a few more of her tours--so much fun, learning and eating all rolled into one!

Bannerman Vineyard is off of the beaten path and still under construction. I took my wife and mom…read moreout there to sample their wines. Even though they did not open until noon, I called a half hour before opening and they welcomed us in at 1045. They only had 3-4 wines for my wife and mom to sample but they loved it. The wines here are based on the muscadine grape so expect sweet. If you want those tannin filled bodies, go to California. If you know anything about North Carolina or southern wines, they are going to be sweet. Here is no exception. My wife and mom loved the Cape Fear Cheer and the Strawberry Wine. Unlike other wines from North Carolina, these lack the weird after taste which is awesome. They are sweet to the tounge, crisp, and go down smooth. Some of the wineries are known for a quirky after taste which none of us enjoy. Finishing with a clean polish, the wines are awesome. I recommend going but they are under construction, have a limited selection but the wines are about $10 a bottle which is reasonable.

Great wine. Very friendly owners. Laid back and relaxed. Great little gem to visit and relax…read more Wines are sweet and very well priced. It was interesting to see the brewing set up. Good stop for anyone who appreciates small vineyards.

In keeping with my string of world's largest, Duplin Winery, in Rose Hill, NC, is the World's…read morebest-selling muscadine winery and the oldest winery in North Carolina. It opened back in 1972 and has been family-owned for three generations. Their wines are typically made from muscadine and scuppernong grapes. I learned that they also carry Mothervine Wine, which comes from clippings of the 400-year-old vine in Roanoke Island. Duplin Winery was allowed to take clippings from this Mother Vine and established a new vineyard. Legend suggests the vine may have been planted by Croatan Native Americans or settlers of the Lost Colony. Scuppernong grapes are a white muscadine variety that is North Carolina's official state fruit. Duplin Winery is also known as the winery of the South. There is a large parking lot. The building's exterior looks rustic. Inside, you will be greeted when you enter the door. Remember to get your basket or cart, as it is difficult to carry items without one. The first room has the wines and food products. They had a section for sampling the dips, salsas, crackers and other items. The other room has the wine tasting and gift shop. Then, beyond that, there is the Bistro. I was delighted to find non-alcoholic wines. They offered Muscadine cider, Scuppernong (white), and Muscadine (red). I left with all three. While I didn't get to try the specific Mothervine wine, I did get to try the Alcohol-Free Scuppernong at the Bistro, which features the same historic state fruit variety that made the Mother Vine famous! The gift shop has items to find those perfect gifts or just something for yourself. From the rustic charm to the friendly greeting at the door, Duplin Winery truly lives up to its reputation as the 'Winery of the South.' It's a great stop for the history, the gifts, and the delicious sweet treats.

Our wine specialist was very knowledgeable and quite comical. We enjoyed ourselves and would go…read moreagain.