I did a wine bus tour for my Bachelorette in Asheville and this was our final stop. It was a fantastic last stop. We were a group of 10. I loved the atmosphere. There was live music and a lot of shaded patio seating as well as lawn seating. We were able to wander through the vineyards if we wanted. They had plenty of single stall gender neutral restrooms too. We got a large table in the patio and got two white wines and a rose. Our table really liked the rose. We had a lovely time at this vineyard. I thought it was such a lovely touch that they gave me chocolate truffles too! Our wine bus coordinator took care of ordering, but the staff seemed really kind. read more

Souther Williams Vineyard - Rose and truffles - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fletcher, North Carolina

As a surprise for my hubby, I scheduled the Hike and Sip with the owner Ken. Despite what their website says it is at noon on Sundays. We learned a lot about this bicentennial farm (in the same family for over 200 years). Ken is 7th generation and shared memories of earlier generations. We also learned about grape varieties and their growing conditions and what a year at the vineyard looks like. Beautifully maintained and buildings are new and in great shape. Recovered from Hurricane Helen (9/24). We finished in time to hear live music and enjoy a few more glasses of wine with our new friends from the tour. Pavilion provides beautiful views, comfortable seating, ceiling fans and walls of curtains that keep out rain and cold. Dog friendly, but guests must be 21 and older. Children are not welcomed. It is a working farm and children pose too large of a liability. read more

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Came here on a weekday afternoon with a group of 12, and they were EMPTY. Like, we were the only people here. Lovely open indoor seating with windows GALORE to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside. It was freezing during our visit, but they also had really nice outdoor seating as well - it would've been perfect with better weather. They offer a nice self-directed wine-tasting with 4 different types of wine. Perfect for those who like a bit less interaction. Grabbed a bottle of their Traminette - light and refreshing. So good we ended up buying a second bottle to bring back to our hotel. Would've bought more if we were checking our luggage. Wish they shipped to our state. Service was a bit of a miss. Staff weren't very friendly and even seemed cold to some of our party. Overall, good wine and gorgeous setting. read more

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Such a stunning place with many things to try. The pours are generous and it's located in an area that is hidden. Beautiful! read more

Souther Williams Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fletcher, North Carolina

Great winery right near the Asheville airport. Don't miss a stop here on your way in or out of town. Super chill place and great wines! Family owned with a nice story and airbnb homes onsite. read more

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Be advised: Kids are not allowed on the *property*, not just at the bar. We've been here a few times and the wines are great. The staff are hit or miss--we've had exceptional service and we've had kind of *weird* service. Quick remarks, pretty intense awkward staring, things of the sort. The location is gorgeous once you get down that super steep hill of an entrance though, and every time we've been they've had live music which is always fun. Going to keep showing up and trying more out. Too pretty not to lol read more

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The Trainette white wine is exquisite. Nice open tasting room to take in the scenery. Service was great and friendly. Easy 30 minute drive from Asheville, well worth the drive. Will definitely return. read more

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While this might be the newest vineyard in the area, they are certainly delivering on an all-around experience! Tasty food truck, great wine flights, live music, a chance to walk through the vineyard, and meeting the owner. We couldn't ask for more and can't wait to return! read more

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We did both the Wine Safari and the Two Sins tasting and Ken and (mostly?) Angela did a phenomenal job setting them up. Purchased a couple plus one bottles of the Twin Sins as they are a very limited "bourbon barrel aged" production. These folks, all the help and the place is simply superb! Thanks so much... read more

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This place is absolutely gorgeous! Love the open air concept of the tasting room. Plenty of seating to view the gorgeous mountains and grape vines. Staff was friendly. Bathrooms clean. All the wines on their flight menu are dry, I'm not the biggest fan of dry but they were still good. And they have guest wifi, and thankfully because signal can be a bit spotty out there. Would highly recommend checking them out. read more

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Another impressive vineyard in the area, SWV features an open-air tasting room (but don't worry, they have cool vinyl walls that they lower in colder weather), producing a cool, relaxed vibe. They specialize in eastern and Central European grapes (lemberger, regent, Gruber) which they pair with cab franc and Cynthiana. They offer a white flight and a red flight. I chose the red, and I really enjoyed everything. Not on the flight was the More Shenanigans, a blend of lemberger, cynthiana, regent, and cab franc. It's a tart, juicy, lighter bodied red that shouldn't be ignored. Prices are fair, and the service was great. Souther is a real must try in the area! read more

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The rollercoaster-like drive from the road onto the main driveway was just the beginning of the fun of Souther Williams. Located in a lovely little nook of gorgeousness right off the road, it is one of the nicest, laid-back, and loveliest little spots we visited during our stay in the area. The tasting patio is ample and provides tons of shade for all the gorgeous humans and dogs who love hanging out with wine people. There was a food truck out back featuring lobster bowls and other foods that fit all array of dietary categories. Well played, food truck people. The food paired well with all the wine being poured. Fanciest flights I've seen in a while. We were invited to go check out the bathrooms, which each featured a different theme. My favorite was the large one with the handles near the toilet. Sometimes it helps to have that extra boost. The bathroom soaps were very lovely. I remember smelling my hands for quite a while after. So nice! Tons of really great spots to snap pics, sip wine, or gander at the surroundings. The wine was good too. read more

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Had such a fun day at Souther Williams! My group did the hike and sip tour, which the owners were nice enough to host for us on a Monday. The tour was very informative and it was so nice getting to see the property and learn about the grape varietals. Angela was so kind to our group and provided us with a ton of pictures to celebrate the day. The wines were great and we enjoyed a full glass and some charcuterie when we got back from our tour. The grounds were gorgeous and had so many scenic spots to relax! read more

We visited the Vineyard on Friday July 21, early afternoon. We were greeted by Claire, tasting server, who was knowledgeable and provided exceptional service. I chose the red flight. All 4 wines were wonderful. The vineyard was beautiful, with comfortable seating options. The owners put a lot of effort into the details of the facility making our visit very enjoyable. We will be back! read more

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This was our second trip to Souther Williams and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed the owners tasting experience which is a 5 wine tasting paired with tapas. What a treat! The owners Ken and Angela treated us like royalty! The wines were so delicious, the food pairings were 5 star gourmet and the views from their house overlooking the vineyards were breathtaking! If you ever get the chance to experience this-do it! The tasting room alone is reason enough to visit. This vineyard is not to be missed when visiting the NC! read more

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We stopped at Souther Williams after picking up an advertisement at the Asheville Airport. We were a little skeptical when our GPS stated that we had reached our destination given the steep hill at the entrance. Please do not let that deter you because I am very happy that we ventured down that hill! We sat in the tasting room with several other groups enjoying the beautiful weather in different seating arrangements. There were chairs beneath the cover of the open-air tasting room and Adirondack chairs, small benches, and other tables located outside and overlooking the vineyards. There were threats of sprinkles so the staff zipped up the vinyl walls of the tasting room and we moved further inside, which did not deter our good time. During our stay, there was also a live musician playing which was a nice touch. As lovers of white wine, we decided to try the White Flight. We very much enjoyed the Spontaneous and Gruner. While sitting in the Tasting Room, we met Angela, one of the proprietors, who was incredibly kind and made the Tasting Room feel like home. Angela pushed us to try a different vintage of one of the wines, which was completely different from the one that we tasted in the flight, and explained to us how to tell the difference between the two vintages by taste and by eye. We also got a charcuterie board, which was good. As a lover of olives on a cheese board, my only feedback would be that the saltiness and brininess of an olive would be welcome alongside cheese, meat, dried fruit, and crackers rather than a chocolate-covered almond dipped to look like an olive. Overall, I loved, loved, loved Souther Williams. The wine was excellent. The hospitality was excellent. The ambiance was excellent. Souther Williams is a wonderful place to spend a day and I cannot wait to recommend it to others visiting the area. read more

Beautiful winery/vineyard in the Carolinas! We stopped here on a visit to Asheville and it was such a fun venue. The location is picturesque, and the vineyards are so easy to walk through. The music and yard games they had were a nice touch, as were the pairs of chairs spread all around. The ladies who helped us were very nice and quick to wait on us. Great option if you're visiting the wineries in the area! read more

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Disappointed.. no real tasting, glass of wine very expensive and bottles of wine also way too expensive for what it is. We still ordered a glass of red wine, forgot which one, and it was just ok. The live music was bizarre. They guy just kept talking and interjecting into peoples conversations. When he stopped playing it was so quiet because he sort of "ruled the atmosphere".. I think he was hamming it up with the owners too. It was uncomfortable and I wanted to leave but it was a setting where if we left right away it was noticeable, I really believe this guy would have said "you just got here, where are you going?" Like I said, bizarre.. I will say some there were really enjoying the entertainment so maybe it just wasn't for me. It felt like we went to a family picnic accidentally that we were invited too.. weird read more

We had the pleasure of visiting Souther Williams' opening weekend. Hendersonville's new gem and best winery has officially arrived! I truly have to give them a 5 out of 5 in every category: Wines - all well-balanced, the tasting notes were spot on, many varietals to choose from, flights were excellent Service - tasting room staff was knowledgeable and attentive Tasting Room - beautiful, comfortable, open air Vibe - Fun, dog-friendly, adult-friendly, relaxing, plenty of room Suggestion: You should go!!!! read more

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This was our second visit to SWV and won't be our last. The wines are delicious, the atmosphere perfect for day drinking and the service top notch. Highly recommend. read more

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What a pleasant surprise this place is! My partner and I were wanting to go to a winery in the Hendersonville area today (we live in Fletcher), and we stumbled upon Souther Williams during our search. It was only 8 minutes from our home, so we decided to try it out. It turned out to be a gorgeous spot nestled in the mountains, with a more-than-pleasant staff who answered all of our questions and made us feel right at home! If you're a fan of white wines, particularly Rieslings, you have to try the "Spontaneous"! And the best part: Dogs are allowed! Our two poodles were given water, treats, and plenty of pets while we were there! We will definitely be back many times I'm sure! Side note: kids are not allowed at this vineyard, but honestly if you don't have any kids, I'm sure you will appreciate this rule! read more

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This place is gorgeous! Huge covered area and plenty of seating for small and large groups in the covered and uncovered areas as well. The scenery is beautiful, and the wine was great. The staff at the winery was amazing. Helpful, fun, friendly. You could tell they enjoyed working there. You can bring your leashed dogs, which is a huge plus in my book. No one under 21, so no children allowed. We will definitely go back. This place ticks all the boxes! read more

Very good tasting wines - reds and whites. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff is super friendly. We look forward to our next visit!

Angela was amazing. Super sweet and accommodating Very knowledgeable. She made the hike and sip that much more enjoyable. Vineyard was stunning. Would 100% come back! read more

Souther Williams Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fletcher, North Carolina

Some of the best wine and most beautiful settings I've been to. And we just recently spent a month in California wine country! The most amazing spot. Can't wait to go back! read more

We had a delightful Sunday exploring the vineyard and enjoying the wine and charcuterie and music. Definitely recommend. The wine is interesting and the host is congenial. read more

Looked super cute and gorgeous to sit and sip wine, but they do not allow kids. So since our kiddos couldn't run around in the grass, away from the tasting room, we were not able to stay to taste. Maybe next time. read more

Not all wines are there wines. The one we chose was from Round Peak winery in Mount Airy. Could gone there and got the same for half the price. read more

I would not recommend. The ambiance is no where near what a vineyard/winery should be. We checked out Stone Ashe before this one and would recommend 1000xs over this one. Staff was rude and it just felt off. Do yourself a favor and go to Stone Ashe instead! read more

Setting aside the beautiful legacy property on which the winery resides, and spacious open-air tasting venue that is inviting and comfortable, the wines are the undeniable stars of this show. Owner, Ken Parker has managed to produce both red (Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc) and white varietals (Vidal Blanc, Traminette, Gruner Veltliner) of such high quality that neither my wife nor myself would ever expect to find so far south of the Finger Lakes region of western, upstate NY. Who Knew??? Can't wait until our next visit to Souther Williams. read more

So glad I was there for the grand opening of the tasting room. Excited that Souther Williams is the 7th winery of the crest of the Blue Ridge, Henderson County and that they are growing unique varietals such as Blaufrankisch, Saperavi and Regent and not to leave out Gruner Veltliner. The vibes of Souther Williams was contagious, the beauty of the vineyard was spectacular and the tasting room staff so friendly, knowledgeable and just a lot of fun to be around. For a great afternoon in the mountains sitting back and chillin with awesome wine, it can't be topped. You need to stop bye and experience this amazing place! read more

Souther Williams Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fletcher, North Carolina