CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - If you are looking for your next great pour, you might be wondering who took home the top honors at this year’s North Carolina Wine, Cider, and Mead Competition. Industry competitions like this do more than hand out medals - they inspire confidence in your purchases. When you buy a certified winner, you know you are getting a high-quality product made with exceptional, award winning ingredients that you are sure to enjoy.
To ensure true local craftsmanship, competing producers are required to use at least 75% North Carolina-grown fruit and honey in their entries. A distinguished panel of judges then evaluates each submission through a rigorous process, scoring the color, aroma, flavor profile, and more.
To explore this year’s winners and find local bottles near you, visit NCwine.org and download the official NC Wine App.
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