What you’ll do:

You climb into a private van with your crew for a Charlotte wine tour through North Carolina’s mountain vineyards, no planning or driving required.

• Private Pickup - A female driver-guide picks you up at your hotel or Airbnb, so you skip coordinating your own ride.

• Vineyard Hopping - You visit three NC mountain vineyards in a single day, each with its own setting and pours.

• Guided Wine Tasting - At every stop, you taste wine paired with charcuterie while your guide walks you through how to match food and wine.

• Scenic Mountain Views - You take in Blue Ridge views between stops as the van winds through wine country.

• Soundtrack and Snapshots - You connect your phone to play your own playlist and use the provided Polaroid camera to capture the day.

By the time you’re back, you’ve tasted your way through three vineyards, filled a stack of Polaroids, and spent the day sipping instead of driving.

Why we love it for your wine day out:

• Female Guide and Driver - The same woman leads and drives the entire tour, so the day runs on her local knowledge from start to finish.

• Custom Playlist - You connect your own phone and set the soundtrack for the ride.

• Polaroid Camera Included - A provided camera and film mean you walk away with real photos, not just phone pics.

• Water and Snacks Provided - Already covered, so you’re not packing a cooler on top of everything else.

• Three Vineyards, One Day - More variety than a single winery visit, with a different pour and view at every stop.

About this experience partner:

NC Wine Gals is a women-led wine touring company based in North Carolina, built around guided trips through the state’s mountain vineyards. Guests get more than transportation: every tour includes context on NC wine history and hands-on coaching in pairing food with wine. The company is known for keeping a female driver-guide behind the wheel on every tour, from pickup to the final stop.

Additional information:

• Must be 21 or older to drink, no exceptions.

• No drinking inside the van while it’s moving; this follows NC law.

• If anyone under 21 is caught drinking, the tour ends immediately, and the group is charged a $100 termination fee.

• A code of conduct applies: reckless behavior ends the tour early for the whole group.

• Guests can bring their own food and a cooler; water and light snacks are already provided.

• Hats are recommended in summer months for time outdoors at the vineyards.