There’s nothing quite like indulging in a glass of tasty local wine and gazing out at the ocean waves after a long day of beach adventures. It tastes even better when you try it at the very place the wine was created! If you’d like to add wine tasting to your beach vacation itinerary, here are our top picks for the best Outer Banks winery that we’re sure you’ll love just as much as we do. Also, don’t forget to find even more local wineries, restaurants, and other local activities in our complimentary Vacation Guide!
The Best Outer Banks Wineries
Sanctuary Vineyards
Located in Jarvisburg, NC, Sanctuary Vineyards creates some of the best artisan wines in the area with hand-picked grapes from their very own vineyard. Winemakers chose grapes at the peak of ripeness and ferment them slowly on the skins. After, they store them in oak barrels in which the grapes develop their complexity. The tasting room is the perfect place to sip on a glass of your favorite wine, attend one of the winery’s exciting events.
OBX Winery
Tasting a glass of OBX Winery vintage is just like sipping on a glass of sunshine! Small batch boutique wines are crafted and bottled right at the winery, which also happens to be the only winery physically located on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. With ingredients from all over the world, OBX Winery creates a wide variety of wines rooted in uniqueness and flavor. Stop by to enjoy a free wine tasting or order a bottle of personalized wine for your next event.
Vineyards on the Scuppernong
Nestled in the town of Manteo, the Tasting Room at Vineyards on the Scuppernong celebrates the heritage of the first cultivated wine grape in America. When visiting, you will enjoy free tastings, and a fine selection of wine accessories, specialty foods, as well as local art and jewelry. Plan an afternoon or evening to come and explore this vibrant waterfront community, bring home gifts from your travels, or enjoy a lovely evening at a local restaurant.
Stay With Us at Paramount Destinations
After exploring our area’s incredible wineries and breweries, we invite you to come back and relax in one of our beautiful Outer Banks vacation rentals! We offer dozens of beautiful homes to choose from in several of the best Outer Banks towns and villages. During your stay, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home in a lovely coastal destination.
For truly romantic getaways, reserve Blue Crabb’n in Corolla is available year-round for reservations including short-stays. This home has 5 bedrooms, a hot tub, a private pool (open May-Oct.), bright and airy spaces, and access to The Currituck Club Resort’s amenities.
Explore our wide variety of vacation rentals now or take a look at our Outer Banks vacation packing list to find out how to prepare for your tip. What are you waiting for?
