Wine Tasting at Souther Williams Vineyard

In this special onsite episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast, hosts Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid join regular cohosts Steve and Karen Wilson (The Lion & The Rose B&B) at Souther Williams Vineyard in Fletcher, North Carolina — just a short, scenic drive from Asheville.During a live wine tasting with owner Ken Parker, the conversation explores the growth of the North Carolina wine industry, the impact of climate on viticulture, and what makes mountain-grown wines so distinctive. Set on 35 acres — with 8 acres currently under vine and 6,000 grape plants supported by more than 200,000 feet of trellis wire — Souther Williams specializes in cooler-climate varietals from Austria, Eastern Europe, Germany, and Russia.White varietals include Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Vidal Blanc, while reds feature Cynthiana (Norton), Blaufränkisch (Lemberger), Regent, Saperavi, and Cabernet Franc. At full production, this boutique winery produces approximately 1,500–2,000 cases annually.Beyond tastings, Souther Williams Vineyard hosts live music, Hike & Sip tours, luxury picnics, corporate events, bachelorette parties, and more — making it one of the premier winery experiences near Asheville and Hendersonville.MORE TO EXPLORE:* Learn more about Souther Williams Vineyard: https://southerwilliams.com/ * Celebrate Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend in Hendersonville, April 30–May 3, 2026: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/cider-wine-dine-weekend * Stay nearby at The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville’s Montford Historic District: https://www.lion-rose.com/ LISTEN:* Check out the NEW Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Digital Podcast Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/ADVENTURES-IN-ASHEVILLE/ * New episodes air every 1st Tuesday – Listen: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ * This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" and "Vacation Station" podcast channels! Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.