Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 1/3/17

North Carolina’s Ag Commissioner, Steve Troxler announces that North Carolina has been awarded a 5th American Viticultural Area, the Appalachian High Country. Being designated as a AVA, grape growers and wineries in the region can begin adding that distinction to their labels.  The designation also helps winemakers more accurately ...

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