Our wine list includes a wide variety of wines -
dry reds, dry whites,
and sweet wines - so you're sure
to find a wine that matches your taste. Many of
the wines made at Thistle Meadow Winery are named after landmarks,
communities, or people found in Alleghany County, NC.
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Dry wine 
Lighter and sweeter (about 7-9% alcohol)
Bergamais
Made in the style of the great Beaujolais wines, this perky young wine is
also made from the juice of the Gamay grape. Won a gold medal at Dixie Classic Fair in 2004.
Topia Red
Patterned after the great red wines from the Valpolicella region
of Italy, this medium-bodied dry wine has a fruity bouquet and rich
texture.
Merlot
Soft, full flavor laced with oak to enhance fruitiness. Compare this wine with
your "store bought" harsh Merlots!
Cabernet Merlot
This blend of 70% Cabernet and 30% Merlot comes from grapes grown
in Australia. The Merlot softens the tannins in the Cabernet,
providing a smooth and gentle finish. Lightly oaked, with the
fullness of ripe berries.
Cabernet Shiraz
Another wine made from Australian grapes, this blend of 70% Cabernet
and 30% Shiraz offers a rich, deep red color and a full taste,
nicely rounded with oak.
Nile Red
A spicy Cabernet flavor, wed to a sweet fruit Shiraz, softened by Merlot -
This wine is velvety smooth, just like the section of the New River for which
it was named.
Thistle Red
This wine comes to us from South Africa in the style of a Pinotage Cabernet -
It adds to our already great Cabernet family!
Cabernet Sauvignon
A full-bodied intense red with cherry - currant flavor, this wine
benefits from aging in oak. Wonderfully matched with
Filet Mignon or other fine cut of beef.
Cabernet Franc
Quickly gaining popularity with the "dry red" crowd, this
oaky and fruity plum-colored wine offers mild tannins and a smooth
finish.
Shiraz
A rich, dark and robust red, with flavors of warm berries, fresh pepper, and oak.
Old Vine Zinfandel
This well-rounded, full-bodied yet mellow Zinfandel was made from grapes
grown on a 100-year-old vine in California.
Vieux Chateau du Roi
Watch out! This big red wine offers a great berry and cherry aroma.
Made in the style of Chateauneuf du Pape, this Syrah blend (with a little
Mourvedre) won a silver medal at the Dixie Classic Fair in 2003.
Bourgeron
Patterned after the great Burgundy wines, this wine offers a
soft, light, fruity, easy-drinking taste, emphasizing fresh berry flavors.
Malbec
The grapes for this famous wine hail from Argentina. Enjoy a soft,
rich textured wine with the taste of ripe plums, cherries, currants,
and red berries. The nose offers just a hint of vanilla. Food pairings
are beef and lamb.
Stratford Red
This wine, named for the community near Piney Creek, is our own blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Starts out wonderfully, and ends spectacularly.
Vox
Styled as a classic Italian Amarone - platinum rated.
Elk Knob Red
Consider making an investment of this young Barolo wine. It will
peak in 2009 or 2010. Barolos normally sell in stores for over $35,
so this is a bargain! Do you have the patience it takes for this
wine to mature?
Sangiovese
Hailing from the Tuscany region of Italy (Brunello di Montalcino),
this medium to high acidity wine is full bodied with a firm tannin.
It has the flavor of a tart cherry with a violet nose, and its sheer
strength will grow hair on your chest.
Turkey Knob Red
Luscious, rich and velvety wine made in the Chianti style from
the grapes of sunny Italy, this red gets its name from a colorful
Alleghany hilltop near Piney Creek.
Italian Stud
Specially formulated by your wine master, this strong red is often confused with
liquid Viagra™. Thistle Meadow Winery assums no responsibility for sudden
passionate desires. You simply must read the testimonial letters to get the
full picture of this hearty red. Faint hearts beware! Limited quantity available.
Carmenère
A full-bodied spicy and deeply colored Chilean red wine, with flavors
of black cherry and plum. It offers a hint of anise, and a lightly
toasted vanilla finish.
Bald Head Red
This delicious full-bodied red was named after a local landmark
known as Bald Head Mountain. A robust dry wine with a hint of plums
and earthy notes, it offers a slight oak finish.
Verdicchio
Just a hint of fruit and almonds gives this delicate wine a crisp
clean taste. This wine matches well with all types of poultry and
pasta with cream sauces.
New River White
Soft and refreshing with hints of honeyed fruit. It is a real
"sleeper" in taste. Patterned after the German Piesporter,
this grape was grown in Australia.
Chardonnay
Experienced wine enthusiasts know that Chardonnay tastes vary from
a buttery to an oak flavor, and everything in between. Our Chardonnay
is smack dab in the middle. The grapes for this wine were grown
in California, the birthplace of some of the best Chardonnay in
the world.
Chardonnay / Semillon
This wonderful white blend offers honey and oak flavors coupled
with the buttery texture of Chardonnay. Goes great with poultry,
fish, or seafood.
Ruisseau Blanc
Made from the Chardonnay grape, this lightly oaked white wine provides
a crisp, clean finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
This classic dry wine offers grassy and herbal notes with a green
fruit character. Refreshing and versatile!
Johannisberg Riesling
The grapes that make this well-balanced and fruity dry wine hail
from Germany, offering hints of peach and apricot.
Roaring Gap White
This wine, which was named after the small community on the "roaring" (windy) edge of the mountain overlooking Surry County, is a blend of North Carolina Chardonnay enhanced with a touch of Viognier.
Pinot Grigio
Rapidly becoming our best-selling white wine at Thistle Meadow Winery,
our Pinot Grigio took a gold medal at the 2004 Dixie Classic Fair.
Medium-bodied, lighter colored wine with delicate floral notes. Crisp
and flavorful, it has tropical fruit aromas & hints of green apple,
melon & citrus. The finish is soft and fruity,
yet assertive and dry.
Hooker White
A Pinot Blanc hailing from Monterey County, CA boasts high acidity
and low sugar levels, translating into a dry a crisp wine.
Thistle White
Our version of Viognier, offering a rich and complex aroma of ripe
apricots and orange blossoms, balanced by a soft and creamy mouthfeel.
Gewürztraminer
Rich with the character of tropical fruit, this easy-drinking
white made from grapes grown in Germany goes best with spicy foods.
White Zinfandel
A sweet blush for those just beginning to appreciate wine. One of our
best-selling wines, this slightly fruity pink-hued light
wine is perfect for drinking by itself or with a light meal.
Stratford White
A Spanish blush wine made in the rosé style, Stratford White
is high in alcohol with fruity aromas and flavors suggestive of
raspberries.
Turkey Knob White
This is our version of White Merlot. The skins of the Merlot grape
are in contact with the grape juice for only a short while, giving
a salmon color to the wine. If you like White Zinfandel, you will
immediately fall for this one!
Peden White
This peach-flavored Chardonnay is a hit with the summer sippin'
crowd because it's lighter (only 8% alcohol) and refreshing. The
aroma is so big, you'd almost expect to find peach fuzz on the wine
glass! Served chilled.
Horse Stomp Red
The taste and aroma of raspberries is loud and clear when it's blended
with White Zinfandel. This wine was named for a small community
in Alleghany County. Try this with dark chocolate! Serve chilled.
Twin Oaks Red
When you mix strawberries with White Zinfandel, you get this terrific
sweet wine that was named after a small community just west
of Sparta. Serve chilled.
Lucky Black
This wine is a blackberry flavored Merlot and is one of the sweetest
red wines we offer. Named after our dog "Lucky", it
is best served chilled.
Stone Mountain White
A wonderful melange of mango, guava, pineapple, and banana flavors.
We call this wine a cheap trip to the beach! Serve ice cold.
Whitehead Red
A watermelon-flavored White Merlot, this delightful wine will make you believe you're eating a slice of ripe melon! Very refreshing when
served chilled, this wine was named after a small community located
between Sparta and Laurel Springs.
Stone Mountain Red
Named for the giant granite dome found on the southeast boundary
of Alleghany County, this blend of Chianti and cranberry flavors
is a little less sweet and more tangy than its sister-in-wine
Whitehead Red. Hike on up to more flavor!
Double Black
This wine gets its name from its ingredients - sweet black cherries
and Pinot Noir - and is not to be confused with double black diamond
runs on the ski slopes in nearby Banner Elk. Serve chilled.
Bonny Black
This dark, rich, flavorful blend of black currants and Merlot makes
a wonderfully full-bodied sweet wine. To the Scotch-Irish folks
who first settled in this part of North Carolina, the word "bonny"
means good... and boy is it ever! Serve chilled.
Thistle Pink
You would never expect that a sweet blush wine like this could be made
from pink grapefruit. One taste will win you over; a real thirst quencher!
Serve chilled.
Gap Civil White
A sweet Riesling wine that's been flavored with tart, crisp green
apples - a unique blend that you simply must try! Gap Civil White
gets its name from the old name of the county seat. Serve chilled.
Bluebird Song
You'll be floating on a breeze when you try this blend of blueberry flavor and Shiraz.
Coming Soon
Wild Berry flavored Merlot (the wine's official
name to be determined)
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