Tryon Winery Tour: 3 Tastings in Polk County

Three wineries, three tastings, one afternoon in the Tryon Foothills

A 6-hour guided winery tour in Polk County takes you to three family-owned wineries (Mountain Brook, Overmountain, and Parker-Binns) with tastings at each stop, a charcuterie board, and transportation included. You'll learn the history of each winery and sample their distinctive wines, from French-style varietals to estate-grown blends, in settings that range from a 75-acre estate to a laid-back foothills vineyard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three wineries with tastings

• Travel to Mountain Brook Vineyards
• Enjoy tasting and explore vineyard
• Travel to Overmountain Winery
• Sample French-style estate wines
• Travel to Parker-Binns Vineyard
• Relax with wine flight and local scenery

The experience

Six hours covers three wineries without rushing. Transportation picks you up from your location (within 45 miles of Polk County) and handles the drive between stops, so you taste without worrying about the road. Mountain Brook sits across 75 acres of grapevines and forest in the Tryon Foothills, with an outdoor tasting room and a Barrel Room for deeper tastings. Overmountain is a smaller, family-run operation where winemakers Frank Lilly and his daughter Sofia craft French-style wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Petit Manseng) from estate-grown fruit. Parker-Binns, a 40-acre vineyard in Mill Spring, pairs tastings with a relaxed atmosphere and live music on the lawn.

Your ticket includes a wine glass, bottled water, and a charcuterie board to eat across the day. Tastings at each winery are part of the package. The default includes a sample on the bus, though you can upgrade to the all-inclusive option for more pours at each stop. The guide is an experienced local who shares the story behind each winery and its wines. This is a 21+ experience only.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your location.
• tastings at each of the three wineries.
• a charcuterie board.
• a wine glass.
• bottled water.
• an experienced English-speaking guide.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs Sunday at 11:30, from US$ 175 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 11:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Carolina Foothills Tours

Is this one for you?Six hours is long enough to linger at each winery without feeling rushed, but short enough to leave your evening free. If you want a full day of wine education and vineyard time, this fits. If you need to fit other activities into your day, the length may not leave room.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the standard and all-inclusive tasting packages?

The standard package includes a wine sample on the bus and tastings at each of the three wineries. The all-inclusive option gives you more pours at each stop. You can upgrade to all-inclusive when you book.

How far is the drive from my pickup location to the first winery?

Transportation is included from your location up to 45 miles from Polk County, so the distance depends on where you're picked up. The guide will confirm the route and timing when you book.

What kind of wines does Overmountain make?

Overmountain focuses on five French-style vinifera varieties planted on their estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Petit Manseng, all crafted from estate-grown fruit with a hands-on approach.

Does Parker-Binns have food beyond the charcuterie board?

Parker-Binns has ReLish Kitchen on-site where you can order additional food and wine, though these are not included in your ticket and cost extra.

Can I bring a friend who doesn't drink wine?

The tour is designed around wine tastings and is 21+ only. A non-drinker could join for the vineyard visits and charcuterie, but the experience centers on tasting at each stop.