About
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in a revived 1940s-era schoolhouse, Watauga Lake Winery produces award-winning white, red, fruit, and dessert wines including signature blends like School House White and School House Red. They offer wine tastings, food pairings such as brick oven pizzas and charcuterie boards, live music on Saturdays, and venue rentals. Currently closed until further notice, with wines available at sister property Villa Nove Vineyards nearby.
Award-winning white, red, fruit, and dessert wines
Brick oven pizzas and charcuterie boards
Wine cocktails on tap
Live music every Saturday
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What They Make
School House White
Estate white blend of Chardonel, Traminette, Seyval Blanc, Golden Muscat. Aromatic, clean, crisp like Pinot Grigio. Pair with fish and seafood.
Traminette
Aromatic with grapefruit, melon, honeysuckle notes from Villa Nove Vineyard. Balanced for spicy Thai.
School House Red
Estate blend of Chancellor, Cabernet Franc, Norton. Dark berry, currant, cedar. Full-bodied for steaks.
Big Dry Run Red
Blend from sister property Villa Nove Vineyards. Everyday red for BBQ or burgers.
Awards
Gold Medal, Tennessee Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, Southeastern Wine Awards 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
LIVE Music
Every Saturday 5-8pm
Local performers from rhythm and blues to pop funk. Check Facebook for updates.
Latest News
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Wines available at sister property Villa Nove Vineyards, 2.5 miles away.