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    Wine + Cheese

    September 3, 2026

    Sanctuary Vineyards takes N.C. Wine top honors

    This year’s North Carolina Wine Competition judged more than 300 wines


    December 18, 2025

    Charlotte wine experts pick their holiday favorites

    Five area purveyors give you their red, white, and sparkling selections


    November 17, 2025

    Tryon Foothills becomes North Carolina’s newest AVA

    The new designated wine region is the state’s seventh


    November 6, 2025

    Prosecco bar Bev opening soon in Plaza Midwood

    The owner of Moxie Mercantile will open a Proseccheria out of an airstream next to the store 


    October 17, 2025

    Napa on Providence goes back to its roots

    The longtime Myers Park spot is refocusing on small plates paired with wine


    April 28, 2025

    Daily wine specials in Charlotte

    Here’s where to find deals in a day-by-day guide


    December 2, 2024

    2024 Unpretentious Gift Guide: For the Wine Lover

    Ideas for your wine-loving friends and family when you want to get more than just a bottle


    November 12, 2024

    Cheese Wisdom: A pimento cheese with a slight kick

    Southern classic made from an award-winning cheese


    November 6, 2024

    20-Buck Bottle: A crowd-pleasing red in a large bottle

    A semi-bold red from Italy’s central coast


    October 29, 2024

    Assorted Table Wine & Shop

    Wine nerds will feel right at home at this wine shop and bar


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