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Created by entrepreneur Tom Burgiss, a retired pharmacist, Thistle Meadow Winery is in its 6th year of operation. Still a small, family run business, the winery produces more than 1500 cases of wine each year. The wine is only available from the tasting room (some local restaurants and stores carry some of the varieties) since we have chosen not to ship our product. Our aim is to have our guests come by for a visit, a tasting, and wonderful, relaxing experience here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Just recently we were ranked third among North Carolina wineries by the South Eastern Winery Review and scored a perfect "10" in friendliness. We invite you to come to our winery, enjoy our fine wines and experience firsthand just how friendly we are. Located in one of the luscious valleys of Laurel Springs in Alleghany County, Thistle Meadow Winery has some fifty varieties of wines available year around. Wines are made in small batches which allows for blending the complex flavors of the many grapes used from all over the world. Of course the winery welcomes visitors anytime during the year, but our favorite seasons are late spring, summer, and fall. However, there are many blistery days during the winter months when there is nothing better to do than come visit us and taste our wines. We encourage folks to come and taste the difference. We have a gift shop connected to the winery which is full of books, wine-related nick-nacks, and some surprises for those who enjoy wine and its many facets. In addition to the delicious variety of wines offered, we sell clay tiles made in Portugal for those who wish to construct a useful yet artful wine rack for all of those wonderful wines you will likely take home with you. There is more to discover on the following pages:Meet the vintners (the folks who make the wine) Location of the winery (where we are and how to get here) About our wines (the origins of our grapes) Some of the custom winemaking services offered (supplies, labels, etc.) About Us | Visit The Winery | Events | Winemaking Getaway | Contact UsWine List | Distributors and Retailers | Links | FAQ's | Directions