North Carolina wine tourism. In 2007, North Carolina contained 55 wineries and 350 vineyards. By 2011, this had grown to more than 100 wineries and more than 400 vineyards. North Carolina wine North Carolina wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Wine has been produced in the area since the early days of European colonization in the 17th century. Wine growers in North Carolina were the first to cultivate a Native American grape variety, the Scuppernong, which produces a sweet wine, examples of which are still being made in the state. Most wine produced in
South River (North Carolina) Dunn. East of Fayetteville, the South River turns SSE and joins the larger Black River near Ivanhoe, North Carolina approximately 30 mi (48 km) northwest of Wilmington. The South River is home to a wide variety of fish species, including Largemouth Bass, various species of sunfish, longnose gar, and catfish. To navigate through the river, a kayak or a small jon boat is recommended. South River (North Carolina) "For other places named "South River", see South River (disambiguation). The South River is a tributary of the Black River, approximately 84 mi (121 km) long, in southeastern North Carolina in the