If you are looking for a relaxing way to spend an afternoon (or evening) in the mountains near Asheville, NC and want an incredible view, boy, do we have a recommendation for you. My mom went to school with the owner of Point Lookout Vineyards, and we decided to pay her a visit, and we were so glad we did. Read on to find out about our experience and to decide for yourself if you want to stop by the next time you are in the area.

General Information

The sign leading you into the vineyards from the main road.

The vineyard is located at 408 Appleola Rd, Hendersonville NC 28792. About 45 minutes away from Asheville and located on the top of the southeast slope of Point Lookout Mountain.
(828) 808-8923
Opened in the public in 2018 and owned by Sabrina and Mike.
They are open Sunday through Wednesday from noon till 6pm, and Thursday through Saturday from noon until 9pm.
You can bring your family, your children, and your dogs.
There is food available to order on site. Menu posted later on.
They offer free Wi-Fi.
There is often entertainment on the weekends so check their website for details.
They are also a common space utilized for weddings. You can request information and see photos and videos on their website.
They also offer packages like “Sunset Kisses” a $45 evening for two including a bottle of wine, a charcuterie board, and beautiful sunset views. Find more information as well as dates and times on their website.
You can sign up for their newsletter to be up to date on all of their upcoming events and promotions.

Point lookout vineyard website

The Space

The vineyard is located about 10 miles away from downtown Hendersonville and I-26. You pull up to a huge wooden sign (photo shown above) and just past the sign are greeted by the glorious vines that create the experience you are about to partake in.

As you follow the road up the mountain, the next thing you see is the giant cross on the top of a hill (this is actually in their parking lot).

Next to the cross you can see the venue. There are signs directing you to continue moving forward and around the hill to get to the parking lot. You pass by some overflow parking along your way.

As you come up the hill you get your first true glimpse of the venue. It’s sturdy wooden bones frame huge glass windows to allow guests to take in the thirty-mile views.

Once you park, you will want to wander around the parking area. There is the cross which is on the edge of the property that also overlooks the vines (more photos of this later). There is also a fire pit area.

Once you have gotten over the initial beauty (you have not seen anything yet) you are ready to enter the venue.

There are a few places you can sit to enjoy your wine while you visit. The first is inside the main area. There are large family style tables and there is a commanding fire place in the center of the room.

Something we noticed (because it was a super hot day) was that there were no fans and no AC. Not sure what the situation would be if you were to rent the venue for a wedding or something or if there is heat available in the winter.

The second place is where we chose to sit, and that is just outside this area in the patio. They have giant sliding glass doors that make the inside and outside one large, connected space so you could come and go, and everyone could enjoy the fresh mountain breeze and the incredible views. This came in handy because as we were enjoying our wine it started to rain, and we had to dash inside to avoid getting soaked.

The third place is off to the side of the main building. There are separate tables and chairs you can utilize and enjoy a slightly different view off to the left.

There are also chairs set up along the side of the main building for you to enjoy if you choose to sit here.

There are a few other charming details about the venue that are worth sharing. My dad really enjoyed the little free library and even picked up a book to read.

The Views

Pretty much anywhere you stop to look you will be entranced by what you see. From the rolling clouds, to the vines, to the peaks and valleys of the mountain ranges, the only thing better than taking in the sites is doing it with a glass of wine in your hand.

The Wine & Food

Obviously the views are a huge draw to the venue, but the main reason we came, was to try the wine.

As you got into the queue, they had some seasonal offerings that you could choose from. They also provided paper menus that you could review and write on if you decided to try the tasting menu.

We decided to go with the tasting. It included 5 wines and 1 mead. For $2 more you could get a keepsake wine glass, so we went with that option. We reviewed our paper menus and made our selections before taking it back up to the register to pay. We also reviewed the food menu and made a selection from that as well.

Once we paid, we waited for our tray of our wine to take back to our table. We were instructed to wait for our food at our table. We would get a text when it was ready and it would appear at a table beside the main entrance.

We were excited to get back to the table with our wines! They also gave us little crackers as pallet cleansers in between each wine.

We utilized our original menus as they had been poured in order so we would know what we were tasting. We brought our own water but there was some available for purchase.

The first one we tried was the sparkling wine, Sunrise. We all felt like it tasted like a champagne. The menu describes it as: (Semi Sweet) By the Glass $10.00, By the Bottle $ 26.95. Our sparkling Riesling is crafted from grapes kissed by the morning sun. Each sip captures the crispness of a mountain sunrise, infusing the palate with fresh and vibrant citrus notes, creating a delightful symphony of flavor and elegance.

The second one we tried was their other sparkling option, Sunset. It also tasted like a champagne but had much more flavor. The menu describes it as: (Dry) By the Glass $10.00, By the Bottle $ 26.95. Sunset Rose boasts classic dry Bordeaux rose flavors accented by hints of strawberry and cherry with clean, dry finish. Inspired by the breathtaking sunsets gracing our vineyard and crafted to bring that beauty to your glass.

Next, we tasted the Bridal Veil. We felt like it was very smooth and sweet. You could definitely taste the peach, and it was delightful and refreshing. The menu describes it as: (Semi Sweet) By the Glass $9.00, By the Bottle $24.95. The flavors of this fresh wine will cascade over your palate. Summer joy in a bottle. Semi Sweet, light and refreshing with hints of White Peach.

The fourth wine we tried was the Sugar Loaf. It was similar to the Bridal Veil but sweeter. The menu describes it as: (Sweet) By the Glass $9.00, By the Bottle $22.95. Ripe apples, citrus notes, and a hint of honey. The depth of the fruit flavors and the pleasant sweetness combines with a luscious body to make this special wine.

The last wine we tried was Sabrina. It is named after the owner. It was also really good (almost as good as bridal veil) and was a rose. The menu describes it as: (Semi Sweet) By the Glass $9.00, By the Bottle $ 22.95. Our Rose displays the unique characteristics of Lemberger blended with Cabernet Franc, Sabrina bursts forth with beery aromas, with a mild peppery lift, a hint of summery sweetness and a smooth bright finish.

The Meade we decided to try was Carolina Belle. It was strong and smooth but also medicinal. The menu describes it as: (Peach, Ginger Mead) By the Glass $9.00, By the Bottle $23.95. Refreshing Peach, Pear and Apple nuances with an intriguing warm Ginger finish.

Matt also ordered a Peach wine slushy. He really enjoyed it. I felt like it was watery and weak and it was my least favorite. I ended up ordering a whole glass of Bridal Veil.

After about 25 minutes the text message finally came through and our charcuterie board was ready to enjoy! I felt like it was a long time to wait for what it was but that was my only complaint.

We got the Combo Cheese Tray which consisted of: 5 Varieties of cheeses, salami, olives, Cheese spread, artichoke spinach dip, hummus, dried fruit & crackers for $20.00. The hummus was just a plain hummus and no one really ate it. The cheese spread and artichoke spinach dip were both delicious! The cheese with the green in it was definitely the best cheese and I totally hogged the olives and dried fruit.

The Vines

Sabrina and her husband stopped by to say hello to us and they shared a little bit about the vineyard. They have around 30 acres. The vines are picked and then the grapes are sent to Winston Salem to be processed and bottled into what we know and love as their collection of award-winning wines. They could not stay for long, so we did not get a tour, but after the rain we took it upon ourselves to pop down into the vines and have a quick look around.

In Conclusion

We really enjoyed our afternoon adventure at Point Lookout Vineyards. We arrived right at opening (noon) and it was not very busy, however it started really picking up as we were leaving, and Sabrina shared that their concerts are a big deal and can be quite an event. Overall, for the cheese plate and wine tasting with tax we spent $42.96 which is pretty typical for what it was and again a reasonable price for an afternoon at a vineyard-especially one with views as breathtaking as Point Lookout. I hope you have time to visit next time you are in the area! Cheers!

Point Lookout Vineyards-Hendersonville, NC