08/17/2026
With so many vineyards/wineries in WNC, why would you go to recently opened, family-run Corkscrew Willow Vineyard ? Because of their deceptively unassuming refuge tucked away at 494 Big Willow Rd, Hendersonville, a winding country road between Hendersonville and Etowah, youâll get a relaxed/chill vibe, seating for about 40+ inside and a few more outside, free range chickens and ducks (no dogs outside), scheduled live music & food truck, and good wine. The Maiz y Amor truck served up excellent food - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61585130727267
A pond, and their property line defined by tree-lined South Fork Big Willow Creek are visible outside their building. Not-so-visible are acres of vines on their land across the street.
What you wonât get are mountain top long-range views, a big parking lot, crowds, play areas for kids (itâs adults only), and as far as I could tell, attitude.
I say âdeceptively unassumingâ because you might give them a try without high expectations. Our experience was one of liking every wine in our flights (unusual) and that relaxed hanging out at someoneâs home vibe.
Theyâre pouring California wines until their vines develop. Good self-produced wines are expected from their to-date 2,000 vines - some in the ground since 2018. Except for Cabernet Franc, theyâre all hybrid vines best adapted to this location. They'll continue to serve the California wines as well as their own. They also serve beer from local breweries and cider from Bold Rock.
