This Wine-Themed Train In North Carolina Will Give You The Ride Of A Lifetime
Sipping fine vino while riding past scenic Smoky Mountain views with a delectable plate of charcuterie right in front of you? When reading that description, most people are saying “sign me up” (including myself). The ‘Uncorked’ rail line and wine experience offered through the Great Smoky Mountains railroad lets passengers take a journey on the finer side of things.
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The Uncorked train ride gives passengers a first-class experience with food, wine, and views. Departing from Bryson City, passengers can choose either the Tuckasegee or Nantahala Gorge Excursion.
On board, passengers enjoy a full-service ride in plush, luxurious first class cars. Partnering with Lees at the Depot, the wines have been carefully selected as well as fine cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh.
While on your journey, a narrator accompanies each wine tasted to provide better insight into what you're sipping, where it comes from, and why it pairs so well with the food you're eating. Those on board also receive insightful knowledge on wines, region and grapes grown, as well as a bit of information on the wine industry in North Carolina. Passengers are also treated to a selection of fine cheeses to accompany their wines. As some fun memorabilia, passengers get to take home a stemless wine glass from the trip.
For the remainder of 2019, the Uncorked excursion is offered on September 7 and September 21. Tickets are $125 per person. This special Great Smoky Mountains Railroad event sells out in advance so getting your ticket ASAP is advised.
This sounds like the PERFECT late fall experience! For more information, see this link on the official website of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Have you done the Uncorked wine train before?
Address: 45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713
For more information on rides offered through Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, read our guide here.
Emory was born and raised in North Carolina. She enjoys writing, photography, filmmaking, travel, wine and cheese. You can find more of her work on emoryrakestraw.com
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