The High Country's first hop-on hop-off wine shuttle. Seven mountain wineries, two scenic loops, professional drivers — you taste, we drive. Park once, sip everywhere.
Seven mountain wineries along the trail — each with its own character, wines, and story. The shuttle connects them all so you don't have to drive.
Award-winning wines at 3,600 ft elevation. The heart of High Country winemaking with stunning mountain backdrop.
Charming mountain winery with creative fruit wines and traditional varietals. A Blue Ridge Parkway favorite with stunning views.
Family-owned winery near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Warm hospitality and handcrafted wines in a rustic mountain setting.
The wine trail is the attraction. The shuttle is how you experience it — safely, comfortably, and without missing a single tasting.
Park once at Grandfather Vineyard and hop the shuttle between wineries all day. Two scenic loops, seven stops — ride one or ride both.
NC For-Hire plates, $1.5M commercial liability, and NC Commerce Tax compliant. Not a rideshare — a real, regulated transportation service.
Rideshare doesn't exist in the mountains. Our shuttle runs on a schedule you can count on — rain or shine, every Thu–Sat.
Winding two-lane mountain roads and no cell service are no place for distracted or impaired driving. Our professional drivers know every turn.
No more designated driver debates. Everyone in your group can enjoy every winery — couples, friend groups, girls' weekends, bachelor parties.
Solo rider? Couple? Cabin full of friends? The shuttle works for 1–14 guests. Need more? We'll add a vehicle. See pricing →
Two scenic loops, both starting and ending at Grandfather Vineyard — your home base for parking, first tasting, and crossing over between routes.
Comfortable vehicles matched to your group size. Professional drivers who know every mountain road. Free parking at Grandfather. This is the easiest way to taste the trail.
Visit 3–4 wineries in a day without driving. Includes complimentary water and snacks between stops.
Shuttle only · Tasting fees at each winery
High Country tourism has exploded — but getting between wineries safely hasn't gotten any easier.
Enjoy every tasting knowing you have a safe, reliable ride. No DUI risk, no designated driver debates.
Rideshare availability in the mountains is spotty at best. Our shuttle runs on a schedule you can count on.
Winding two-lane mountain roads and spotty cell service are no place for visitors. Our drivers know every turn.
Whether it's two of you or a cabin full of friends, the Wine Loop connects you to the High Country's best wineries — safely and affordably.
Wine events, seasonal celebrations, and tasting experiences across the High Country.
Kick off summer on the trail with tastings from all member wineries, live music, and local food trucks.
Five-course farm-to-table dinner paired with trail wines. Limited to 50 guests. Outdoor seating with Blue Ridge views.
Celebrate the crush! Grape stomping, barrel tastings, vineyard tours, and live Appalachian music at participating wineries.
Every Wine Loop and Private Tour is operated by Ashe County Livery — fully licensed and commercially insured for passenger transportation in North Carolina.
Every vehicle in our fleet carries North Carolina For-Hire license plates — registered and inspected for commercial passenger service. Not personal plates, not rideshare — legitimate for-hire transportation.
Our vehicles carry $1.5 million in Commercial Shared Liability (CSL) insurance — real commercial coverage that protects every passenger on every ride. No gaps. No exclusions.
We pay the NC Transportation Commerce Tax required of for-hire carriers. Fully compliant with state regulations — because cutting corners on safety isn't how we operate.
Why does this matter? If a company transports passengers for compensation using personal plates and a personal auto policy, there is a significant risk that the insurance carrier could deny coverage after a serious accident. The real question isn't whether a rule was broken — it's whether your passengers would actually have reliable coverage after a crash. With Ashe County Livery, the answer is always yes.