The International Wine Symposium is headed to a state that has already been earning more respect as a quality producer and winery destination.

North Carolina will host the event in February 2026 at the Marriott Hotel – Hearn Ballroom in Winston-Salem.

The symposium, originally planned there for May 2025, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with the annual North Carolina Wine Growers Association (NCWGA) conference to be held there on Feb. 19-20.

Thanks to a sizable donation, the one-day symposium will cost $150; if you attend the two-day conference, the cost for that will be reduced by $50.

Click on this link to register for the symposium, and on this link for more information on the conference.

The North Carolina Wine Showcase, a staple of the event that includes wine and heav

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