The Silver Fork Vineyard, located in the rippling hills of the Piedmont and just to the southeast of Morganton, is a fantastic place to start. The modest tasting room, coupled with the smooth and easy vibes found here, are a welcoming atmosphere in which to spend an afternoon or evening sampling the wines created from the vineyard's selection of Old World European style grapes such as their Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.