The Muscadine grape is a Southern original that launched America’s wine industry. At Duplin, we treat it with the respect its ancestry demands. In 1976, we tapped the oldest wine recipe in the United States, using North Carolina’s own native muscadine variety, scuppernong wine, to craft our first vintage. Since then, history and innovation have guided our expert winemakers. We still produce that original Scuppernong as well as up to 40 different labels, sourcing grapes grown on family farms and in our estate vineyards.

The journey from vine to glass begins immediately after harvest. We quickly press grapes to extract the pure, natural juice. This fresh juice then enters a precise, cold-fermentation process. Unlike other winemaking styles, this cooler temperature helps us carefully retain the Muscadine's unique characteristics. The method locks in the distinctive aromas and sweet flavor profile — with notes of honey, citrus, berry, raisin, and floral that vary by vintage. Commitment to these traditional, quality-driven steps is why our wines have earned numerous awards across America and Europe, making Duplin the celebrated standard for muscadine wine.