About Us
Our Philosophy
Tryon Cellars specializes in handcrafted wines from estate Cynthiana grapes and varietal grapes and juices sourced from diverse soils and areas in America. We believe in vintning with an emphasis in the natural flavors for the thoughtful production of turning grapes and juices into wine to produce a natural, fresh, and lively taste.
Located in Historic tryon, nc
The Town
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tryon is known for its tranquility, fine arts, nature, equestrian community, and welcoming people.
Morris the Horse
Featured in our logo and the namesake of our Red Table wine, the mascot of Tryon, NC, Morris the Horse, was an actual hand-painted, wooden toy that was manufactured in our town at the Tryon Toymakers and Woodcarvers Shop in the early 1900s. Now this symbol stands in the middle of downtown, Tryon, as a larger reproduction.
Our Founders
Bob and Dottie George
Tryon Cellars founders are long-time wine enthusiasts turned vintners, and have been married for over 50 years, have three daughters, and five grandchildren. Bob and Dottie were both born and raised in Charleston, SC, but fell in love with the idyllic scenery of Tryon, NC and its surrounding mountains and have been inseparable from the region ever since. Now Dottie enjoys the tranquility of Tryon while she helps Bob, and he enjoys the hands on management in their boutique vineyard and winery.
Dottie George
Dottie George
Dottie George
Dottie graduated from St. Francis Nursing School and earned her bachelor's of science degree in business administration at the College of Charleston. She has worked in nursing and later in their consulting engineering firm.
Bob George
Dottie George
Dottie George
Bob graduated from the Citadel military college with a bachelor's of science in civil engineering and a masters of business. He served in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator for 6 years before starting his consulting engineering firm in Charleston.