banks of the Cape Fear River. Today, Dan and Tina Smith have taken this rich farmland and turned it into a lush vineyard. But you’ll be forgiven if Cypress Bend feels more like Tuscany than Scotland County. The tasting room has a touch of Ita- ly. Pull up to the bar for a sip and a glimpse into the room where shiny vats wait for the next press. Ellie Houghton takes a look at one of Cypress Bend’s award- winning reds.
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or 200 years, the Smith family has lived off this fertile land on the banks of the Lumber River. Today, Dan and Tina Smith have taken this rich farmland and turned it into a lush vineyard. But you’ll be forgiven if Cypress Bend feels more like Tuscany than Scotland County. The tasting room has a touch of Italy. Pull up to the bar for a sip and a glimpse into the room where shiny vats wait for the next press. Ellie Houghton takes a look at one of Cypress Bend’s award-winning reds.
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