Page 4 - Angus Barn Wine List

The late Thad Eure Jr., who exemplified the

meaning of hospitality, saw great potential in having

a world class wine list which eventually led to the

Wine Cellar. When North Carolina changed from a

dry state in 1979 to “liquor by the drink,” it was then

that Thad’s instincts in developing the wine list

proved fortuitous for the Barn. After Thad’s untimely

death in 1988, Alice and Van were challenged with

realizing Thad’s dream of a world-class wine cellar.

The coveted Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, first

awarded to the Angus Barn in 1989, is the highest

achievement a restaurant can receive for its wine list.

The award is given annually to a small selection of
restaurants worldwide that show an uncompromising

devotion to the quality of their wine program. These

restaurants typically offer a minimum of 1000

selections and feature a serious breadth of top wine

producers, outstanding depth of mature vintages, a

selection of large format bottles, excellent

compatibility with the restaurant menu, and superior

organization, presentation and wine service.

The Angus Barn holds 36 consecutive Grand Awards

that grace the hallway spiraling down to what was

once a cluttered basement where wines were stored.

Fewer than 100 restaurants throughout the world

currently claim the distinction of the Grand Award.

In May of 1991, we opened our 27,500 bottle wine

cellar with an accompanying dining room, Alice’s

Room, named in Alice’s memory. In 2007, the cellar

expanded to include a 2nd dining room, Thad’s Room,

named in Thad’s memory and a Wine Cellar Kitchen.

Please note vintages are subject to change - 2 -