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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 -