I really don't think I can add anything to that...
Although, just as a side note, if you're also into wine, the Yadkin Valley (West of Greensboro/Winston Salem Area) is a recognized AVA. There's several good wineries out there. It's been so long since I've been out there you might need to look them up, but as you go between Durham and Asheville you'll be in that area.
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville has a winery... Ironically I think most of their grapes come from California.