Cheerwine is a unique, distinctly cherry-flavored soft drink that is as much a popular culture phenomenon as it is popular beverage. Known as the Nectar of North Carolina, this light and refreshing sparkling beverage features real cane sugar and a large bubble pattern that delivers its very clean, very complete, sweet-yet-mild flavor just ringing with strong cherry notes. Most folks say it’s impossible to explain the euphoric taste of Cheerwine – that it’s just one of those things you have to try for yourself – but one thing everyone agrees on is that Cheerwine should not be mistaken for cherry cola.

The odd name of Cheerwine, which is not a wine and contains no alcohol, comes from its burgundy wine-like color, cherry flavor and – of course – the smile it puts on the face of its drinkers, which it’s been doing since 1917.

Subject of a New York Times write-up and Food Network praise, the popularity of this beverage has yielded ice cream, sherbet, cream bars and yes – even Krispy Kreme donuts -- all of which brandish the signature Cheerwine flavor. And now that Cheerwine is available from Beverages Direct, you can finally discover the south’s best-kept secret for yourself, no matter where you live. Cheerwine is indeed a cherry different soda: born in the south. Raised in a glass.

Cheerwine Ingredients

Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Flavor), Red 40.

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 12 oz. (355 mL) Servings per Container: 1 Amount per serving: Calories: 150 Total Fat: 0g Sodium: 25mg Protein: 0g Total Carbohydrates: 42g Sugars: 42g