Wineries and Vineyards in North Carolina

Touring wineries and tasting different types of wines can be a pleasureable experience. All wineries are different and have different policies. Before visiting a winery, find out what the visiting hours are, the charge to taste the wines and whether it's proper to spit or not. Some wineries are open to the public and some are not. Others recommend calling ahead of time. Some wineries will reimburse the tasting fee if you purchase a bottle of wine. When tasting wines, you might be expected to spit out the wine after tasting it. There will be a barrell provided or you may be asked to spit the wine onto the ground.

Childress Vineyards is located on 65 acres of farmland in Yadkin County, North Carolina. The winery and vineyard is open year round and they offer wine tastings, tours and lunch at the Italian bistro. The winery hosts special events and the public is allowed to use the winery to host their event.

Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned winery in North Carolina. The winery is located in the Yadkin Valley near Mt. Airy. Picnicing is encouraged on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Shelton Vineyards. Tours and tastings are offered daily and the winery does have a gift shop onsite. A restaraunt is onsite that offers fine dining and elegant cheeses. During the summer months, Shelton offers a concert series outdoors.

Black Wolf Vineyards is located in the Yadkin Valley in Dobson, North Carolina. Wine tastings are available daily and bottles can be purchased during restaraunt hours. Live music is offered every Friday and Saturday night at the vineyard. The Wolve's Lair is the onsite restaraunt that offers gourmet foods and wines. Lunch and dinner are served in the restaraunt and reservations are recommended.

Located in Albermarle, North Carolina is Dennis Vineyards. Not only does the vineyard offer wine tastings and tours, they host several events throughout the year. Weddings and special celebrations are always welcome at the vineyard. There is a tasting room, gift shop and picnic facilities onsite.