Benjamin Vineyards and Winery

As a Valentines Day treat my wife and I took a short trip to the Benjamin Vineyard and Winery part of the Haw River Trail. On such a beautiful day coming from Greensboro, North Carolina we meandered down Hwy 87 after leaving I 40 east then grabbed Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road which was rich with North Carolina scenery. Once in Saxapahaw we took a left on Jordon Dr. then a right on Church across the bridge for a left on Whitney Lane.

 The wineries was easy to locate right off of Whitney; as we entered we saw a very nice patio with ample seating overlooking the wineries vineyards.

 
Inside we found a very intimate tasting room and gift shop enviroment illuminatedby two skylights. During this particular weekend, it was the final day of a Murder Mystery Dinner which was set to take place that evening; combining dinner with a play in the wineries barrel room.

With the winemaker also being the owner a large selection of wines are available for tasting for $3.00; add another $2.00 and the logo glass is yours to keep. This winery is a jewel nestled among the quaint beauty of Saxapahaw and Graham, North Carolina;both of which are great destinations for a weekend jaunt.

The winery may be small by physical standards, but do not let the size fool you. They offer a wide variety of wine selections, several events, are involved heavily in the local communities, and pride themselves on their contribution to conservation, and sustainability.

. This organization is the “Little Engine That Does.”

Check out their website for wine and accessory purchase and to register for the great events http://www.benjaminvineyards.com/. Our favorite are the paddling get togethers on the Haw River; with food and wine of course.