Childress Vineyards

Childress Vineyards near Lexington, NC is without a doubt, a Weekend Winer’s Shangra La. It may not be the oldest or largest winemaker in the state, but it is expansive and exquisite. When standing in the middle of its 70-plus acres of vines looking at the main building on the horizon, you’ll swear you’re in the middle of the Napa or Sonoma Valleys. Step inside the impeccable main building, and you’ll swear you’re in Tuscany. Then say hello to the staff greeting you with smiles all around, and you’ll know you’re in the warm embrace of friendly North Carolina. It is a stunner.

Uwharrie Winery and Vineyard

When you find yourself on the trail, you like to think your destination makes the trip worthwhile.  The four wineries of the Uwharrie Mountain Wine Trail do not disapoint; and Uwharrie Vineyard in Albemarle, NC was our trail destination this past week.

Old Stone Winery and Vineyard

On a beautiful Sunday, it was time again for another Weekend Winers adventure.  This time, the destination was south of Greensboro down I-85 toward Charlotte on Hwy 52. We were headed for Salisbury, NC to visit Old Stone Winery, one of North Carolina’s oldest wineries; operating for more than 10 years. About six miles down 52 from the I85/52 interchange you will find the Old Stone storefront about 100 feet off the road.

If you've traveled around and visit many of the wineries, don't hesitate to stop.  This is truly a classic case of "you can't judge a book by its cover".

Westbend Vineyards

This past Thursday, we visited one of the oldest wineries in North Carolina just outside of Winston-Salem; Westbend Vinyards. This place has been in operation since 1988 and had vines "cropped" or planted for wine, as we understand it, since 1977.  Westbend's operators have more than 65 acres of land, a wonderful outdoor area, ample parking, and patrons can reserve the facilities for special events like weddings. Inside you'll find a very nice tasting bar up front, with a bistro style area for sitting in the back. 

Wolfe Wines

Wolfe Wines in Snow Camp, NC was this week’s destination, nestled south of Snow Camp on Snow Camp Road.  This one year old winery was quite a surprise.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mrs. Wolfe as she poured a wide variety of wines for me. I learned about her growing up in Burlington with an itch to live a more rural life.  It all combined with an interest in home wine making that she shared with her husband. Establishment of Wolfe Wines became a calling.