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"It's Not About the Wine; Just the Experience."

As a couple of folks who enjoy good wine and a little back roads adventure, we want to share our visits to the wineries nearby. The number of wineries in North Carolina and Virginia continues to grow, and as we travel to as many of them as we can, we'll offer our impressions, and just maybe some information you don't normally find in the brochures. We hope you find Byway & Vine enjoyable, informative, and a place where you can share your experiences too.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Cloer Family Vineyards Grand Opening Friday June 4th

We would like all that have a interest in NC wine to come out this weekend for their GRAND OPENING; Friday June 4th all the fun begins at noon till 5pm, Saturday 11am-5pm.

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The North Carolina Wine Festival at Tanglewood Park

The festival had a very large turn out with many having great fun in the sun as you can see by the photos I have taken.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Salute! A North Carolina Wine Celebration




This past weekend The Weekend Winers dropped in the 5th annual Salute! Wine Celebration sponsored by BB and T in downtown Winston-Salem. Although the weather was threatening rain; during our visit it was very pleasant.
 Winston Salem blocked off about three blocks in the heart of downtown for this event.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

A Conversation with Brandon Hills Vineyard


Part of the fun of this year's Yadkin Valley Wine Festival was plain old conversation. We had a great talk with the owners of Brandon Hills Vineyard of Yadkinville. Here's a video sample:



Wednesday, May 19, 2010

2010 Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

It's tough to find a better combination. The 2010 Yadkin Valley Wine Festival had everything going for it: 30 wineries, thousands of people, live music and perfect weather.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Website and Blog Have new looks

We are in the process of improving our website and blog so as to better serve your needs. Let us know if you like our changes.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Brandon Hills Vineyard

Continuing on the Shallow Ford Wine Trail we happened upon a new addition to the North Carolina wine scene, Brandon Hills Vineyard. Located just south of Yadkinville on Brandon Hills Road this winery has yet to celebrate a first birthday. Brandon Hills is also part of the Yadkin Valley Vine Trail.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Cellar 4201

When you hear the word “cellar”, it’s natural to think of a dim, cool, underground room that Midwesterners use when they’re hiding from tornadoes. “Cellar 4201” in East Bend, NC, on the other hand, could not be more different.