With a superb combination of sun, soil and
soul, Yadkin Valley wineries are ideally located in the North Carolina region
that is rapidly gaining a reputation for growing high-quality grapes and producing world-class
award-winning wines. Located in the Piedmont area of the Tar
Heel State, wineries in the Yadkin Valley benefit from what many winemakers consider the best
terroir in North Carolina. This Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ® website was established in early 2002 to provide a single stop
for wine lovers seeking information about the wine, wines, wineries, vineyard, vineyards, bed and
breakfasts, hotels and other lodging, restaurants and other dining, antiques and antique stores, art galleries, winery tours and other
businesses affiliated with winery tourism in the Yadkin Valley.
In recognition of these unique features, the
federal government approved the Yadkin Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA), effective February
7, 2003. The Yadkin Valley AVA was North Carolina's first, consisting of
over 1.116 million acres located in Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes, Davie, Davidson and
Forsyth counties. Adding to
the importance of the Yadkin Valley with respect to wineries, the federal
government approved the Swan Creek AVA as North Carolina's second area, effective May 27, 2008. The Swan
Creek AVA consists of 96,000 acres located in Wilkes, Yadkin and Iredell
counties. Over 57,000 acres of that total lies within the geographical boundaries of both viticultural
areas. As of July 1, 2008, these are the only two designated AVAs in the state of North Carolina.
In addition, a number of wineries in close proximity have banded together to
form marketing associations. While not federally-designated AVAs, a
handful of wineries listed on this site banded together as members of the
Shallowford Wine Trail, the Yadkin River Wine Trail, and the Upper Yadkin Wine
Trail. There are several more wine trails in the works, all within and
encompassed by the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail ®.
There is a lot of history in the Yadkin Valley, from the original
native Americans, to the Moravian settlers in the 1750s, to Daniel Boone, to the
Revolutionary War, to the War Between the States, to Tom Dula (known as Tom Dooley) and
Mayberry, as well as numerous wine festivals and tasting events, music festivals, craft and antique
fairs. Many of the
businesses along and around the Yadkin Valley
Wine Trail ® contain a wonderful combination of Americana history, culture, arts and music along with award-winning wines. Enjoy!
(Please Note: The terms "Yadkin Valley Wine Trail,"
"North Carolina Wine Trail" and the North Carolina state outline with grape cluster
are federally registered trademarks, and may not be used without
permission and license.)
As of June 1, 2012, there are thirty-four
operating wineries and vineyards
along the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ®, open to the public for some combination of winery or vineyard tours, tasting and
sales.
Wineries and vineyards along the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ® are also flagged on our parent All
American Wineries
website on the North Carolina Wine Trail ®
page. Additional wineries are under
construction, with anticipated opening dates in 2012 and beyond.
In addition to wineries and vineyards along the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ®, we have included information about wine-related events
and participating businesses that will enhance your visit
to 'The Heart of North Carolina Wine Country.' Click on any underlined
business name to open a new browser
window and transfer to their home page. When finished viewing their site, close the window and you will be returned to this page.
Note: Both I and the owners of the businesses listed
here will greatly appreciate your mentioning that you located them via this Yadkin Valley Wine Trail ® site.
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Attention Yadkin Valley Businesses:
Do you want to reach the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ® visitors who, in a typical year, click more than 19,000
times on links to local dining, lodging, recreation and other businesses who
have a Subscribed Enhanced Listing on this
site? Do you know the demographics of visitors to our area
wineries? An Appalachian State University 2008 study revealed some
valuable data about
visitors to wineries in the Yadkin Valley and in North Carolina. Click here
to see an abstract about those visitors, their spending power and their interests, and for more information about connecting visitors to 'The Heart
of North Carolina Wine Country' with *your* business.
Write-ups and articles mentioning or quoting the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail®
Feb 2009 - Washington Post travel section
article by Diane Daniel mentions as a reference the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ®- Click
here to read her article
Apr 2004
-
Carolina Country (electric cooperative magazine) features the Yadkin
Valley Wine Trail ® in its article on North Caroline
wineries and wine
festivals Jun 2003
- The Business Journal quotes us in an
article about wine tasting - Click
here to read article
Jan 2003
- Seattle Times
wine writer Thomas Skeen quotes us in an article about the new Yadkin Valley
Viticultural Area - Click
here to read his article
Bob Hodge, Owner
AllAmericanWineries, LLC
dba Yadkin Valley Wine Trail ®
This page was last updated on 01/25/2013
WINERIES & VINEYARDS ALONG THE YADKIN VALLEY WINE TRAIL
®
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OPEN (but Non-Subscribed) Wineries along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail MenaRick
Vineyards & Winery - 328 Luffman Rd, Ronda (Wilkes
County) - 336.328.7038
Surry
Oaks Vineyard - 2936 Quaker Church Rd, Pinnacle
(Surry County) - 336. 325.2318
ON THE HORIZON - Upcoming Wineries along
the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail Herrera Vineyards - Dobson
(Planned Opening 2013) Jones vonDrehle
- Thurmond (Planned Opening 2013)
Kimron Springs - Copeland (Planned Opening 2013)
CLOSED Wineries along
the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Blackwolf Vineyards and the Wolf's Lair
Restaurant - Dobson (Ceased Operation in
2009, but see Herrera Vineyards, above)
Benny Parsons Winery and Museum at Rendezvous Ridge
Vineyards - Purlear (Ceased Operation in 2011) Buck Shoals Vineyard - Hamptonville
(Ceased Operations in 2011, but see Windsor Run Cellars, above)
River de Vine - Yadkinville (Tasting
Room Closed in 2011)
Surry Cellars (Surry Community College) -
Yadkinville (Tasting Room Closed in 2011)
Windy Gap Vineyards - Rhonda (Ceased Operation in
2007)
Operating Hours and Days Open for Yadkin Valley
wineries
Click here
- for a printable matrix of winery operating days and
hours
(This will open a .pdf file in a new window)
To assist you in planning your trip to the wineries in the
Yadkin Valley, we have prepared a matrix as a guide. It is updated
regularly (date at the top of the page). PLEASE NOTE:
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in
the table, vagaries of Mother Nature as well as
operational priorities of the wineries can change a winery's open
status. We strongly advise
that you contact a winery before you visit them, so you will not be disappointed because the owners are in the fields, at a wine
festival, or involved in some other activity that precludes their being
open as normally scheduled on the day of your planned visit. Consider
thIS table as a
planning guide only and NOT as a guarantee!
Check the footnotes associated with a winery regarding
special hours, days, or months for seasonal variations. Feel free to
print a copy to plan your trip to the Yadkin valley wineries and bring it
with you since it has winery contact numbers.
Creek Ridge Vineyards, Pine Ridge (Surry County) - Anticipates Opening in
2012
Kimron Springs, Copeland (Surry County) - Anticipates Opening in 2012
(yet-unnamed winery), Pilot Mountain (Surry County) - Anticipates Opening
in 2012
YADKIN VALLEY WINERIES WITH CHANGED STATUS
Black Wolf Vineyards, Dobson (Surry County) - Ceased Operation January
2009
Windy Gap Vineyards and Winery, Rhonda (Wilkes County) - Ceased Operation
Summer 2007
NORTH CAROLINA WINERIES OUTSIDE THE YADKIN VALLEY
There are over four dozen additional wineries in North Carolina,
located outside the Yadkin Valley and therefore not listed on this site.
However, you may click
here to view our sister site - North Caroline Wine
Trail ™ (www.NCWine.com) - for *all*
North Carolina wineries, including those listed above.
YADKIN VALLEY WINE
TRAIL ® DINING
Harvest
Grill at Shelton Vineyards - 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson (Surry County) -
336.366.3590
Bistro style lunch and dinner Mon thru
Sat, brunch buffet on Sunday, all overlooking the vines
Big
Woods Restaurant at Sanders Ridge Winery - 3200 Round Hill
Road, Booneville
(Yadkin County) - 336.677.1701
A matchless menu of nostalgic southern foothills comfort foods made fresh
to order with in-season vegetables and herbs from our certified organic
gardens
Clubhouse
Restaurant at Cedarbrook Country Club - 225 Country Club
Drive, State Road (Surry County) - 336.835.2320
Enjoy lunch daily overlooking our exquisite Ellis Maples designed golf
course, in our 10,000 square foot facility, serving lunch Mon-Sat 11:00am
- 3:00pm; Sumptuous Sunday Brunch 11:30am - 2:00pm
Kitchen
Roselli - 105 East Main Street, East Bend (Yadkin
County) - 336.699.4898
A Mom & Pop Italian Restaurant.Be our guest as we
share our Southern Italian family recipes, while dining in a small town
historic general store.Dinner Thursday – Saturday 5pm
- 9pm
Twenty
One & Main Restaurant and Wine Bar - 102 East Main Street,
Historic Downtown Elkin (Surry
County) - 336.835.6246
Experience the night life of Elkin, with international influence and local
flair.Full dinner service while admiring the original
elevator and exposed brick characteristics of our historic building.
Relax, meet friends, unwind at our upstairs wine bar.Dinner
Tuesday – Saturday starting at 5:30pm, reservations recommended
Mazzini's
Family Italian Restaurant - 1521 North Bridge Street,
Elkin (Surry County) - 336.526.7400
Traditional Italian cuisine in a casual setting, plus salads, appetizers,
wings, pizza, strombolis, calzones, and quesadillas. Catering and gift
certificates available. Open 7 days a week, 11a.m. to 9p.m. (10p.m. on
Friday & Saturday). No alcohol available. Goodtimes
Bar-b-cue - 425 E52 By-Pass, Pilot Mountain (Surry County) -
336.368.0008
Slow-cooked barbecue in a casual setting, with selected North Carolina
wines and cold beer. Open Tues-Thurs 11a.m. - 10p.m., Fri & Sat 11a.m.
- 11p.m. Live music on Saturday night.
New Town
Bistro - 420-U Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) -
336.659.8062
Elegant food in a casual setting, menu changes monthly to take advantage
of freshest seasonal ingredients. Extensive wine, beer and martini
selection. Dinner Tues - Sun 5p.m. until ??. Lunch Tues - Fri
and Sunday Brunch from 11a.m. until 2p.m.
The
Living Room - 215-A Main St, Pilot Mountain (Surry County) -
336.444.4359
Downtown Pilot Mountain's only coffeehouse and wine bar. Mon-Fri 8a.m. to
8p.m.; Sat 10a.m. to 8p.m.; Sun noon to 6p.m. Fair trade organic coffee,
blended ice drinks, breakfast & fresh deli sandwiches, local cheeses,
homemade pastries, tapas small plates, and wine selection from several North
Carolina wineries. Free wi-fi, book library, local art gallery &
classes. Massages available by appointment.
Bello
Vino - 134 Twin Oaks Rd, Dobson (Surry County) -
336.353.9405
Brick oven pizzeria and Italian specialties. Creativity and delicious fare
from Chef Paul in a very casual setting with full bar (including Shelton
Vineyards wines.) Adjacent to the Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton
Vineyards, just off I-77 at Zephyr Rd (exit 93). Open Tue-Thu 11a.m. to
10p.m.; Fri & Sat 11a.m. to 11p.m.; Sun 11a.m. to 9p.m.
For your convenience, two
separate maps are available:
Google map - pan, zoom and navigate - Click
here
or
2012-2013 Print map (same as printed
brochure available at visitor centers and participating businesses
- Click
here (Either map will open in a new browser window - Close that window to
return to this page)
Dining Establishments No Longer in Operation
308 Bistro (formerly Scuppernongs) - Mt Airy (Surry County) - Ceased
Operation 2011
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards - East Bend (Yadkin County) -
Restaurant ceased Operation 2011
The Kitchen at Elkin Creek Vineyard - Elkin (Wilkes County) - Restaurant
ceased operation 2011, but Sunday pizza kitchen open
Maestro's Cafe - Statesville (Iredell County) - Ceased operation 2010
Wolf's Lair Restaurant at Blackwolf Vineyards - Dobson (Surry County) -
Restaurant/winery ceased operation 2009
YADKIN
VALLEY WINE TRAIL ® LODGING
Pilot Knob Inn
Bed & Breakfast - 361 New Pilot Knob Lane, Pinnacle (Surry County) -
336.325.2502
Individual log cabins, with yesteryears rustic charm combined with the
comforts of today, all at the foot of Pilot Mountain on the Yadkin Valley
Wine Trail
Vineyard Cabin
@ Rock Hill Vineyards, The - 510 Rock Hill Church Road, Ararat (Surry County) - 336.374.5078
A secluded, romantic get-away along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Rockford Inn Bed &
Breakfast, The - 4872 Rockford Rd,
Historic Rockford (Surry
County) - toll-free 800.561.6652
Surrounded by vineyards and wineries along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail,
our Antebellum house provides simple pleasure of country living along with
modern amenities
Kerr House Bed &
Breakfast, The - 519 Davie Avenue,
Statesville (Iredell County) - 704.881.0957 or
toll-free 877.308.0353
Comfort in the foothills of the Blue
Ridge minutes from the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Klondike
Cabins at Grassy Creek Vineyard - Chatham Lodge
Lane off Klondike Road, State Road (Surry County) -
336.835.4230
Acres and acres of seclusion and privacy within one
mile of Elkin, on the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Vintage
Inn Bed & Breakfast - 705 East Main Street,
Yadkinville (Yadkin County) - 336.677.2080 or toll-free 866.219.0696
Stately elegance in our 1936 home just blocks from downtown
Yadkinville, along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail. Two night stays include
complimentary winery tour!
Aquilla
Creek Cottage - 6136 Aquilla Creed Road, East Bend
(Yadkin County) - 336.699.3758 or toll-free 866.219.0546
Historic cottage renovated to include first-class conveniences; winery
tours of the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail available for our guests by advance
reservation
Fiddler's
Roost B&B Cabins on the Blue Ridge Pkwy - 485 Fisher's Peak
Road, Galax (Grayson County, VA) - 276.236.1212
Mountain cabins overlooking the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail, just
seconds off the Blue Ridge Pkwy near MP 214; pet boarding nearby
Stone Mountain
Serenity - 1680 Bell Mountain Road (off Moxley Rd and
Longbottom Rd), Traphill (Wilkes
County) - 704.458.8808
A luxury mountain
retreat home with views of the Blue Ridge and easy access to the wineries
of the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Hampton
Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards - 150 Charlestowne
Dr, Dobson (Surry County) - 336.353.9400
Opened in April 2007, just two minutes from Shelton Vineyards, along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Fairfield
Inn & Suites - Elkin / Jonesville - 628 CC Camp Road/268
Bypass, Elkin (Surry County) - 336.353.2008
Along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail, brand new in 2008, with
state-of-the-art guest rooms
Hampton
Inn - Jonesville / Elkin - 1632 NC 67 Highway, Jonesville (Yadkin
County) - 336.835.1994
Along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail with access to wineries, the Blue Ridge
Parkway, close to historic downtown Elkin, shopping and dining
Comfort
Inn - Jonesville - 1633 Winston Rd (I-77 & NC67),
Jonesville (Yadkin County) - 336.835.9400
Wine enthusiasts will appreciate over 10 vineyards within 20 miles of the
hotel, along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Wells Knob Cabin
- 775 Wells Knob Rd, Elkin (Wilkes County) -
704.589.1020
A slice of mountain serenity along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail, with beautiful
long range mountain views, close to wineries, hiking, fishing, or just
relaxing; pet friendly
River Rhys Cabin
- 251 Crackers Neck Rd, Pilot Mountain (Surry County)
- 336.648.7272
Secluded, tastefully restored 100 year old log cabin,
updated with modern amenities, just minutes west of downtown Pilot Mountain, on the
Yadkin Valley Wine Trail; pet boarding nearby Frog Holler Cabins -
564 E. Walker Rd, Elkin (Wilkes) - 336.526.2661 or
336.835.2578
Private cabins with all amenities, nestled along Big Elkin Creek; guided
winery tours available by reservation; one pet-friendly cabin
Hobson Guest House (at RagApple Lassie Vineyards) - 3808
Rockford Rd, Boonville (Yadkin) - 1.866.RAG.APPLE
1931 Historic Family Home updated with luxury furnishings and amenities; 3
bedroom 2 bath, sleeps up to six
Hampton
Inn - Mount Airy - 2029 Rockford St, Mt Airy
(Surry) - 336.789.5999
Along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail with access to wineries, the Blue Ridge
Parkway, minutes to historic downtown Mount Airy, local shopping and dining,
with spring and summer wine tours available for hotel guests.
Newman's Retreat -
Dobson - 146 Howards Way (off Johns Pond Ln), Dobson
(Surry) - 336.684.7775 Home: 336-229-6759
Authentic log cabin from old tobacco barns in secluded area with all of
the comforts of home. Five minutes from Shelton Vineyards and their
wonderful summer concert series, adjoining “guest cabin” on the
property, plus a creek with deck a short walk through the woods
A Mighty Oak
Bed & Breakfast - 513 Burge Rd (off NC 268 west of
Pilot Mountain), Pinnacle
(Surry) - 336.325.3285
Brand new in 2012, four upstairs bedroom suites, each with bath and
sitting room. Home-cooked breakfast with ingredients from our adjacent
farm. Views of Pilot Mountain and the Blue Ridge. Minutes from Pilot
Mountain exit off US Hwy 52. Friendly dog mascot named 'Peace.' Wireless
internet.
Elkin
Creek Cabins (at Elkin Creek Vineyards) - 318 Elkin Creek
Mill Rd (off Carter Mill Rd), Elkin (Wilkes) -
336.512.5119
Brand new in 2012, four separate intimate creek-side cabins, in a rustic
setting with modern conveniences (including fireplace and soaking tub). Be
sure to make a reservation at the winery for gourmet pizza on Sundays.
1910 Somers
House - 639 Somers School Rd (off Windsor Rd & Johnson
Rd, Hamptonville (Wilkes) - 704.539.4808
Restored 1910 farmhome, three en-suite bedrooms, in a lovely 6 acre
setting, with modern conveniences (including fire pit and two soaking
tubs). Great for large family gatherings, and just minutes to the Swan
Creek area wineries.
Pilot's
Peak Cabin Retreat - Pilot Mountain (Surry) -
336.575.6595
Overnight accommodations for up to 8 people (day-only retreats can
accommodate up to 24 people). Nestled on the western slope of Black
Mountain, five minutes from the heart of historic Pilot Mountain. Ideal
for group travels, convivial family fun and corporate summits. Contact
Coleman by phone or mail to 7028 Discovery Lane, Walkertown, NC
2051.
For your convenience, two
separate maps are available:
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here
or
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brochure available at visitor centers and participating businesses
- Click
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return to this page)
Lodging Establishments No Longer in Operation: Maxwell House B&B - Mount Airy (Surry) - Ceased operation end
of 2010
Tobacco Barn GuestHouse - Yadkinville (Yadkin) - Ceased operation end of
2011
Talley's
Custom Frame & Gallery - 212 N. Main Street,
Mt.
Airy (Surry County) - 336.786.4696 or 888.786.4696
Artwork and framing for every need, with many local artists work on
display
Cedarbrook
Country Club Golf - 225 Country Club Drive, State
Road (Surry County) - 336.835.2320
Enjoy our 18 hole course, sculpted out of rolling
countryside, thick forests, and sparkling lakes, designed by the renowned
Ellis Maples Scenic Gift
Shop of Mount Airy - 123 Scenic Outlet Lane #3,
Mt.
Airy (Surry County) - 336.352.4098
Artwork, crafts, gifts, custom wood furniture for every need
The Art of
Massage - 215-A Main St, Pilot Mountain (Surry County) -
336.705.1499
Top off your Yadkin Valley Wine Trail visit with a special treat by a
licensed massage therapist (NCLMBT). Specializing in Swedish, ashiatsu/barefoot,
deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal and fusion massage. By appointment only,
online booking available.
- Parks and Museums -
Historic Bethabara
Park - 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) -
336.924.8191 - Site of the first Moravian settlement in North Carolina in 1753
Pilot Mountain State Park - 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle
(Surry County) - 336.325.2355 - Stunning views of
the Yadkin Valley and the Blue Ridge from near its 2,400+ foot peak
Horne Creek Farm Historic Site - 320 Hauser Road, Pinnacle (Surry County)
- 336.325.2298 - Experience everyday farm life in North Carolina's northwestern Piedmont ca. 1900
on a restored farm
For your convenience, two
separate maps are available:
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here
or
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brochure available at visitor centers and participating businesses
- Click
here (Either map will open in a new browser window - Close that window to
return to this page)
YADKIN
VALLEY WINE TRAIL ®
PROPERTY-RELATED BUSINESSES
If you fall in love with the Yadkin Valley as I did,
here are some firms who can assist you in relocating and building here, be
it a primary or secondary residence, vineyard or winery.
Gambrill
Aldridge - Basin
Creek Realty - 1338 N. Bridge Street, Box 128,
Elkin (Surry County) - 336.835.3535 (toll-free
800.835.8055)
Serving your real estate needs for
home and business (including vineyard properties)
Robin Frost
Weant - Patria Properties - 440 Doub Road,
Lewisville (Forsyth County) - 336.407.3033
21+ years in real estate, small vineyard owner *and* viticulture/enology
certified
Timeshare
Rentals and Resales - 877.815.4727 (Toll Free)
Lovely and affordable timeshare rentals and resales in the Yadkin Valley
area of North Carolina. Browse our inventory and reserve your getaway
today.
Wine Related Festivals
Along the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Bud Break Wine Festival - Downtown Mount Airy - First
Saturday in May Yadkin Valley Wine
Festival - Elkin Municipal Park - Third Saturday in May
North Carolina Wine Festival at Tanglewood Park - Clemmons - Last
Saturday in May Yadkin Valley Grape
Festival - Downtown Yadkinville - Third Saturday in
October
The Yadkin Valley Wine Trail ® thanks the following organizations for their
support:
The term "Yadkin Valley Wine Trail" and the North
Carolina state outline and grape cluster logo are registered trademarks, and may
not be used without permission. ® 2004-2010
The term 'The Heart of North Carolina Wine Country" is a trademarked term
used in commerce since August 2001. ™ 2001-2013
