Charlotte has a wine country? Yes! 10 fun facts and a deal
Want to know a little more about the finer things in life — for only $25?
How does a pass to 10 regional wine vineyards where you can get a tour, wine tasting and a souvenir glass from each one sound? For just $25?
Of course you said yes. Get the deal here.
And the vineyards are …
Fun fact: Specializes in native Muscadine varieties of grapes. In the fall, you can pick your own grapes.
Location: 700 Cauble Farm Road, Salisbury
More info: 704.633.1137, caublecreekvineyard.com
A photo posted by Sheri Felipe (@sherifelipe) on Nov 25, 2012 at 7:46pm PST
(2) Dennis Vineyards
Fun facts: Started as a father/son operation in the basement. Now boasts a wedding and event facility.
Locations: 24043 Endy Road, Albemarle
More info: 704.982.6090, dennisvineyards.com
A photo posted by Split Second Sound (@splitsecondsound) on Apr 12, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT
(3) Daveste Vineyards
Fun facts: Iredell County’s first winery. Owners have set aside space for local artists to work.
Location: 155 Lytton Farm Road, Troutman
More info: 704.528.3882, davestevineyards.com
Tasting time! – with Keith (@ Daveste Vineyards in Troutman, NC) https://t.co/znONDcDCER pic.twitter.com/nVcqPNTLcn
— Theresa Cooke (@Theresaycooke) October 25, 2014
Fun fact: All wines are hand-poured and have no concentrates. They even have a mango wine!
Location: 104 South Main St., Monroe
More info: 704.776.9656, hiltonvineyard.com
(5) Old Stone Winery
Fun fact: Also sells artisan, hand-crafted NC cheeses
Location: 6245 US Hwy 52, Salisbury
More info: 704.279.0930, oldstonewines.com
Always a good choice. Even for your 70’s party… #ncwine #drinklocal pic.twitter.com/e887XMCT
— Old Stone Winery (@OldStoneWines) January 20, 2013
Fun fact: The owners were inspired to open the winery after a visit to Italy.
Location: 3577 US Hwy 158, Mocksville
More info: 336.998.3100, raylenvineyards.com
Thank you @RayLenVineyards for an awesome picnic. Your wines and staff are amazing. #YadkinValley pic.twitter.com/336Rk2rLZ0
— Brandi (@deronsgirl93) May 30, 2015
Fun fact: Among its annual events: Grape stomping!
Location: 11685 Reed Mine Road, Midland
More info: 704.781.5035, rockyrivervineyards.com
Our hiding place- Rocky River Vineyards pic.twitter.com/nOoGG3MAKL
— Erica Baxter (@ericabaxter1) August 4, 2013
Fun fact: Bear and Jake serve as winery security.
Location: 26370 Mountain Ridge Road, Albemarle
More info: 704.982.0922, stonymountainvineyards.com
(9) Treehouse Vineyards
Fun fact: Make it an overnight trip and book one of their two treehouses. Yes, treehouses.
Location: 301 Bay St., Monroe
More info: 704.283.4208, treehousevineyards.com
Treehouse Vineyard with my forever Valentine
A photo posted by Caitlin Pantas Hall (@cjpantashall) on Feb 14, 2015 at 1:29pm PST
(10) Uwharrie Vineyards
Fun fact: Its Cellar Club hosts special wine dinners.
Location: 28030 Austin Road, Albemarle
More info: 704.982.9463; uwharrievineyards.com
Massage and vineyards keep us #happy. @effingbern #triedandtrue #NC #UwharrieVineyards [15.06.14] pic.twitter.com/0rM5AeGyFK
— AJ Maul (@effingAJmaul) June 16, 2014
Great Grapes!? Is this for real?
Yes. It is real, and just in time for summer too! This deal from The Charlotte Observer and Deal Saver teams up with the best vineyards in the Charlotte area. Learn all about your favorite adult grape-juice blends and take in the gorgeous scenery each vineyard has to offer. Get ready to feel the buzz of summer!
I’m so fancy!
Call your friends and take a drive to each vineyard, get your glass and wine lesson and then come back being able to sport your newest vino jargon.
The office wine snobs will think you’re so classy, and with your limited Charlotte Observer wine glass as a trophy for visiting all of the vineyards, who could even question your social sophistication?
Photos: Stony Mountain Vineyards; Hilton Vineyard; Charlotte Observer
This story was originally published June 4, 2015 at 12:46 PM.