If you live in North Carolina, you’ll find you have quite a lot of places to consider.
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My wife and I have taken wine tours, near Elkin North Carolina, quite a few times.
The best time to do that is in the spring and fall. Some of the wineries aren’t even open in winter, and summers here can be brutal.
We have visited the area at the beginning of winter. That’s where we discovered ‘mulled wine,’ a warm drink made from wine and spices.
OUR FAVORITE
Our favorite–and one we’ve been back to more than once–is jones von drehle.
It’s been around since 2007 and has a great building to showcase their wine. So, you’ll be good even if it rains. They also have a series of concerts in the summer. You can kick back and enjoy live music, along with your wine. There are plenty of place to sit, outdoors. But getting to the concert early is always a plus.
For the absolute, best experience, call ahead. Make an appointment to talk with the wine stewards. They’ll offer you samples of the wine, for a small fee, and explain–or, answer questions–about all their wines.
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The scenery is exquisite, especially in the fall. You’re never far away from camping, biking, or hiking opportunities. Also, check out the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail.
Other great vineyards in the area include Haze Gray Vineyards, and there are about forty-five other wineries. There are even some vineyards for beer lovers.
Most of the wineries we visited were very friendly and accommodating. You could walk right in to a shop on the property. Then, talk to the owners. They’d tell you as much about the vineyards, and growing grapes, as you’d ever want to know.
Most wineries allowed you to purchase a flight (4 or 5 samples) of different wines. This way, you can try a lot of them while you’re there.
All of wineries had a patio-type area where you could sit comfortably and sample their wines. Some were some extremely fancy, some just average.
Worried about maybe overdoing it and then having to drive? The perfect solution is to pay to ride in a van to tour a variety of wineries. Elkin Vine Line (our favorite) is even willing to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel!
The Elkin Vine Line!
The best one is the Elkin Vineline. You have to book these tours a little in advance, but we’ve found that Elkin VineLine is the perfect way to do a tour.
Best of all, the Elkin Vineline has six different day trips. This means you can go back more than once, and take a completely different tour!
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Looking for a little inspiration, or just something fun to do? A wine tour may be exactly what you and your significant other have been looking for!
LET’S RECAP:
Wine Tours can be an exciting way to spend a weekend out of town.
Check some out near you.
Go Even Deeper at FaulknerFiction
- Find out more about the Elkin Vine Line and how it all works.
- Find out more about Jones Von Drehle.
- Ever had “mulled wine?”
- What your favorite wine? Red or white?
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