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Piedmont Region

One of the most vibrant and fastest growing areas of North Carolina’s wine country is found east of Winston-Salem, in the piedmont area bordered by Virginia on the north and extending well into the central part of the State.

Daveste Vineyards

Only winery in Iredell County; lovely 52 acre setting minutes from I40 & I77 intersections and Lake Norman area. Also offering art gallery and wooded paths.

155 Lytton Farm Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
704-528-3882

www.daveste.com

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Owners: David & Ester DeFehr
Wine List: Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Dulcinea, Meritage, Traminette and Viognier.

 

Dennis Vineyards

Dennis VineyardsPritchard Dennis and son, Sandon Dennis, the founders and winemakers of Dennis Vineyards, experimented in hobby winemaking years before taking the giant step toward commercial winemaking in 1996. They have grown since 1997 from a 200 case winery to our their current production of 6,200 cases a year.

24043 Endy Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Tel. 1-800-230-1743

www.dennisvineyards.com

Hours: Mon.--Sat. 10am--6pm

Owners: Pritchard Dennis and Sandon Dennis
Wine List: Noble, Carlos, Ison, & Muscadine Blends in dry, semi-dry & sweet.

   

Fontaine Vineyards

Private parties welcome at the vineyard, only 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville. Cabin available (sleeps 2) located on Mt Airy Rd. in Leicester, NC

36 Hallaran Dr
Marshall, NC
828-683-2316

www.fontainevineyards.com

Hours: Reservation only

Owners: Jackie and Michel Fontaine
Wine List: N/A
Varietals grown: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, Grenache

 

Garden Gate Vineyards

Garden Gate VineyardsGarden Gate Vineyards is a small winery producing home-style fruit wines.

261 Scenic Dr.
Mocksville, NC 27028
Tel. 336-751-3794

www.gardengatevineyards.com

Hours: Wed.--Sat. 12--5pm. Other times by appointment.

Owners: Bob and Sonya Whitaker
Wine List: Muscadine, Scuppernong, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Scarlet Blush Table Wine

   

Germanton Vineyard & Winery

Germantown VineyardSituated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Germanton Vineyard and Winery takes advantage of sun-filled days, rich soil and clean air to grow the French-American hybrid grapes. Germanton Vineyard & Winery had its beginning in 1981 when it began processing grapes. In addition to producing wines, Germanton Art Gallery offers a complement of original fine art and prints.

3530 Hwy 8-65
Germanton, NC 27019
Tel. 336-969-2075

www.germantongallery.com

Hours: Tues.--Fri. 10am--6pm; Sat. 9am--5pm; call for Sunday hours

Owners: David & Judy Simpson
Wine List: Chardonnay, Chambourcin, Vermillion, Seyval Blanc, Autumn Blush, SweetRed, Niagara, Merlot

 

Horizon Cellars

Horizon CellarsEstablished in January 2003, Horizon Cellars is situated on 20 acres, the 4,000 square foot wine making facility and adjoining vineyard is located a few minutes south of Siler City, North Carolina, within a grape growing region known as the Piedmont of North Carolina.

466 Vineyard Ridge
Siler City, NC 27344
Tel. 919-742-1404

www.horizoncellars.com

Hours: Mon. Thu. and Fri. 11am--5pm; Sat. 11am--6pm; Sun. 12--6pm

Owners: Guy Loeffler
Wine List: Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Viognier, and Chardonnay

   

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