Laurel Gray Vineyards and Shadow Springs Vineyard, owners of the Yadkin Valley Wine Company, welcome Dan Tallman as the new winemaker.

Press Release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 6^th, 2010

The Yadkin Valley Wine Company located in both the Yadkin Valley and Swan Creek American Viticulture Regions of North Carolina would like to welcome Dan Tallman to the position of winemaker.  Mr. Tallman obtained his B.S. in Fermentation Science from the University of California at Davis. From 1980 until 2000, Dan worked at several prestigious wineries in the Napa Valley area including; Simi Winery, Schramsberg Vineyards, Laurier Winery, and Clos du Bios Winery. From 2001 until July, 2010 Mr. Tallman held the title of Director of Winemaking for Chateau Morrisette in Floyd, Virginia.

The Yadkin Valley Wine Company is owned and operated by Benny and Kim Myers (Laurel Gray Vineyards) and Chuck and Jamey Johnson (Shadow Springs Vineyard). The winery is a 10,000 sq. ft. “state of the art” facility which was constructed in 2007 with a potential annual wine production of 10,000 cases of premium wine. The Yadkin Valley Wine Company produces award winning wines for both Laurel Gray and Shadow Springs, along with custom crush clients; Dobbins Creek, Divine Llama, Brandon Hills and Misty Creek Vineyards.

The Johnsons and Myers feel very fortunate to have Dan Tallman join the Yadkin Valley Wine Company stating, “Dan brings many attributes to our company. With his training, experience, and extensive knowledge we are looking forward to an exciting future in the North Carolina Wine Industry.”