Shadow Springs Vineyard
Shadow Springs is a family owned vineyard located on a 47 acre farm in the Yadkin Valley. Opening its state of the art tasting room in July of 2008 Shadow Springs has the ability to serve its award winning wines at both an upstairs and downstairs tasting bar. The downstairs area can be also used for buses, large parties and private events. This area opens up to a covered patio which overlooks the vineyard and pond. Plan to spend some time enjoying this serene location and enjoying the fine wines.
5543 Crater Road
Hamptonville, NC 27020
336-468-5000
www.shadowspringsvineyard.com
Hours: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Owners: Chuck and Jamey Johnson
Wine List: Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Crimson Sunset, Chambourcin, Shadow Mist, L’Amour Doux, Strawberry Shortcake & Dark Shadow
Shelton Vineyards
Founded in 1999, Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned estate winery in North Carolina. Located in the Yadkin Valley near Dobson and Mt. Airy, NC vineyard has 200 acres of vines, with over 383 total acreage on the estate. The Wine Report Magazine included Shelton's 2003 Yadkin Valley Riesling in its Top 50 Wines of 2004.
286 Cabernet Ln
Dobson, NC 27017
Tel. 336-366-4724
www.sheltonvineyards.com
Hours: Apr. - Oct. Mon.--Sat. 10am -- 6pm; Sun. 1--6pm; Oct. -- Apr. Mon.--Sat. 10am--5pm; Sun. 1--5pm
Owners: Charlie and Ed Shelton
Wine List: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Madison Lee Red, Madison Lee White, Port, Salem Fork Blush, Salem Fork Zephyr Red
Stony Knoll Vineyard's first harvest took place in the fall of 2002. With plantings of Cabernet Savignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Syrah, Van and Kathy Coe created a Wine Vineyard on their Stony Knoll farm in 2001. The farm has belonged to Kathy's family since 1896 and was recently designated as a Century Family Farm by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Weathervane Winery gets its name from the influence weather has on wine production. They have developed 12 different wines--hand made in small batches.
The first vineyard at Westbend was planted in 1972. The 60 acres of vinifera vineyards are tucked into the countryside in the northwest corner of Forsyth County, where the Yadkin Valley begins. The name Westbend refers to the Yadkin River, which takes a bend to the west in this area and has given the name to the region. According to Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate, "One of the South's best kept wine secrets is Westbend Vineyards in Lewisville, North Carolina."