Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge
The Grand Opening of Benny Parsons Wine Tasting Room and Racing Museum was July 23, 2007. This is a one of a kind Wine tasting experience teamed with the racing museum of NASCAR Legend and International Hall of Famer , Benny Parsons. Wine maker, Mark Terry collaborated with Benny himself on the wines and visions for Rendezvous Ridge. A five mile portion of US 421 will be renamed Benny Parsons Highway on October 11, 2007 and the public is welcomed to attend.
172 Benny Parsons Road
Purlear, NC 28665
336-973-7375
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 AM - 6 PM Closed Sunday
Owners: Terri Parsons
Wine List: Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, BP's Blush.
Special Events/ Private Parties/Group Rates are available.
Brandon Hills Vineyard
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 11:24
Brandon Hills Vineyard is a boutique winery created by the dream of David & Pam Blackwell . Located in the gently sloping foothills of the Appalachian mountains in the heart of the Yadkin Valley, the rolling terrain makes for ideal wine growing. Enjoy a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the vineyard or in front of our 240 gallon saltwater reef tank.
1925 Brandon Hills Rd.
Yadkinville, NC 27055
336-463-WINE
www.brandonhillsvineyard.com
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Hours: Saturday 12-6, Sunday 1-5, closed month of January
Owners: David and Pamela Blackwell
Wines: Pinot Gris, Viognier, Barbera, Merlot, Raptor Red (cab sav blend), White Merlot and Rip Tide Rose
Four miles southeast of Surry Community College in the Copeland Community is one of the first vineyards in the area to incorporate the open lyre trellis system. Two white varieties are grown in the three acre vineyard established in 2005. Fruit from the Viognier vines have produced wines at Daveste Winery in 2008-2009; at Stony Knoll Winery in 2008 and Rag Apple Lassie in 2009. The Petit Manseng produced an excellent varietal at Surry Cellars in 2008; a late harvest desert wine at Stony Knoll Winery in 2008 and the 2009 crop is a blend component at Raffaldini Winery.
The Crater farms were farmed by five generations with the primary crops being tobacco, corn, grain, cattle and chickens. The current vineyard site sits at an elevation of approximately 1150 feet and has both east and west facing slopes. Springs from the property feed ponds which later drain into Buck Shoals Creek. The winery construction was completed in August 2004 and commenced crushing and winemaking for the 2004 harvest. Great large covered back deck and front porch for customers pleasure. Gift shop and tasting room. 
Founded in 2004, Childress Vineyards is one of North Carolina’s most visible wineries in a re-emerging wine industry that has grown from 21 to more than 60 wineries since 2000. The 35,000 square-foot Italian Renaissance-styled winery is open daily and offers free tours, educational wine tastings and The Bistro restaurant for lunch. With 100 acres of vineyards and 12 varieties of European vitis vinifera cultivars at three vineyard sites, Childress Vineyards is already producing award-winning wines from a terroir that features a long growing season and gravely, red clay soil.