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WINTER 2020
ON THE
VINE
Carolina Wine Country News
FINE WINES OF NC HONORED
SIPPING AT A DISTANCE
COOKING WITH WINE: PLUM PUDDING
SERRE VINEYARDS OPENS
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What the heck is HYGGE: “a quality of coziness and comfortable
conviviality that engenders a feeling of
HYGGE?
contentment or well-being. ”
to get in my pjs and on the to visit and enjoy the fruit
couch, even if it’s only 5:30 of the vine. Just because the
p.m. A book I just recently days are now shorter and the
earth and the hygge lifestyle read about hygge, however, temperatures cooler doesn’t
is one of the reasons for this. gave a much-needed differ- mean we have to stop visit-
Even though you may ent view on this concept. ing at wineries. Bring some
not have known the word While it is dark and cold in blankets and bundle up in a
KITSEY “hygge” until just now, you’ve Scandinavian countries for nice warm coat and enjoy a
BURNS probably experienced it. much of the year, the people winter picnic at your favor-
HARRISON Hygge is that feeling when of those regions don’t sit at ite vineyard. Be sure to get
you cozy up in a comfortable home all the time under a some bottles to bring home
chair with your fuzzy blanket blanket. They have learned to and keep the hygge vibes
Have you heard of hygge? and a good book. It’s also embrace the seasons. We’ve going. As the holiday season
If not, please allow me to the feeling when you take all probably spent more approaches, plan an evening
introduce you to this funny that first sip of a great wine, time at home in the last nine stroll around your neighbor-
word that is a mindset we all maybe while sitting on the months than we ever ex- hood to see the Christmas
need to embrace in the com- patio of your favorite winery. pected to and most of us are lights. Have a charcuterie
ing months of fall and winter. When I first learned about probably getting very tired board ready and some wine
Hygge, pronounced ‘hue- hygge, my understanding of of it. While we still need to decanted to warm up with
guh’, is a Danish word that this concept involved staying keep social distancing in when you return home. In
means “a quality of coziness at home in a cozy spot with mind, that doesn’t mean these uncertain time I think
and comfortable conviviality candles lit to create a warm, we have to get in hiberna- we need all the hygge we can
that engenders a feeling of inviting atmosphere. We tion mode for the winter. get!
contentment or well-being.” are now in that time of year Area wineries have done an Happy hygge-ing!
The people of Denmark are where it gets dark earlier and outstanding job of creating Kitsey Burns Harrison
often called the happiest on that always makes me ready safe and socially distant ways Editor
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FEATURES
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Jeff Linville|The News
Award winnings from around
Being mindful of COVID-19, the barn has folks transfer
the state: The annual Fine
used pencils over to a separate glass for sterilizing.
Wines Competition honors
the best vintages from the
Yadkin Valley and beyond
6 Serre Vineyards opens
in Surry County
12 Sipping wine at a safe
distance: wineries adapt to
pandemic safety measures
14 Cooking with wine: Local
wine, liquor makes perfect
pairing for plum pudding
Photos by: Bill Colvard| On The Vine
Christmas pudding decorated with the
traditional sprig of holly.
Christmas pudding decorated with the traditional sprig of holly.
EDITOR
KITSEY BURNS HARRISON
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
DAN MCLAUGHLIN, BILL COLVARD
AND JEFF LINVILLE
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
HOLLY LAMM
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Before “stirring up” your Christmas pudding, soak
TRICALENDAR@ELKINTRIBUNE.COM your dried fruit in Windsor Run Cellars “Honey
On The Vine Moon” golden mead overnight or for up to a week.
214 E. MAIN ST., ELKIN, NC 28621
On The Vine is published quarterly
by Adams Publishing Group LLC.
COVER DESIGN & PUBLICATION DESIGN ON THE COVER: Bill Colvard | On The Vine
DARLA ALLEN Plum pudding, a Christmas tradition with a Yadkin Valley twist.
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MAKING
THE CASE
FOR NORTH CAROLINA WINE
By Dan McLaughlin Blue Ridge Henderson tion is not your average can be called “American
For On The Vine County AVA, Haw River wine competition with Wine.”) The competition
AVA, Swan Creek AVA, Up- participatory medals. It is is unique in that it is blind
North Carolina wines per Hiawassee Highlands tough, but fair and trans- and mute. The judges do
have come a long way over AVA, and Yadkin Valley parent. This competition is not know the producer nor
a relatively short time when AVA. the only one that is judged are they allowed to talk
it comes to a vineyards’ In 1996 the NC Fine exclusively by Advanced about the wine until they
lifespan. It is estimated Wines Society was formed Level III Sommeliers and a have judged the wine and
that the NC wine industry with the inspiration and Master Sommelier from the handed in their scores. This
currently has a collective leadership of Jay Raffaldini Court of Master Somme- allows them to focus on
impact on the N.C. econo- (Raffaldini Vineyards) and liers. The competition hires the aspects of the wine and
my of well over two billion Chuck Jones (Jones von a professional backroom write tasting notes based on
dollars. This is due to a very Drehle Vineyards.) They team to oversee the pouring color, clarity, aroma, finish,
deep investment of time, wanted to create a group the wines and collecting and overall character of the
manpower, and knowledge that would focus on high- the judges scores. Serving wine. These judges’ notes
of how to grow healthy lighting the traditional our judges are students and scores are then pro-
grapes and how to create European styled wines be- from the University of vided back confidentially to
wines in multiple climate ing produced here in North North Carolina Greensboro the vineyards as a profes-
areas across our Old North Carolina. Five years later, in their Hospitality and sional review from our
State. The diversity in we are seeing that recogni- Wine Appreciation pro- judges on how their wines
North Carolina shows and tion from beyond the North gram. Oversight of the scor- are tasting at that point in
currently has six American Carolina borders. Our vine- ing process is also provided time.
Viticulture Areas (AVAs) yards are not just creating by the UNCG Bryan School The N.C. Fine Wines
that have distinguishable great North Carolina wines, of Business and Economics. Competition is also proud
terroir and climates as they are simply great wines The wines in the com- to announce that they are
recognized by the Alcohol period. petition are required to the first wine competi-
and Tobacco Tax and Trade This past February the be 100% N.C. grown and tion anywhere to ever have
Bureau: Appalachian High N.C. Fine Wines Competi- vinified (US Federal Laws conducted their competi-
Country AVA, Crest of the tion was held in Winston- require only 75% to be from tion with varietally specific
Salem. This wine competi- the named state, or else it stemware for our judges.
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Courtesy photos
Riedel glassware used for the annual UNCG hospitality students look on as judges
N.C. Fine Wines Competition. taste wins in the N.C. Fine Wines Competition.
The wine glasses were ac- to quality wines. There is you like, you better buy it and pairs well with any
quired from Riedel Crystal something for everyone - if quick. Their wines sell out fish dish and even some
of America, recognized as you’re over 21 years of age. fast with their large and spicy Indian dishes. Her-
the world leader in stem- The Best Red Vinifera loyal wine club members. rera Vineyards is currently
ware specific wine glass award went to Shelton Their 2018 Cuvée Selec- closed while their owners
design. The experts from Vineyards for their 2017 tion was chosen as the Best are conducting major reno-
Riedel curated the stem- Two●Five●Nine Tannat. Hybrid and as its name vations to their restaurant
ware selection and verified Shelton Vineyards is one suggest, it is a red blend of and tasting rooms. However
the pairing of glasses for of the older wineries in the the very best wines in their you can still order wines at
each wine category. Oaked state and it continues to cellar. The Best Sparkling hv@herreravineyards.com.
Chardonnay wines were produce quality wines from was awarded for their 2018 Parker-Binns Vineyard
served in Oaked Chardon- their estate located in Dob- Twinkles, a dry efferves- from Mill Spring in Polk
nay glasses, red Cabernet son. Tannat, while not well cent and elegant wine that County was a Case winner
Franc was served in their known, is a wonderful red does not require a special with their 2017 Merlot. In
Cabernet crystal glasses, French varietal wine that occasion to pop open. As what he calls a retirement
and so on. Riedel stem- has become the national they say, these days it’s time project that went nuts,
ware designs highlight the grape of choice for Uruguay to use the good china and Bob has turned it into a
flavors, aromas, and color in South America. Tannat work on that wine cellar! fun family affair with four
characteristics of wines wines can be made into Also, their onsite restaurant generations working at
depending upon the variety very bold styled wines that “End Posts” is a gourmet their vineyard. Sure, Bob’s
of grapes used. And if you deliver deep cherry and stop for either a snack or a great grandson Hunter is
think that it is just a mar- spice flavors and pair well full meal. telling his schoolmates
keting ploy, you should sign with steak or mushroom Best Rosé Vinifera was about how to prune vines,
up for a Riedel tasting class based dinners. awarded to Herrera Vine- but he already knows you
and taste for yourself the The Best White Vinif- yards from Dobson. This must recruit workers early.
difference. It is well worth era award went to Surry dry rosé made from a blend The Merlot has hints of
the price for the experi- Community College from of Malbec and Riesling has cherry and raspberry and
ence. Dobson for their 2018 a fresh off-dry experience just enough tannins to
After each competition, Skin-fermented Albariño. with a hint of strawberry. make your mouth cheeks
a Gala has been held to Skin-fermented means that Also, Herrera Vineyards pucker with a long finish.
celebrate the winners in the grape skins remain in won a place in the 2020 Mountain Brook Vineyards
the competition paired with contact for a time with the Case for their 2018 Dry are close neighbors with
great food. Each year we juice, and the skins can Riesling. This dry Riesling Parker-Binns Vineyard,
have had over 250 people impose additional depth of that has just a hint of spice
See CASE | 11
sit down to a multi-course flavors on the juice beyond
dinner paired with 100% the normal quick crush.
North Carolina wines. This college has certificates
The top 12 wines in the for both wine and vineyard
2020 Case came from 10 manager programs. While
vineyards across the state. the college doesn’t have a
The Best in Show and tasting room, you can find
Best Dessert awards went their wines on some menus
to Windsor Run Cellars’ and locally around Dobson.
Grand Reserve 2010. Lo- Check out their web page
cated in Hamptonville just for places to enjoy their
off of Highway 421 at the wines.
Windsor Run exit, you’ll Best Hybrid and Best
find this winery, meadery, Sparkling went to JOLO
and distillery. It is laid back, Winery and Vineyards from
and the only thing seri- Pilot Mountain. If you’re at
ous is their commitment JOLO and you taste a wine 70042744
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NEW VINEYARD
OPENING
IN SURRY
Photos by: Jeff Linville | The News Serre Vineyards shows off some bottles
Melissa Hayes and husband Christian Krobisch to sample at its barn in the Blevins Store
are the co-owners of Serre Vineyards. community west of interstate 77.
By Jeff Linville 70 acres to view from the history of wine.” about what the soil could
jlinville@mtairynews.com high spot looking out upon Those interests were produce here.
the foothills leading up to spurred during his “North Carolina offers
Surry County will have a the mountain range. childhood and grew further some of the most unique
new wine-growing pocket “A beautiful view of the in adulthood. and special conditions for
starting in 2021 as Serre Blue Ridge Mountains. You “I’m first-generation winemaking. Only areas
Vineyards gets up and can see the Blue Ridge American, so my family with distinctive climates,
running on the west side of Parkway and Cumberland coming from Europe, we soil and elevations earn the
the county. Knob from here,” agreed traveled around Europe prestigious designation of
The site is located on Krobisch. a lot: Italy and France, an American Viticultural
Beast Trail, a gravel drive Longtime interest Austria and Switzerland Area. North Carolina is
off New Life Church “I’m originally from and Germany. I just fell in home to five of them,
Road in the Blevins Store upstate New York; I moved love with the culture and including Yadkin Valley —
community on the Fisher to Charlotte about 25 years the history of Old World the state’s first AVA.”
River. ago,” said Krobisch. wine.” The couple wrote on
The vineyard will start What did he do in What is a favorite their business website,
small in 2021, building up Charlotte? destination? “Craft beer has put North
over time, but the wine “I’m still in finance. I “I’ve been to Germany Carolina on the adult
making and tasting have work for an asset manager. probably 15 to 16 times beverage map. With over
already begun. I’ve been in financial in my life. My family is 300 microbreweries and
“We have been planning services for 25 years. With from Germany. The Rhine brewpubs, we stake claim
the property for about COVID now, I’ve been River Valley is absolutely to the largest craft beer
three and a half years,” said working from home … beautiful — the vineyards scene in the South. But
Christian Krobisch, who is out of our house down in come right down to the there’s another ‘scene’ in
starting the venture with Mount Airy.” river. My favorite town NC that gets overlooked far
his bride, Melissa Hayes, What does this money is called Rüdesheim, too often: North Carolina
whom he married last year. man know about wines? which is this little village wineries.
“We just opened the “I’m partnering with a underneath this amazing “There are more than
tasting room about a month more seasoned wine maker castle. And there’s hiking — are you ready for this?
ago now. The vineyard will right now, in the hopes that and biking and great food, — 400 vineyards and 200
be planted in the spring eventually I will become a wonderful people. It’s wineries in the state.”
of ’21 — because we just full wine maker,” he said. probably my favorite place After research, Krobisch
cleared land last year and “But right now I’m kind of in the world.” and Hayes were prepared
the soil is too acidic. We apprenticing with a more Coming here to give this venture a try.
have 70 acres of property seasoned professional so I The couple said they “We bought this property
here, up to 10 cleared right don’t ruin my wine. visited a winery elsewhere about three and a half years
now for vineyard. … We’ll “But I’ve always had a in this state a few years ago. We were looking for
have a 2-acre vineyard right passion for making wine. back and were amazed at a place to have out in the
in front of the barn.” I’ve always had a passion how good the quality was. country, have the kids play
There is a lot more than for the process and the That got Krobisch thinking outside. We have a beautiful
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riverfront: Fisher River business is figuring out a
runs right in front of the scope for the project.
property. “We cleared land about
“The property was owned two years ago (for a barn),”
by a wealthy gentleman out he said. “We were just
of Mooresville, and this was going to have it as part of A visiting couple
just his hunting retreat. the farm, wine tasting. And enjoy the view of
He brought his clients up, then Melissa had the idea the Blue Ridge
hunted the land, and we that we should host events
found the property through and things like that, so we Mountains.
a friend of a friend.” decided to finish it out and
The owner didn’t need make it more of a full-on line, which is our sweet “stair”) is one of the many
the spot anymore, and his event venue. … It’s 3,000 wines — Fuego is our dog. names heard over the years
children weren’t interested square feet and we have We have a Fuego Peach and for a red Italian wine grape
in a hunting retreat, so the another thousand square Fuego Sangria.” also known by neyret,
land went up for sale. feet of porch front. Then comes three negret, neret gros and neret
Life and wine partners “We actually got married blended offerings: Meritige picciou.
Krobisch explained that on the property in 2019 and blends cabernet sauvignon, Despite the clever name,
he and Hayes jumped on had our friends and family cabernet franc, merlot, petit the owners say they would
the deal even before their up.” verdota malbec varieties. rather have a laid-back,
nuptials. The wine The Early Blend mixes fun environment where
“We met in 2015 in If the vines haven’t been a “curated selection of people don’t have to know
Charlotte,” he recalled. planted yet, how does the delectable North Carolina anything about the wines to
Melissa’s first husband tasting room have any grapes.” Carolina Wine enjoy them.
was diagnosed with bottles to offer? Mixer is a white wine For more on Serre
Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 38 “We bought grapes blend. Vineyards, see the website
and battled it until the age from local farms and Where did the name for at www.serrevineyards.com.
of 45, during which time used another winery’s the vineyard originate?
she became pregnant and equipment — who had Serre (pronounced like Reach Jeff at 415-4692.
had a baby girl. Suddenly extra capacity — to make
she found herself alone our wine,” he explained.
with a child still in diapers
in 2013.
Then as things progress,
the site can get its own Step Back in Time
Krobisch was still reeling equipment.
from a divorce, but then “Our vineyard will be & Visit Our Many Vendors
as the couple said, “Two planted in spring 2021,
people who never knew if and the winery will be
they could fall head over built later in the year. We
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She is a former gym owner We plan to have a good New Items Arriving Daily!
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“We have a blended at year three.”
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children from a previous his veteran wine maker
marriage.” His son is 14 produced already, he said,
and his daughter 12, while “We actually have 11 wines.
Melissa’s daughter is now 9. Everything from dry whites
“We’re fortunate to have to dry reds.”
this place because they get There is a sparkling
to be kids and run around. Knockout Rosé, a grenache
And be part of business, NautiLife Rosé, Cabernet
too. They’ve actually seen Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
the business come up and Sangiovese (a dark and
seen us build a business, savory delight, scarce
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139 Benge Drive, Elkin, NC 28621 3 2
www.adagiovineyards.com 4
Owners: Drs. Tim and Jan Wahl
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Winemaker: Tim Wahl (Yadkin Valley Region) 4 17
Location: Surry County, I-77 to exit 83 US 21 bypass North, left first 10 12
traffic light, left on N Bridge Street then right on Carter Mill Road, first 7 12 16 14 26
left on Benge Drive.
Tasting Room Hours: Thursday & Friday 12-5, Saturday 11-6, Sunday 1-5 15 8
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336-463-WINE 8 Elkin Creek Vineyard 16 Junius Lindsay Vineyard
336-526-5119
1927 Brandon Hills Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055 318 Elkin Creek Mill Road, Elkin, NC Lazy Elm
Website: www.brandonhillsvineyard.com 17
28621 336-909-4914
Owners: Larry & Elizabeth Muller Tasting Room Hrs: Thursday – Sunday 11AM – 5PM. Wine Tast- 523 Danner Road,
Hours: Friday 1PM – 5PM, ing & Light Foods Daily, Brick-Oven Pizzas Every Sunday. Available Mocksville, NC 27028
Saturday 12PM – 6PM, Sunday 1PM – 5 PM for Weddings & Special Events – Private Luxury Rental Cabins www.lazyelm.com
(Closed January, Open Sat & Sun 1PM – 5PM in February) Website: www.elkincreekvineyard.com Open Friday-Sunday 12PM-6PMish
Lat: 36.2804452 Long: -80.8763055
3 Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery 18 McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
336-366-3301
170 Heritage Vines Way, Elkin, NC 28621 9 Flint Hill Vineyards & Century Kitchen 19 Medaloni Cellars
Owners and Winemakers: Clyde & Pat Colwell
10 Grassy Creek Vineyard 20 MenaRick Vineyard & Winery
Website: carolinaheritagevineyards.com 336-835-2458
Location: From I-77: Take I-77 Exit 85 East (Right) Hwy-268 235 Cottage Circle, 21 Misty Creek Vineyards
Bypass/CC Camp Road to Highway 268. Turn Left (East)- Highway State Road, NC 28676
268 for .8 mile. Vineyard is visible on the north side of 268 next to Owners: Derrill and Lori Rice, Jim and 22 Native Vines Winery
road sign: “Heritage Vines Way.” (10202 E Hwy 268-Elkin) From Cynthia Douthit
Hwy 52/Hwy 601: Take Hwy 268 West for 3 miles from Hwy 601. Winemaker: Jim Douthit
Website: www.grassycreekvineyard.com 23 Old North State Winery & Brewery
Vineyard is visible on the north side of Hwy 268 next to road sign:
Location: Surry/Wilkes Counties — West off I-77 at Exit 85 to US
“Heritage Vines Way.” (10202 E Hwy 268-Elkin) 21-Bypass North. left after first traffic light onto Klondike Road. 24 RagApple Lassie Vineyards
Left into vineyard after about 1/2 miles.
4 Cellar 4201
336-699-6030 11 Hanover Park Vineyard
4201 Apperson Road, East Bend, NC
27018
GPS Coordinates: 36D 14M 12S W80D 28M 26S
12 Herrera Vineyards
336-374-6337 Help Tourists Find You!
231 Vineyard Lane
Owner: Greg Hutchins, Donna Carlyle Hutchins Dobson, NC 27017
Winemaker: Charlie Kidd www.herreravineyards.com
Website: www.Cellar4201.com hv@herreravineyards.com
Contact Holly Lamm to
Location: Yadkin County From I-77 Exit 82 Travel East on Hwy 67 GPS Coordinates: Lat: 36.402001, Lon: -80.700562
to East Bend. Turn left onto Apperson Road. From Winston-Salem, Tasting Room & Restaurant Hours: Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday &
take Hwy 67 West, 1 mile past Yadkin River Bridge, turn right onto Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Apperson Road, travel 2.6 miles on left.
5 Chestnut Trail Vineyards
13 Hutton Vineyards & Winery
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JOLO Winery & Vineyards
6 Childress Vineyards 336-614-0030, 1-855-JOLOWINE
219 JOLO Winery Lane
room hours, phone
7 Divine Llama Vineyards, LLC Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
336-699-2525
4126 Divine Llama Lane,
East Bend, NC 27018
Website: www.jolovineyards.com
Owners: JW & Kristen Ray number, website, etc.
Location: Take exit 134 (NC 268) toward Pilot Mountain/Elkin. After
GPS Coordinates: N36d 13m 10s W80d 20m 03s exiting 134, head west on Highway 268 and go around the round-
Owners: Michael and Patricia West,
abouts, Continuing heading west on Hwy 268. Travel approximately
Paul Baumbach and Leslie Messick
Winemaker: Dana Aker
Tasting Room Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-6 year round
two miles and veer to the left onto Pilot Power Dam Road, a slight
fork in the road. JOLO Winery & Vineyards will be your first left. hlamm@elkintribune.com
Website: www.divinellamavineyards.com
15 Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery
Location: From NC Hwy 67, turn onto Macedonia Road in East Bend.
Vineyard is .6 mi on left.
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1 Dobbins Creek Vineyards
25 RayLen Vineyards 2 Laurel Gray Vineyards
336-998-3100 30 Stony Knoll Vineyards
3577 US Highway 158 3 Midnight Magdalena Vineyards
Mocksville, NC 27028 31 Surry Community College Winery
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11am - 6pm 4 Piccione Vineyards
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm 32 Sweet Home Carolina Vineyard & Winery
Email: micah@raylenvineyards.com 5 Raffaldini Vineyards
33 Weathervane Winery 336-835-9463
26 Round Peak Vineyards 450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670
34 Westbend Winery & Brewery Website: www.raffaldini.com
27 Sanders Ridge Vineyard Email: info@raffaldini.com
35 Roaring River Vineyards Hours: Sunday 12PM – 5PM
28 Shelton Vineyards 336-957-2332 Monday 11AM – 5PM
336-366-4724 493 Brewer Mill Road, Traphill, NC 28685 Wednesday – Saturday 11AM – 5PM
286 Cabernet Lane, GPS Coordinates: 36.318514, -81.049772
Dobson, NC 27017 Owners: Josephine & Tom Silvey 6 Shadow Springs Vineyard
Owners: Charles M. Shelton and Wine Tasting Room & Restaurant Luxury Lodgings, Business
R. Edwin Shelton Meetings, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, and Private Events. 7 Windsor Run Winery & Distillery
Winemaker: Gill Giese Website: www.roaringrivervineyards.com
Website: www.sheltonvineyards.com
Location: Surry County — I-77 to Exit 93 Dobson. Turn right, then 36 Skull Camp Wines
take first right onto Twin Oaks Rd. Go 2.5 miles to the Shelton Call for
Vineyards entrance on the right. 37 Haze Gray Vineyards temporary
Slightly Askew Winery 336-374-1072
29 336-835-2700 761 Stony Knoll Road, Dobson, NC 27017 hours,
913 N. Bridge Street, Owners: Becky & Deane Muhlenberg curbside
Elkin, NC 28621 Website: www.hazegrayvineyards.com
Owners: Tim Gentry and Karen Defreitas Hours: Thursday – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM; pickup
Website: www.slightlyaskewwines.com Sunday 12 PM – 6PM, or by appointment Monday-Wednesday
Lodging, Private Meeting/Conference Room, Weddings & Private
and online
Location: Surry County — Take Exit 85 from I-77. West on 268
bypass (CC Camp Rd) .9 miles turn left on S-21 (N Bridge St.) go Events. ordering
information.
70037005
.8 miles, winery on right (yellow house).
Wine List: Large selection of wines. 20+ wines from semi-dry to
Dry Whites and Reds, and large selection of Fruit/Sweet wines.
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PIEDMONT REGION PIEDMONT REGION HAW RIVER AVA
1 Adams Vineyards and Winery 32 Stony Mountain Vineyards 2 Iron Gate Vineyards & Winery
704-982-0922
26370 Mountain Ridge Road, 3 Silk Hope Winery
2 Autumn Creek Vineyard
Albemarle, NC 28001 4 Starrlight Mead
3 Website: www.stonymountainvineyards.com
A Secret Garden Winery
Owners: Ken, Marie and Devron Furr 5 Wolfe Wines
Location: Stanly County — Take Hwy 24-27 East from Albe-
4 Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery marle. Turn left at Stone Mountain sign. Turn right on Mountain MOUNTAIN REGION
Ridge Rd.
5 Black Rock Vineyards 33 Treehouse Vineyards 1 Addison Farms Vineyard
34 Uwharrie Vineyards 2 Belle Nicho Winery
6 Cauble Creek Vineyard
35 Woodmill Winery 3 Biltmore Estate Winery
7 Chatham Hill Winery 36 Zimmerman Vineyards 4 Burntshirt Vineyards
Cloer Family Vineyards 5 Calaboose Cellars
8 COASTAL REGION
Bannerman Vineyard And Winery
6 Cerminaro Vineyard
9 Cougar Run Winery 1
7 Cherokee Cellars Winery
2 Bennett Vineyards
10 Cypress Bend Vineyards 8 Eagle Fork Vineyards
3 Botticelli Vineyards
4 9 Elk Mountain Winery
11 Daveste’ Vineyards Duplin Winery
5 10 FernCrest Winery
704-528-3882 info@daveste.com Grapefull Sisters Vineyard
11 Ginger Creek Vineyards
155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman, NC 28166 6 Huffman Vineyards Winery & Mirey Creek Gifts
12 Green Creek Winery
Website: www.davestevineyards.com 7 Lake Road Winery
Tasting Room & Art Gallery 13 Lake James Cellars
8 Lu Mil Vineyard
Vineyard, Winery, Brewery and Event Venue. Offering dry to 14 Mountain Brook Vineyards
910-866-5819
semi-sweet wines in both red and white varieties of grape. 438 Suggs-Taylor Road, 15 Nottely River Valley Vineyards
Elizabethtown, NC 28337 16 Overmountain Vineyards
12 Fiddler’s Vineyard Website: www.lumilvineyard.com
Owner: Ron Taylor 17 Parker-Binns Vineyard
13 Dennis Vineyards Tasting Room Hours: Monday - Saturday (10am - 6pm) & 18
Sunday (1pm - 6pm) Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
14 Garden Gate Vineyards Wine List: Old Cumberland, Taylor Divine, Bladen Blush, 19 Shadow Line Vineyard
Harmony Hall, Cape Owen Red, Merry Christmas, Sir Walter
20 Silver Fork Vineyard & Winery
Raleigh, Red Sangria and White Sangria
15 Germanton Vineyard & Winery
21 Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery
9 Martin Vineyards
16 Gregory Vineyards 22 South Creek Vineyards
10 Noni Bacca Winery
23 Twisted Vine Winery
17 Grietje’s Garden Vineyard & Small Event Venue 11 Sanctuary Vineyards
24 Valley River Vineyards
18 Hinnant Family Vineyard 12 Silver Coast Winery 25 Waldensian Heritage Wines
910-287-2800
6680 Barbeque Rd.,
19 Honeygirl Meadery Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 APPALACHIAN HIGH COUNTRY AVA
Southport Tasting Room
20 Little River Wines 1 Banner Elk Winery and Villa
910-777-5151
105 S. Howe St., Southport NC 28461 2 Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
21 Locklear Vineyards & Winery Owners: John and Maryann Azzato
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22 Morgan Ridge Vineyards & Brewhouse Location: Brunswick County — From Hwy. 17 (7 mi. north of 4 Plumtree Valley Vineyards
S.C. border) take Hwy. 904 west. After 1.5 miles, take right on
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24 Old Homeplace Vineyard 6 Spencer Mountain Vineyards
13 The Country Squire Restaurant,
Inn & Winery 7 Thistle Meadow Winery
25 Old Stone Winery (910) 296-1727
748 NC Hwy 24 & 50 8 Watauga Lake Winery and Vineyards
26 Owl’s Eye Vineyard & Winery LLC Warsaw, NC 28398 423-768-0345 or 423-768-3633
Website: www.countrysquirewinery.com 6952 Big Dry Run Road, Butler, TN 37640
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7:00pm
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Morganton. The wines are
Asheville. Jeff and Dianne
Frisbee both tell the story
a big bold dinner, and this
dessert wine proves you can
as good as the views, and of the vineyard in different still have room for a glass
From page 5 that’s saying a lot. They just ways. Jeff is the farmer, and of red even after the main
celebrated their 7th An- he tells the story through course is served. Be care-
making this trip a per- niversary, which we think the ups and downs of the ful because the secrets will
fectly paired vineyard visit. must be gifted wines. Their year’s climate. Dianne is a spill out with 18.5% alcohol
Mountain Brook Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc was graphics designer that has - it will let the conversation
has grown quickly since awarded a spot in the 2020 some seriously cool labels flow on and on. Made from
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Jonathan Redgrave took tion and it is delicious with story in a single picture. Petit Verdot, this port styled
ownership. With an expan- bold smoky tobacco and They won a spot in the wine has hints of fig and
sion of the Tasting Room, a pepper flavors and a long 2020 Case with their 2019 raisin in a deep, long drink
significant vineyard expan- dry smooth finish. To say Petit Manseng, which sold of purple pleasure.
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winery, new outdoor tasting be like saying the Pope’s discouraged, they have lots vineyards in our organiza-
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ernet Sauvignon in North ing something. also in the 2020 Case with active driving directions to
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with black cherry, tannins, is Asheville’s escape to a sert wine. Their Villa and Info@NCFineWines.com
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for the next trip West or minutes from downtown ians know how to serve up North Carolina Fine Wines Society.
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6 Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
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SIPPING
AT A DISTANCE
By Kitsey Burns Harrison even when things go back
kburns@yadkinripple.com to ‘normal’ so guests can
enjoy tastings outside with
Area wineries are among their pets,” said Hiatt. “We
the businesses having to are lucky to have tons of
adjust to a “new normal” outdoor seating and spaces
amid the ongoing CO- for guests to enjoy our
VID-19 pandemic and they property so we’ve been able
are doing so with panache to accommodate groups
as customers embrace en- and not have to turn any-
joying wine outdoors. one away. We require res-
During the initial shut- ervations for groups in one
down a number of area and a half hour blocks so Courtesy photos
wineries offered wine pick that we can allow everyone
a chance to enjoy a tasting, Pals enjoy playtime
up to go for customers to
enjoy at home. Now that some food and play some at Sanders Ridge
some restrictions have games.” Winery in Boonville.
eased, intensified cleaning, Sanders Ridge has also
encouraging outdoor wine been seeing a return of
drinking and modifying some of its scheduled wed-
how they offer wine tast- dings as restrictions have
ings are just a few of the eased on gatherings.
things wineries are doing in “We have been able
order to provide a safe way to host some small but
to sip for their customers. intimate fall weddings, and
“We opened back up with again we are so thankful to
wine flights available that have the gorgeous outdoor
first weekend,” said Jenni- space to do so. Many of
fer Hiatt of Sanders Ridge our spring 2020 weddings
Winery in Boonville. “We
had been preparing for
rescheduled for this fall or
next spring,” Hiatt said. CELEBRATING
that possibility and were
ready to go. My 13-year-old
Divine Llama in East
Bend is another winery that
15 YEARS!
son, Colin had been mak- has continued to stay busy
ing flight boards for a few while still keeping socially
weeks for us.” distanced.
Like many wineries, “It has been quite busy,”
Sanders Ridge is offering said Tasting Room Man-
wine flights with mul- ager Dana Dalton. “We’ve
tiple samples poured into scattered our tables out
individual cups rather than distantly so groups and
a traditional wine tasting families can have adequate
space, but it is not unusual First USDA-Certified Organic
that would have customers
inside and standing near to see folks bring their own Vineyard & Winery in the Southeast!
others for a longer period chairs, picnic blankets, etc.
I think people are ready to And our wines are Vegan-Friendly & Gluton-Free!
of time. 70038946
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marked that being outdoors 170 Heritage Vines Way, Elkin, NC 28621 • (on Hwy 268 – 3 mi east of I-77 - Exit 85)
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(336) 366-3301
12 ON THE VINE | WINTER 2020 WWW.ONTHEVINECAROLINA.COMGuests enjoy the outdoor seating areas at
Divine Llama Vineyard in East Bend A tasting flight at Sanders Ridge
”Fortunately we have a our guests and let them
covered outdoor space to enjoy Grassy Creek. It has
work with, so we moved taught us a lot. I think we
operations completely were all mindful before [of
outside for now,” Dalton the need for sanitizing] but
continued. “That seemed it has been a great lesson.
to be the best way to follow It’s been great procedures
the guidelines since the that have been put in place
tasting room is small. We that will continue going
are masking and require forward.”
our customers to mask as Not only are surfaces that Socially distanced wine sipping at Grassy Creek.
well in the wine sales areas, guests are touching be-
and have replaced tast- ing sanitized more often, tures may be on the way make outdoor experiences
ings with flights for now. Douthit said the outside for fall and winter, Douthit even easier and fun at
We are using all dispos- of bottles being touched said she hopes guests will Grassy Creek.”
able glassware and serving by multiple staff members embrace the changing of “We hope the nice
from three separate bars to behind the bar are be- the seasons and come out weather continues. North
keep lines down. In addi- ing wiped down as well to to enjoy even a brisk day Carolina and the Yadkin
tion, we’ve deployed lots of prevent germ spread among outdoors sipping wine. Valley can have some re-
extra sanitation efforts and the staff. “With the beautiful ally nice warm winter days
screen our staff daily.” Grassy Creek is also of- weather in the summer and we hope there are a
Cynthia Douthit, co- fering tasting flights which months and into the fall decent amount of those,”
owner of Grassy Creek can be enjoyed in a few we’re really focusing on the she added. “It’s also fun
Winery in State Road, said limited seating areas inside outdoors,” she said. “We’ve to dress really warmly and
the increased sanitation and expanded seating expanded our seating and bring a blanket.”
efforts are something that outdoors. While the process we’re even making plans Kitsey Burns Harrison may be reached at 336-
will continue long after the may take a little longer on for future changes that will 258-4035 or on Instagram @OnTheVineMag.
pandemic. While wineries the front end, Douthit said
have always had sanitation she was grateful that guests
practices in place to clean have been so agreeable to
glasses and high trafficked wait for their wine flights to
areas, the pandemic has il- be prepared.
lustrated the need for even “I want to commend our
AuthENtiC MExiCAN CuiSiNE
more aggressive cleaning guests. Everyone has been
practices.
“Our goal has been to
so patient. We continually
thank them for their pa-
in Yadkinville, N.C.
We pride ourselves in treating
keep both our guests and tience. There is a little bit of our customers like family and
our staff as safe as pos- a delay in getting your wine we will always use quality ingredients
sible,” said Douthit. “As but everyone stands six feet We offer ion to prepare your food. Come dine
occas
special g for in with us any day of the week from
bad as this pandemic has apart and patiently waits caterin d 11:00 am to 9:00pm.
events anes
been, it’s made us be very and we’re just very grateful s
busines e
Our dInnEr mEnu Is ExpandIng mOrE
all ThE TImE!
thoughtful about how we for that,” said Douthit. at
and priv .
events 216 East Elm St. | Yadkinville, N.C. 27055
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WWW.ONTHEVINECAROLINA.COM WINTER 2020 | ON THE VINE 13Christmas Pudding and Mead
PERFECT
TOGETHER
By Bill Colvard and also offers a distilled
For On The Vine spirit made from honey,
called “Killer Bee.” Again
It’s a shame that the according to Windsor
tradition of a Christmas Run’s website, Killer Bee is
Pudding never quite caught “… a quite smooth liquor,
on in the United States. bearing a distinct honey
Christmas puddings have aroma, and a subtle honey
been around at least since flavor, which is altogether
the Middle Ages, but two pleasant by itself in a glass
elements never change: or snifter, while remaining
dried fruit and plenty of an interesting and highly
alcohol. Currants, raisins flexible mixing option.” Photos by: Bill Colvard| On The Vine
and prunes are the most It turns out one of those
mixing options is Christmas Windsor Run Cellars “honey Moon” golden mead and
common dried fruit. Port,
sherry, mulled wine, rum pudding. Soaking the “Killer Bee” distilled spirits are the perfect way to
and brandy are the most dried fruits destined for add some honeyed goodness to a Christmas pudding.
often used forms of alcohol, a Christmas pudding in
but it is really surprising Windsor Run’s Honey
Moon golden mead and dental damage resulting Historically, pudding
that mead, which is just as from chomping into a basins were ceramic or
“Merry Olde England” as then dousing the finished
pudding with Killer Bee for sixpence. Other tokens metal, but are now often
Christmas pudding itself, is sometimes put in Christmas plastic. The plastic ones
rarely used. a glorious flambé will make
a spectacular finale to your puddings include: a tiny have the advantage of
Besides the history of wishbone (to bring good coming with a tight-
Christmas pudding and Christmas dinner.
Since the late Victorian luck), a silver thimble (for fitting lid which simplifies
mead being so compatible, thrift), or an anchor (to steaming and storage. But
the taste is not merely period, it has been
customary to prepare symbolize safe harbor.) This for an American who has
compatible, it’s a marriage tradition is totally optional. never experienced cooking
made in heaven. Christmas pudding on
the Sunday prior to the If you have any qualms something on the stove-top
Mead in its purest about extraneous coinage, in a plastic container, it is
form is honey and water beginning of Advent, or
“Stir Up Sunday,” which is Monopoly tokens or poultry a harrowing five hours of
fermented into a beverage bones threatening the lives constant worry that one’s
that is essentially honey four or five weeks before
Christmas. Everyone in of your family, by all means, glorious pudding is, at any
wine. Windsor Run leave them out. moment, collapsing into a
Cellars in Hamptonville the family, especially the
children, should give the Unlike cooks in the puddle of molten plastic.
makes several meads, United Kingdom and Do NOT attempt to
and their “Honey Moon” pudding a stir to bring good
luck in the following year, countries which formerly use a plastic bowl that
golden mead, according comprised the British wasn’t expressly made for
to their website, “offers preferably stirring from
East to West, in honor of Empire, you may not have the purpose because it
the lingering richness of a pudding basin. You’ll obviously will not possess
sweet wild flower honey, the direction in which the
Magi will soon be traveling. need one. Since only the the Christmas magic to
warmed by the addition of upper classes had ovens defy the laws of physics
our very own hand crafted It’s also customary to
put a sixpence into the back in the day, Christmas and melting points. Even
liquor.” The description is puddings are steamed in a with a purchased plastic
accurate, and Honey Moon’s pudding, and the lucky
recipient of the coin can pot of boiling water on top pudding basin, place it on
flavor profile is perfect for of the stove. The steaming a saucer or a steamer insert
Christmas pudding. expect to find wealth in
the coming year. Hopefully, requires many hours, and to keep it from touching the
Windsor Run is a you need a vessel capable of bottom of your pot during
distillery as well as a winery, enough to repair any
handling that. steaming. Even Christmas
14 ON THE VINE | WINTER 2020 WWW.ONTHEVINECAROLINA.COMmagic needs a little help. raisins and scissored pitted Put the sprig of holly on in a cool, dark place,
When the big day prunes into a bowl with the top of the pudding, then periodically dousing with
comes, decorate your Mead, swill the bowl a bit, heat the Killer Bee Spirits a bit of Killer Bee. Then
Christmas pudding with then cover with plastic wrap in a small pan, and the proceed as per the recipe
a sprig of holly, just like and leave to steep overnight minute it’s hot, but before on Christmas Day.
Mrs. Cratchit did in “A or for up to a week. it boils – you don’t want the Freeze ahead: Make
Christmas Carol.” Mrs. When the fruits have alcohol to burn off before and freeze the Christmas
Cratchit was surprisingly had their steeping time, you attempt to flambé it pudding for up to 1 year
nonchalant about strolling put a large pan of water on — pour the hot Killer Bee ahead. Thaw overnight
to the dinner table bearing to boil, and prepare your Spirits over the pudding. at room temperature and
a flaming pudding doused pudding basin for steaming. Now light the pudding, proceed as per the recipe
in accelerant, considering In a large mixing bowl, preferably with a long on Christmas Day.
the prevalence of tenement combine all the remaining kitchen match. Remove Hard Sauce
fires in Victorian England. pudding ingredients (except the holly before flaming ¼ pound butter (1 stick),
You should perhaps be the Killer Bee Spirits.) if it makes you nervous. A at room temperature
more careful. Be especially Add the steeped fruits, healthy respect for fire and 6 to 8 tbsp. confectioners’
careful of dangly sleeves scraping in all the Mead liquor’s properties as an sugar
and long, flowy hair. with a rubber spatula, and accelerant is a good thing. 2 tbsp. (or more, to taste)
There’s going to be plenty mix to combine thoroughly, Traditionally served with Killer Bee Spirits
of drama without setting then fold in coins or Hard Sauce, which you Cream the butter and
yourself or your house on charms if using. can easily make while the sugar together thoroughly.
fire. Scrape and press the pudding is steaming, but Beat in the spirit, a little
Christmas Pudding mixture into the prepared you may prefer whipped at a time, until the mixture
Serves 8-10 pudding basin, squish it cream (use some Mead is quite smooth. Serve by
1-¼ cups currants down and put on the lid if instead of vanilla extract) or spoonfuls over individual
1 cup golden raisins you have one. Otherwise ice cream. slices of pudding.
1 cup roughly chopped do the foil and parchment Make ahead: Make the
pitted prunes paper origami explained Christmas pudding up Bill Colvard is a freelance writer who enjoys
cooking with wine almost, but not quite, as
¾ cup Windsor Run above. Place in the pot of to 6 weeks ahead. Keep much as drinking it.
Cellars Honey Moon Mead boiling water with the water
⅔ cup all-purpose flour coming halfway up the
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