Our Preferred Vineyards

NC Wine Gals Preferred Vineyard List

There are several wine-growing regions in the state of North Carolina. Our tours feature visits to vineyards in the well-established Yadkin Valley AVA & Swan Creek AVA and vineyards in the mountain regions around Asheville, Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA.

Both areas contribute to overall wealth of amazing wine produced in the state of North Carolina.

Premium vineyards have an additional fee.

Charlotte & Winston Salem Area Vineyards

Swan Creek AVA Vineyards

(These vineyards are 60 minutes from central Charlotte.)

Castelo Barrone – Husband & wife vineyard across the street from Raffaldini. Serving up some fantastic reds, definitely try their Tannat & Petit Verdot.
Sotrio – A newer vineyard offering Italian-style wines and featuring a white Sangiovese. Additionally, they brew beer on-site.
Shadow Springs – This is a delicious vineyard making a Petite Verdot and Petit Manseng that will change humanity. Adorned with patios and a small lake, this medium-sized vineyard is fast becoming a favorite.
Dobbins Creek – Small vineyard serving up an amazing new dry Riesling and some up-and-coming Merlots.
Piccione – A boutique vineyard known for its Italian-style wines and one of the best views in the Yadkin Valley. They dabble in Italian reds to gorgeous sparkling rosé.
Midnight Magdalena – A boutique vineyard smack in the middle of the valley, serves up some bold & delicious options. Their Provence-style rose is a game-changer.
Laurel Gray – One of North Carolina’s oldest vineyards, Laurel Gray produces some mouth-watering wines that consistently win awards. If you haven’t had a barrel-fermented Chardonnay yet, this is the place to get one.
Raffaldini – This is perhaps one of Carolina’s prettiest vineyards, Raffaldini. They make excellent Italian wines and have been doing so since 2008. There are size limits for groups, and reservations are required for tastings.

PREMIUM VINEYARD

Dynamis – NC’s only billionaire-owned vineyard, which sits atop Brushy Mountain on 1500 pristine acres. Tours here do not include the main house.

Yadkin Valley AVA Vineyards

(These vineyards are 60-90 minutes from central Charlotte.)

Golden Road – A gorgeous Surry County vineyard on an amazing piece of property. They offer one heck of a bourbon barrel-aged red.
Christian Paul – A newer vineyard not far from Shelton. They offer great vibes and great wine.
Brandon Hills – A small vineyard on less than 10 acres, that offers dry and sweeter style wines. We love their Barbera and Raptor Red.
Hanover Park – French style of winemaking set around a gorgeous restored 19th farmhouse. They excel in red wines like Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
Lazy Elm – A small production farmer-led vineyard that distills and makes wine on the property.
Curran Alexander – New vineyard on a historic farm with some amazing American history. We love their Pinot Grigio and reserve reds.
Junius Lindsey – A small vineyard on land that’s been in the family for 100-plus years. They focus on Rhone Valley wine grapes such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Viognier.
Cellar 4201 – A boutique vineyard (and hidden gem) making limited production wines that excel in red varietals such as Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon.
Stoney Knoll – This 6th-generation former tobacco farm makes some of the best Viognier (white) around. This is a great (relatively unknown) boutique vineyard open only from Thursday to Saturday.
Shelton—90 minutes from Charlotte, Shelton boasts a diverse selection of delicious wines. We prefer their Tannat, a French grape that packs an intense punch.
Haze Gray—Owned by a retired military couple, this charming vineyard in the upper Yadkin Valley has a slate of impressive wines, including a marvelous Chambourcin.
Hidden Vineyard—With a view of Pilot Mountain and a converted tobacco drying room into a private tasting room, this vineyard offers up some delicious wines that are sure to please. We love their Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Manseng.
Jones Von Drehle – Located in the upper Yadkin Valley AVA, this vineyard has some of the best bottles of wine around. We love most of their wines and are especially smitten with their Petit Verdot (red) and Petit Manseng (white). This vineyard is 90 minutes from downtown Charlotte.
Native Vines Winery – An American Indian-owned winery serving up the sweeter side of NC wine.
Old Homeplace Vineyard – Massive property where wine is served from a large barn. Great vibes and lots of outdoor shade.

Premium Vineyard

Rayson—Rayson (formerly RayLen) was purchased by JoLo Vineyards in late 2023 and is soon to become a more luxury-style vineyard in the Mocksville area. Premium tours only.
JoLo Vineyards – A boutique vineyard close to Winston-Salem serving up award-winning red wines.

Asheville Area Vineyards

Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA

Burntshirt – A popular vineyard 30 minutes from Asheville serving up a large variety of local wines with an on-site restaurant.
Saint Paul’s – A hop, skip & jump from Burntshirt, this boutique vineyard has some great red wines and a relaxed atmosphere.
Souther Williams—This is a newer Hendersonville vineyard in a gorgeous valley. We love their red wines, especially their Cabernet Franc.
Sawyer Springs – A super cute & family-owned vineyard that was the first to grow the Zinfandel grape in the state.

Premium Vineyard

Stone Ashe – A gorgeous boutique vineyard serving up some amazing white wines with picturesque views. Part of our premium wine service upgrade. Available to private groups only. Group size restrictions apply.
Marked Tree—Another example that small production produces great wine. The owner-designed tasting room is one you will remember.

Tryon Vineyards

(Approximately 60 minutes from Asheville.)

Overmountain – This is a family-owned and operated vineyard on a beautiful property with one heck of a Petite Verdot.
Mountain Brook – Large vineyard with tons of outdoor space and perfect for large groups, Mountain Brook is a great stop on our tours.
Parker-Binns – This vineyard excels in red wine production and a mind-blowing steel chardonnay.