Private Charlotte Wine Tours
Private Charlotte Wine Tours
Private Charlotte Wine Tour
Join the NC Wine Gals on weekly Charlotte wine tours to North Carolina's premier wine-growing region, the Yadkin Valley. It’s an exciting time to be drinking Carolina wine. Each tour features wine ranging from Chardonnay and Montepulciano to Vermentino and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to wine, we bring a charcuterie board and snacks. Expect to learn a lot about wine, pairing food and wine, and the amazing history of NC wine. Thanks & Drink On, The NC Wine Gals
3 Vineyards
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Wine & Food Pairings
Tours include charcuterie & wine at each stop.
Wine Gal Guide
Each tour feature a knowledgeable female wine guide.
Private Pickup
Tours includes private pickup at a home, Airbnb, or hotel.
What's Included
- Pastry & wine pairing plus keepsake wine glass at pickup.
- Private pickup at home, airbnb, or hotel.
- Charcuterie board
- Wine at each stop including (1) tasting/flight
- Water & snacks
- Knowledgeable NC Wine Gal guide
- Transportation in the NC Wine Gal Van.
- Sometimes Harry the Wine Dorkie
- Ability to pick your own vineyards
- Ability to pick your own wine styles (sweet, dry, all red, etc)
- Group size from 4-10. If you have a larger group, contact us (use the form below).
- A non-refundable deposit equal to 1 booking is required for this tour. Booking insurance is available for each tour & protects against tour cancellations.
Vineyard Upgrade
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Wine Flights
Add additional flights at any of our vineyards.
Trip Itinerary
This is a typical 6-hour itinerary for our Charlotte wine tours.
After introductions, you will enjoy your first pairing of the day with a fun pastry and wine pairing. You will be blown away how much food changes the taste of wine.
The best vineyards are 60+ minutes from the uptown Charlotte area. Be prepared for an hour in the wine van but don’t worry, our guides have curated a fun wine tour playlist (or you can play your own). Please note that the wine van also has plenty of water and snacks for you to enjoy throughout the day.
Your first vineyard will introduce you a delicions North Carolina grown rosé wine. This wine is typically dry and is paired with charcuterie (meat & cheese box) from a local Charlotte company. You will spend about an hour here and are welcome to enjoy more wine or participate in a tasting.
Your second vineyard is considered the red wine stop (on our typical tours) and is where we find a suitable dish to match the intensity of the red wine we have chosen for the group. In the past we have done marinara meatballs & gnocchi, pulled pork BBQ & chimichurri steak. The wines you will try range from Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot to a Petit Verdot. NC red wines tend to lend themselves perfectly to food.
The final vineyard is typically where you will get a full wine tasting. This tasting typically consists of 6 – 10 wines (depending on the vineyard) and will offer you a wide variety of different kinds of NC wine. You will have 60 minutes and if you like a wine, please buy a bottle to share with those that could not come on the tour.
Your tour departs at 4 pm and will take about 60 minutes to get you back to the meeting location.
FAQs
Our tours include curated wine selections at the first 2 stops, 1 bottle per 3 people, and (1) tasting.
Groups can also purchase additional wine at each stop.
Private tours can request any style of wine they wish.
We are estimating a stay of 60 to 75 minutes at each vineyard.
Yes, private groups can pick any 3 vineyards for their tour.
We can also offer guidance on how to maximize your day and minimize your time spend in the van.
Yes, outside coolers with drinks & food are permitted on our tours.
No, per NC law, it is illegal to drink alcohol of any kind in our vans because we are not designated as for-hire.
Please note that any spills other than water assess cleaning fees of $200+ for any spillages.
Please see our current cleaning, drinking, and behavior policy to know what is acceptable and unacceptable on your tour.
This tour only includes charcuterie and a snack basket of chips. Individuals are encouraged to bring additional food.
Some vineyards will have food trucks.
For the most part, our wine tours are best experienced outdoors. Sometimes there will be opportunities to be seated indoors or under covered areas, but it’s important to know that Carolina summers can be very sunny and very hot. Please dress for the weather for your tour.
In winter, we will try to accommodate indoor requests.
- 2 Vineyard tours are 4.5 hours, including drive-time.
- 3 Vineyard tours are 6 hours, including drive-time.
Takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach the Yadkin area vineyards.
Our typical pickup time for all Friday and Saturday tours is 11 a.m., and Sunday tours 12 p.m.
If your group would like to start earlier to later, please let us know.
Non-drinkers are charged a flat fee of $100 which covers transportation and food costs.
Unless otherwise specified, public-facing tours do not offer refunds within 72 hours (3 days) of the wine tour date. However, you can receive partial credit toward a future wine tour if you need to reschedule.
For all private tours, no refunds are given 14 days before a wine tour. All deposits are kept and not refunded. We recommend purchasing insurance at the time of booking.
Our policies sometimes change, so always check here for the most current one.
Please see our current cleaning and tour behavior policies. Click here.
A non-refundable deposit equal to (1) booking is required for a private tour. This saves your date.
Booking insurance is available for each tour & protects against tour cancellations.
Transportation Only?
If you are looking for transportation-only tours, our rates start at $125/hr and we can accommodate up to 11 people in our Ford Transit van. 5-hour minimum. Contact us with questions.
There is a $125 non-refundable deposit required for this option. This money applies to your balance. Booking insurance is available for each tour & protects tour cancellations.
More questions about a private tour?
