Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge
172 Benny Parsons Road
Purlear, NC 28665
Phone: (336) 973-7375


Tasting Room, Racing Museum dedicated to Benny Parsons NASCAR Champion, Wine Shop, Gift Shop. Rendezvous Ridge Vineyard sits on land that has been in the Parsons family for a very long time. Fifty-six acres that backs up to Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest with a huge wooden house steeped in family history, thats where Benny Parsons is from. Mama Julia, the great-grandmother who raised him, the Parsons family cemetery in Parsonsville, Stony Hill Baptist Church, West Wilkes High School, these are his memories. If the trees along the Yadkin River basin could talk, and some say they can, they would whisper tales of moonshine, stills and late night meetings. Now they will have a new story to tell. Located in western North Carolina between Boone and Wilkesboro in the foothills of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Brushy Mountains, Rendezvous Ridge Vineyard is writing a new page in history. Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 to 6:00 Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 Location Information: VIEW MAP From US 421, North on NC 16 2 mi. into Millers Creek. Left on Boone Trail/Old 421 (BoJangles on left). Travel 3 mi. right onto Parsonville Rd & approx. 4 mi. turn right on Benny Parsons Rd & U R here!

Buck Shoals Vineyard
6137 Vintner Way
Hamptonville, NC 27020
Phone: TBA


The vineyard was started as a vision of Terry and Joanne Crater, who started enjoying and collecting fine wines back in the 1980s. Terry particularly enjoyed the Italian wines with a special love of Amarone. This love of wines coupled with ownership of some fine Yadkin County tobacco soil was the start of a vision which culminated in the first planting of five and one half acres of nine grape varieties in April 2003. Another one and one half acres and two more varieties will be planted in 2004. The vineyard track covers approximately 13 acres with another 32 acres across Windsor Road for potential future expansion. Varieties planted in 2003 include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Syrah, Traminette, Barbera and Nebbiolo. Additional varieties planned for 2004 include Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot.

Elkin Creek Vineyard & Winery
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Phone: 336-526-5119


Inspired by one man's passion, along the foothills of the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina, lies Elkin Creek Vineyard. From the hand-hewed beams of the winery, to the hand-tendered estate vines, you will sense the rhythm of man in harmony with nature. Experience a blend of tradition, passion and nature celebrated by the art of wine making that is captured in each handcrafted bottle. Enjoy a delightful meal — prepared in a hand-built, wood-burning brick oven — at The Kitchen at Elkin Creek. In fact, Southern Living magazine calls the Kitchen at Elkin Creek 'the best in the valley.' † Open Thursday, and Friday for dinner, Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. Due to unique nature of our dining room, it is strongly recommended that guests make advance reservations. Elkin Creek Vineyard is the premier destination in the Yadkin Valley for your wedding or special event.

Laurel Gray Vineyards
5276 Old Hwy 421
Hamptonville, NC 27020
Phone: 336-468-8463


Laurel Gray Vineyards currently encompasses 5 acres of French Vinifera grapes, 70 Jackson-Perkins roses, a 75-year old milking parlor converted into our tasting room-gift shop, a picturesque farm pond, and a big red barn. We invite you to visit our vineyards and farm. Come taste our wines, picnic by the pond, relax in the front porch glider while watching for wildlife, and become new friends.

McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
315 Thurmond PO Road
Thurmond, NC 28683
Phone: 336-874-3003


Nestled on nearly thirty acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — deep in the heart of the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina — lies McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks. We are a family owned and operated winery and vineyard specializing in small lots of award-winning artisan wines and hard ciders. Our dedication to sustainable growing and low intervention winemaking has resulted in wines and hard ciders as expressive and distinct as the land whereupon the fruit grows.

MenaRick Vineyard & Winery
328 Luffman Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Phone: (336) 328-7039


Soon to be open winery featuring Portuguese and Spanish varieties.

Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Phone: (336)835-9463


After a long and exhaustive search, the Raffaldini Family found an extraordinary section of land that not only reflects their heritage but also holds the promise of making truly classic wines. Some of the varietals are so unique, that the Raffaldini Family is not only the sole vineyard in the East Coast to plant them but also the first in the United States. Tasting room hours are Thursday and Saturday, 12-5 pm; Friday 12-6 pm; Sunday 1-5 pm and by appointment.

Shelton Vineyards
286 Cabernet Lane
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone:(336) 366-4724



The Premier Winery in the East
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, the winery features a spacious visitor center with a tasting bar and gift shop. Shelton Vineyards offers tours and tastings every day of the week. Shelton Vineyards' grounds are beautifully landscaped, and picnicking is encouraged. Picnic supplies are available on the premises. During the summer months, Shelton Vineyards sponsors a summer concert series on our outdoor stage.