Wineries Visited by Classic Winery Tours Yadkin Valley Winery Shuttles
Classic Winery Tours welcomes you to discover North Carolina’s celebrated wine country with our exclusive Yadkin Valley Winery Shuttles. Based in charming Elkin, NC, we combine convenience with a personalized touch, offering thoughtfully curated itineraries featuring the area’s most renowned wineries, as well as fully customized experiences designed around your tastes and interests. Whether you’re planning an intimate escape or a lively group outing, our professional, knowledgeable drivers provide a refined, comfortable, and safe ride through the scenic foothills. Savor award-winning wines and warm Southern hospitality when you reserve your Yadkin Valley Winery Shuttles for your next vineyard experience. Request a Shuttle >>
Chestnut Branch Farm & Cabin is Located in the Middle of Yadkin Valley Wine Country
Information on Yadkin Valley Wineries
Yadkin Valley Winery Shuttles invites you to discover North Carolina’s premier wine region with ease and style. Conveniently based in the heart of Elkin, NC, we combine accessibility with a personalized experience, offering thoughtfully curated itineraries featuring some of the area’s most celebrated wineries, as well as fully customized outings tailored to your unique tastes and interests. Whether you’re planning a relaxing afternoon getaway or a special celebration, our team ensures a seamless, enjoyable journey through the Yadkin Valley.
Golden Road Vineyards
Tucked along its namesake road with a stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Golden Road Vineyards Tasting Room offers a cozy atmosphere, complete with warm wood accents. Just around the corner from Chestnut Branch Farm and Cabin, it features an outdoor tasting area with multiple fire pits, making it a perfect spot for guests to unwind and enjoy local wines and music while taking in the scenic beauty of the area.
- Grapes / Wines: Estate wines from Petit Manseng, Traminette, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Tannat grapes
- Tasting Room Hours: Fri. (2-7P) | Sat. (12-7P) | Sun. (12-7P) | Mon. - Thurs. (Closed)
- Directions: 542 Golden Road, State Road, NC 28676
- Phone: 336-827-0124
- Web Site: www.grvwines.com
Jones von Drehle Vineyards
Jones von Drehle Vineyards and Winery, a family-owned business in Thurmond, North Carolina – located just up the road from Chestnut Branch Farm Cabin. Since 2007, they’ve produced wines exclusively from their 30 acres of estate-grown vines, focusing on high-quality fruit from carefully selected and beautiful location under the Blue Ridge Mountains. The winery also features live music events in an outdoor amphitheater.
- Grapes / Wines: Large selection of estate grown reds, whites, and rose'
- Tasting Room Hours: Wed. - Sat. (11A-5P) | Sun. (12-5P) | Mon. - Tues. (Closed)
- Directions: 964 Old Railroad Grade Road Thurmond, NC 28683
- Phone: (336) 874-2800 ext. 3
- Web Site: www.jonesvondrehle.com
Shelton Vineyards
Shelton Vineyards, located outside of Dobson, North Carolina, just minutes from Chestnut Branch Cabin. Established in 1999, Shelton is a family-owned winery offering scenic views and award-winning wines. The estate spans 300 acres of vineyards, a beautiful Tuscany style winery and tasting rooms that produce a variety of wines. The winery hosts live music events as well as Harvest Grill restaurant.
- Grapes / Wines: Estate - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Petit Manseng
- Tasting Room Hours: Mon. - Tues. (11A-5P) | Wed. -Sat. (11A-6P) | Sun. (12-5P)
- Directions: 286 Cabernet Lane Dobson, NC 27017
- Phone: 336-366-4724
- Web Site: www.sheltonvineyards.com
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
On the way to Elkin from Chestnut Branch Cabin, Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery blends a passion for wine with local history. Housed in a historic dairy barn, the winery offers excellent wines, a charming tasting room and patio, scenic hiking trails, and views of Carter Falls, all set amidst the beautiful Grassy Creek property.
- Grapes / Wines: Estate plantings of Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.
- Tasting Room Hours: Thurs. - Fri.. (12-5P) | Sat. (12-6P) | Sun. (1-5P) | Closed Mon.-Tues.
- Directions: 235 Chatham Cottage Circle State Road, NC 28676
- Phone: 336-835-2458
- Web Site: www.grassycreekvineyard.com
Adagio Vineyards
Adagio winery and vineyards features a spacious tasting room located above the 3,000-square-foot underground winery. The tasting room itself combines rustic elegance with three distinct tasting bars: a large, curved stand-up bar, a sit-down kitchen bar, and a violin showcase bar. Adagio operates two vineyards: a six-acre site about a mile from the winery, and a smaller three-quarter acre vineyard surrounding the facility.
- Grapes / Wines: Merlot, Arandell, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Traminette
- Tasting Room Hours: Mon., Thurs. - Sat. (12-5P) | Sun. (1-5P) | Tues. - Wed. (Closed)
- Directions: 139 Benge Drive, Elkin, NC 28621
- Phone: 336-258-2333
- Web Site: www.adagiovineyards.com
Christian Paul Vineyards
Christian Paul Vineyards continues a long tradition of winemaking by the Ercolani family in the Tuscany and Umbria regions of Italy. Transferring that knowledge and tradition to North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley, the vineyard produces high-quality wines from vinifera and hybrid grapes. The vineyard offers a unique, interactive wine-tasting experience, inspired by international wine regions.
- Grapes / Wines: Current plantings include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Traminette, Malbec, Albariño, Chambourcin, and Montepulciano
- Tasting Room Hours: Mon. (12-5P) | Fri. (12-6P) | Sat. (11A-6P) | Sun. (12 - 6P) | Tues. - Wed. (Closed)
- Directions: 156 Tuscan Way Elkin, NC 28621
- Phone: 336-909-2723
- Web Site: www.christianpaulvineyards.com
Slightly Askew Winery
Located “in town” Elkin, this unique Yadkin Valley Winery, crafts wines from select juices acquired from the finest global wine regions. Their selection of humorously named wines caters to all tastes, featuring sweet fruit wines for enthusiasts and dry to semi-dry reds and whites for those who prefer less sweetness. Experience a diverse range of exceptional, distinct wines with a side of wit from wine maker Walt.
- Grapes / Wines: Some favorites include Slut Dog Sin, Grateful Red, Elkahol, Numb Knutz, and Nasty Bastard.
- Tasting Room Hours: Thurs. - Sat. (1P-6P) | Sun. (1-5P) | Closed Mon.-Wed..
- Directions: 913 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621
- Phone: 336-835-2700
- Web Site: www.slightlyaskewwines.com
Serre Vineyards
Serre Vineyards opened its tasting room on September 24, 2020. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 70-acre vineyard offers a relaxing environment with stunning mountain views. Visitors can enjoy small-production, vineyard-designated wines that reflect the valley’s unique terrior, either in the tasting room or while exploring the property. Bring a picnic basket, or enjoy pre-made charcuterie available onsite.
- Grapes / Wines: Various small batch estate wines, Beast Trail Brewing craft and domestic beer on tap.
- Tasting Room Hours: Saturdays (12-5P) | All other days by appointment only.
- Directions: 364 Beast Trail, Mt Airy, NC 27030
- Phone: 336-525-9463
- Web Site: www.serrevineyards.com
Carolina Heritage Winery
Carolina Heritage Vineyards, a certified organic winery in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley, was founded in 2015 by Clyde and Patricia Coldwell. In 2021, Patrick and Wendy McNabb took over, promoting sustainable practices with organic wines and unique beer concoctions on tap and in eco-friendly packaging. The winery offers a welcoming atmosphere, complete with free range chickens and their dog, Sully.
- Grapes / Wines: Varietals of Chambourcin, Norton, Traminette, Frontenac and muscadines including Noble, Magnolia, and Carlos, plus organically grown blueberries, and elderberries.
- Tasting Room Hours: Sat. (12-8P) | Sun. (12-6P) | Closed Mon.-Fri.
- Directions: 170 Heritage Vines Way Elkin, NC 28621
- Phone: 336-448-4781
- Web Site: www.carolinaheritagevineyards.com
Haze Gray
Haze Gray Vineyards, located on an 85-acre former farm near Dobson, is owned by Deane and Becky Muhlenberg, both with strong military ties. The vineyard grows nine grape varietals on nine acres and is certified as a Homegrown by Heroes farm. The tasting room honors military service, showcasing photos of the Muhlenberg family’s eight generations of service.
- Grapes / Wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Traminette, Merlot, Chambourcin, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat.
- Tasting Room Hours: Thurs. - Sat. (10A - 6P) Sun. (12P - 6P)
- Directions: 761 Stony Knoll Road Dobson, NC 27017
- Phone: (336) 374-1072
- Web Site: hazegrayvineyards.com
Round Peak Vineyards
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Mount Airy, NC, this beautiful 32-acre property in the Yadkin Valley AVA (American Viticulture Area) sits at 1,300 feet. Round Peak Vineyards crafts high-quality dry red and white wines from 12 acres of French and Italian grape varieties under the Round Peak brand. They also produce sweeter wines, cider, mead, and beer under the Skull Camp brand, and also feature a 9-hole disc golf course.
- Grapes / Wines: Estate varietals include Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Manseng , Tannat , Montepulciano , and Norton
- Tasting Room Hours: Fri. (12-8P) | Sat. (11-6P) | Sun. (12-5P) | April - December Mon. - Thurs. (12-5P)
- Directions: 765 Round Peak Church Road Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
- Phone: (336) 352-5595
- Web Site: www.roundpeak.com
JOLO Winery
JOLO Winery, a veteran-owned, family-operated business, combines passion for vineyards, hospitality, and winemaking. Named after the founders’ sons, Joey and Logan, JOLO represents family, dedication, and craftsmanship in creating exceptional wines. Their vision is to build a multi-generational legacy. Visitors are invited to experience a journey of flavors, tradition, and genuine hospitality at JOLO Winery.
- Grapes / Wines: Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Cynthiana, Merlot, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Marquette.
- Tasting Room Hours: By appointment only.
- Directions: 219 JOLO Winery Lane Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
- Phone: (336) 614-0030
- Web Site: www.jolovineyards.com
Stony Knoll Vineyards
Stony Knoll Vineyards, a North Carolina Century Farm, has deep roots dating back to 1896. Initially a tobacco farm, it transitioned to cattle and hay in the 1980s. In the late 1990s, Van Coe envisioned a new direction for the farm, focusing on grape cultivation. Today, the vineyard honors family history by producing quality wines and preserving its cultural legacy.
- Grapes / Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Niagara, Merlot, Chambourcin, Viognier, Arandell, and Corot Noir
- Tasting Room Hours: Mon. (10A-6P) | Thurs. - Sat. (10A-6P)
- Directions: 1143 Stony Knoll Road Dobson, North Carolina 27017
- Phone: (336) 374-5752
- Web Site: www.stonyknollvineyards.com
Dynamis Estate Wines
Dynamis Estate Wines is a high-elevation vineyard and winery located on a 1,500-acre private estate in Jonesville, North Carolina. Combining old-world European techniques with modern technology, they craft wines with unique complexity. The higher altitude and rocky soil of The Brushies, shaped by ancient seismic events, create a distinctive terroir that produces flavorful, exceptional grapes.
- Grapes / Wines: Bordeaux varietals, including cabernet sauvignon, merlot, red blends and sauvignon blanc.
- Tasting Room Hours: By reservation only - Thurs. - Sat. (11A - 5P) Sun. (12P - 5P)
- Directions: 1004 Highland Road Jonesville, NC 28642
- Phone: (336) 468-6702
- Web Site: dynamisestatewines.com
Hidden Vineyard
Hidden Vineyard is a boutique winery on nine acres between Dobson and Pilot Mountain. Its cozy, industrial farmhouse tasting room features natural light, with a porch offering views of the vines. Guests can stroll through the vineyard, including an open trail that provides scenic views of Pilot Mountain’s peak.
- Grapes / Wines: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot and Pinot Gris, Locally crafted beer..
- Tasting Room Hours: Thurs. - Sat. (11A-6P) Sun. (12P - 5P)
- Directions: 125 Hidden Vines Lane, Dobson, NC 27017
- Phone: (336) 614-4219
- Web Site: www.hidden-vineyard.com
Raffaldini Vineyards
At Raffaldini Vineyards, guests enter a 102-acre estate surrounded by fragrant roses, Italian herbs, and fig and olive trees, set against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors follow a winding garden path to the Tuscan villa, where the staff guides them on an Italian odyssey. Raffaldini’s bold reds and delicate whites, crafted from authentic Italian varietals, are made with meticulous care and in perfect harmony with nature.
- Grapes / Wines: Classically Italian-style wines, producing reds like Sangiovese Classico, Montepulciano Riserva, and Sagrantino, along with a white Vermentino and a sparkling Prosecco-style wine called Auguri.
- Tasting Room Hours: Mon. (11A-5P) Wed. - Sat. (11A - 5P) Sun. (12P - 5P)
- Directions: 450 Groce Road Ronda, North Carolina 28670
- Phone: (336) 835-9463
- Web Site: www.raffaldini.com
Old North State Winery
Old North State Winery, founded in 2002 by Ben Webb in Mt. Airy, NC, blends a passion for viticulture, technology, and community. With a 28-acre vineyard, the winery produces award-winning wines from unique North Carolina grapes. Located in a historic 1890 hardware store, it offers wine tastings, dining, and events, revitalizing downtown Mt. Airy as a tourism hub.
- Grapes / Wines: Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Riesling, Petit Manseng, Fish Hippie brand wines, and Carlos and Nobel Muscadines a native NC grape.
- Tasting Room Hours: Winery by appointment. Restaurant - Tues.-Wed. (11A-2P) Thurs.-Sat. (11A-9P)
- Directions: 308 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
- Phone: (336) 789-9463
- Web Site: oldnorthstatewinery.com
RagApple Lassie Vineyards
Frank and Lenna Hobson transitioned their century-old family farm in Yadkin Valley to a winery in 2002, after the decline of tobacco farming. Named after Frank’s championship 4-H calf, RagApple Lassie, the winery features unique architecture designed by UNC Charlotte students. It includes an underground wine cellar, a mural, and a catwalk showcasing the vineyard’s year-round activities.
- Grapes / Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Syrah, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir
- Tasting Room Hours: Sat. - Sun. (12-6P)
- Directions: 3724 Ragapple Lassie Ln, Boonville, NC 27011
- Phone: (336) 367-6000
- Web Site: www.ragapplelassie.com
Midnight Magdalena
Midnight Magdalena Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard in North Carolina’s Swan Creek AVA. With over 50 acres of land, abundant sunshine, and a unique micro-climate, it produces high-quality, “old world” style dry wines. The vineyard is dedicated to craftsmanship and tradition, creating wines that reflect the region’s distinctive character and heritage in every bottle.
- Grapes / Wines: Riesling, Traminette, Merlot, Moschofilero, and Tempranillo
- Tasting Room Hours: Wed. - Sat. (11-5P) Sun. (12P-5P)
- Directions: 5109 Howell School Rd Jonesville, NC 28642
- Phone: (336) 835-6681
- Web Site: www.midnightmagdalena.com
Piccione Vineyards
In 1921, Giuseppe Piccione immigrated to America from Sicily, settling in Brooklyn. His grandson, Dr. William Piccione, became a Harvard-trained surgeon, cherishing memories of his grandfather’s winemaking. Inspired by his heritage, Bill earned Italian citizenship and sommelier certification. In 2010, he founded Piccione Vineyards in North Carolina’s Swan Creek AVA to continue the family’s winemaking tradition.
- Grapes / Wines: All estate grown grapes for Chardonnay, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero Amaro, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, and Vermentino.
- Tasting Room Hours: Daily (12P-6P) Last Call (5:30P)
- Directions: 2364 Cedar Forest Rd. Ronda, NC 28670
- Phone: (336) 571-1024
- Web Site: www.piccionevineyards.com
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