May 18, 2018 This has been a busy month so far and it is only the middle of the month. The 1897 vertical tasting we had on May 6th was special and we were pleased that all of the wines showed well. We were very happy that the 2002 1897 was a favorite of many present. So, if you have a bottle at home we hope you will enjoy! The 2009 was also a favorite but we know it can age longer. Last Thursday I headed out to Arizona to… Read More
May 4, 2018 Sitting on the front porch on this beautiful Friday afternoon I think about tomorrow and a brand new festival up in West Jefferson that we are going to attend. The weather will not be like today, but we can hope for it. We will bring some of our regulars to this festival and a few special wines to share also. We live in such a wine world and it is always amazing when I get asked if we are a new winery and why they did not… Read More
Please join us at 4pm on Sunday, May 6th for a special vertical tasting of our 1897 from six vintages: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, and 2010. This is a reservation only event and will be limited to a small group. Cost is $50 per person and will include some beef, cheese and chocolate, along with these special wines. Some of these vintages will also be for sale on this day from our cellar. For reservations, please call us at 336-463-2875 or email at [email protected].
Join us on Sunday, April 29th from 12:30-3pm as we welcome back Michael Burton’s Smoke Wagon food truck, along with our friend Herbie, who will be playing his original music.
April 13, 2018 Just when you think everything has been planted, some vines need to be replaced. The past few winters had some very cold days and we lost certain vines. We planted some last week, as well as today. Replacing Chambourcin vines has to be done carefully as the new growth is beginning to emerge in the vineyard. A bucket of Syrah vines sat in water waiting their turn to go into the ground. This afternoon some Viognier and Marsanne vines will join the others already in the back… Read More
