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Sip Happens in Kannapolis
What do you do with a long weekend? You pack the car, head to the Kannapolis area, and visit five new wineries , of course. 🍇 We turned three days into a full-on tasting tour — discovering new pours, meeting passionate owners, and adding five more stops to our North Carolina wine map. From crisp whites to bold reds (and maybe a sweet surprise or two), this weekend was all about exploring what local wine country has to offer. Cauble Creek Vineyard If you’re looking for a true
Delayne Martin
Feb 226 min read
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Exploring Boise's Wine Urban Wine Scene
Telaya Wine Company On a recent trip to Boise, Idaho, Charles and I spent a delightful afternoon exploring two of Garden City’s urban...
Delayne Martin
Oct 10, 20253 min read
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Exploring Cleveland County's Hidden Gem Baker Farm and Winery at Buffalo Creek
Cleveland County is home to Baker Farm and Winery at Buffalo Creek. The winery gets its name from the creek that flows through the...
Delayne Martin
Sep 4, 20252 min read
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A Perfect Day in Southport: Supporting Local, One Bite (and Sip) at a Time
A Perfect Day in Southport: Supporting Local, One Bite (and Sip) at a Time Winey Friends recently set out for a relaxing day in the...
Kelly Cave
Aug 7, 20252 min read
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To Drink or Tannat...That is the question.
Nestled in the heart of Dobson, North Carolina, Shelton Vineyards has been a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of winemaking in the...
Andrew T. Cave
Jul 25, 20252 min read
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Yamas!
Coastline on the drive to Chania Crete boasts a wide variety of wine grapes native to the island, alongside international varieties such...
Delayne Martin
Jul 3, 20253 min read
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Castello Barone Winery Spring Wine Dinner
Last weekend, we attended the Spring Wine Dinner at Castello Barone Winery. Wine dinners offer a fantastic opportunity to enjoy...
Delayne Martin
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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The Judgement of North Carolina
We recently joined the American Wine Society (AWS). We are always looking for opportunities to continue our wine education and to meet...
Delayne Martin
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Swan Creek AVA
It's rare to have a Friday off, but last weekend was one of those occasions. We seized the chance to explore the Swan Creek AVA,...
Delayne Martin
Jul 4, 20245 min read
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Laurel Haven Estate
From the moment I met Jenna Bice at a wine bloggers summit a few years ago she was determined to open a winery that produced quality wine...
Delayne Martin
Jun 6, 20244 min read
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North Carolina Wine Month: USS NC Battleship
When we travel, we make it a point to visit new wineries along the route. Our North Carolina Wine Month celebration kicked off with the...
Kelly Cave
May 16, 20243 min read
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Euda Wine
We recently attended the grand opening of Euda Wine in Old Fort. Owner Michael McGeary and his wife Abi moved to the area in 2022 with...
Delayne Martin
Feb 29, 20244 min read
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Open That Bottle Night #OTBN
As we have gotten older, we have a greater appreciation for the moments we share with family and friends. Rather than giving gifts we...
Kelly Cave
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Our Trip to the Piedmont Region
When we find ourselves with a long weekend, we head out to wineries that are farther out from our day trip distance. Over the Martin...
Delayne Martin
Jan 25, 20247 min read
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Yadkin Valley Trip
Last month we took a few days between Christmas and New Year's to visit the Yadkin Valley area. We are closing in on having visited...
Delayne Martin
Jan 11, 20245 min read
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Dover Vineyards
We recently visited Dover Vineyards in Concord for the first time. The property is a nice deviation from the commercial development that...
Delayne Martin
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Castello Barone Vineyards and Winery
To say that the North Carolina wine industry is constantly growing is an understatement. On a summer visit to Raffaldini, we noticed a...
Delayne Martin
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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Monticello AVA
To celebrate the 35th annual Virginia Wine Month (October) we close the month with a trip to the Monticello American Viticultural Area...
Delayne Martin
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Christian Paul Vineyards
The dream of what has become Christian Paul Vineyards began with the owners, Christian Ercolani and Andrew Weyl, traveling the world. ...
Delayne Martin
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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Shelton Vineyards
You can’t discuss the origins of the North Carolina wine industry without understanding the impact of Ed and Charles Shelton. The...
Delayne Martin
Oct 5, 20235 min read
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