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FernCrest Winery
We recently made our way to the western part of the state for our first visit to FernCrest Winery. We had met Jan Olson several times at...
Delayne Martin
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County
While at the North Carolina Wine Bloggers Summit in July I met some folks from Visit Hendersonville. We decided to team up to highlight...
Delayne Martin
Sep 6, 202310 min read
Finger Lakes Day 1
Our first day in the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA) started out with flying into Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester...
Delayne Martin
Aug 30, 20235 min read
Quaker Meadows Winery
Recently while on a trip to Food Matters in Morganton, North Carolina, I asked about their local wine selection. Expecting the typical...
Delayne Martin
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Adagio Vineyards
Not having a lot of musical intelligence, I had to look up the word Adagio. The word means to slowly with passion. This can also be...
Delayne Martin
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Dynamis Estate Wines
We recently visited Dynamis Estate Wines on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. There really isn't a more relaxing way to spend an afternoon...
Delayne Martin
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery is family owned and operated. It is a small batch facility that produces the first and only...
Delayne Martin
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Napa Valley Trip - June 2023 Andrew & Hannah
After making the journey to Los Angeles for a Wedding, Hannah and I decided to make the short flight north to Sonoma County to visit the...
Delayne Martin
Jul 6, 20234 min read
The Experience Center at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Last month while making an impromptu visit to Mountain Brook Vineyards, we chatted with winemaker David Coventry about a new venture that...
Delayne Martin
Jun 29, 20233 min read
Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery
On a recent visit to the coast, we took a side trip to Pine Level and visited Hinnant Family Vineyards for the first time. Hinnant...
Delayne Martin
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Meadieval Fest 2023
The first weekend of June we attended the 3rd Annual Meadieval Fest hosted by Nico of GStardust Cellars. This was our first experience...
Delayne Martin
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Huffman Vineyards
We recently visited the North Carolina coastal region and stopped in for our first visit to Huffman Vineyards. Huffman Vineyards is one...
Delayne Martin
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Marked Tree Vineyard
We visited Marked Tree several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the wine. Since then we have visited their Asheville...
Delayne Martin
May 17, 20234 min read
Exploring the North Carolina Wine Industry: What EXACTLY is an AVA?
Carolina’s wine industry is growing stronger every harvest. Wine growers are experimenting with blends and growing techniques. Visit...
Delayne Martin
May 10, 20233 min read
Wine Pairings for Beginners
So you want to serve wine with your meal? Pairing wine and food can be a bit confusing, but first, you need to understand how different...
Kelly Cave
May 3, 20234 min read
Davesté Vineyards
If you are looking for a family and dog-friendly winey to enjoy for the afternoon look no further than Davesté Vineyards. On a recent...
Delayne Martin
Apr 27, 20233 min read
McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks
Located on 30 acres of land in the Yadkin Valley, McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks produces small batches of exceptional wine and ciders. ...
Delayne Martin
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Junius Lindsay Vineyard
We made a quick stop to visit Junius Lindsay Vineyard in January while enjoying the day with UNCORKED Touring Company. We knew...
Delayne Martin
Mar 9, 20234 min read
Weathervane Winery
Weathervane started off as a straightforward boutique-style winery, but has grown and now includes a wedding venue, tastings, tours, and...
Delayne Martin
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Childress Vineyard and Winery
Childress Vineyard and Winery is one of the most established wineries in the state of North Carolina. Richard Childress, owner and...
Delayne Martin
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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