Wine lovers in the Charlotte metro area can celebrate a romantic Valentine's Day in North Carolina's Wine Country. You don't need to travel all the way to Napa Valley in California to taste and enjoy fine wines and explore wonderful wineries.
North Carolina is home to as many as 159 wineries around the state. North Carolina is also the home of America's first grape and the only place in the world where every major type of grape is grown. Did you know that at the start of the 20th Century, North Carolina was the top wine producting region in the United States? What changed? One word--Prohibition. Today, North Carolina is in the top 10 states in terms of grape production and the wine industry represents over $1.7 billion of revenues and is a major source of tourism for the State. For a map of 116 North Carolina wineries click here.
A number of North Carolina's award winning and best-known vineyards are offering special Valentine's Day events this coming Valentine's Day weekend.
Raffaldini Vineyards: Amore! The Language of Love!
Raffaldini Vineyards: For The Love of Chocolate & Wine Event
Click here for directions to Raffaldini Vineyards in Ronda, NC, about 90 minutes from Charlotte.
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Shelton Vineyards: Cupid's Celebration
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016 through MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM
Monday 10 AM - 5 PM
Special Wine Tastings Offered All Day! Enjoy the Sparkling Wine Bar and chocolate samples.
Cupid's Reserve Indulgence Tasting: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 2:00 pm ~ $40.00 per person. Taste the Reserve wine and paired with samples of the housemade chocolate. You'll also enhoy a guided tour of the winery, see how the wine is made, and receive a souvenir crystal wine glass. Click here to make reservations for the Cupid's Reserve Indulgence Tasting.
Enjoy a Valentine's Day evening at the Shelton Winery:
Make reservations to celebrate Valentine's Day at the winery's renowned Harvest Grill Restaurant. A Special Valentine's Day Menu will be available Friday & Saturday only.
Call 336-366-3590 or email harvestgrill@sheltonvineyards.com.
Stay at the award-winning Shelton Vineyards Hampton Inn and Suites and enjoy a romantic night getaway.
Click here for directions to Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC, less than two hours from Charlotte.
Click here for more information about Shelton Vineyards.
HINNANT FAMILY VINEYARDS VALENTINE'S DINNER
& 50's MUSICAL TRIBUTE SHOW
Saturday, February 13th: 6:00 -9:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $45 per person/ $40 per Club Member
At the Door: $55 per person
Tickets Include: Full course meal, musical show, & one glass of wine per person.
For Reservations: 919-965-3350
826 Pine Level-Micro road
Pine Level, NC 27568
DUPLIN WINERY VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER AT THE BISTRO
Duplin Winery is home to the Bistro Restaurant in Rose Hill, NC where local North Carolina flavors are mingled with Duplin's finest wines. For the Valentine's Day Dinner, guests will enjoy live music during dinner, as well as receive a beautiful rose at the start of the meal.
Friday, February 12th & Saturday, February 13th
5:00-8:00pm
505 North Sycamore Street
Rose Hill NC 28458
Call for reservations: 910-289-4046
More information about North Carolina Wineries:
If you have not yet experienced North Carolina's Wine Country, Valentine's Day weekend will be as good a time as any to both.celebrate Valentine's Day and get to know North Carolina wines.
This information about Valentine's Day events in North Carolina's Wine Country is brought to you by Nina Hollander and the Carolinas Realty Partners in Charlotte.
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