Raleigh Recreation - Wineries! 

Did you know that there are 61 wineries in North Carolina? 

If you thought wine touring was exclusive to California's Napa Valley, then get ready to experience another great agricultural adventure in central North Carolina, one of the best places to live!

The most popular winery in the entire United States is the Biltmore Estate Wine Company, which has over 1 million visitors each year.   But there are many small, family run wineries throughout the state.  Here are highlights on a few of them to get you started!

Wineries Near Raleigh, NC - Haw River Wine Trail - Wine Tastings and ToursHaw River Wine Trail

The Haw River Wine Trail focuses on five artisan wineries located along the Haw River between Durham and Greensboro

Benjamin Vineyards & Winery

Benjamin Vineyards & Winery is near Eli Whitney, off Highway 87 just north of Pittsboro.  Set in the quiet countryside off beautiful Hwy 87, this winery was started in 2002 and focuses on Muscadine grapes, but has 7 varieties of grapes in all.  Wine Tastings Thursday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.  336-376-1080

Iron Gate Winery

Next in the tour is the Iron Gate Winery, northwest of Durham near Mebane.  The Iron Gate winery has just released their first Reisling (a particular favorite of mine), and has fun activities like Murder Mystery Dinner Theater offerings. Wine Tastings Mon-Fri 10-7pm, Sat 10-6pm, Sun 1-6pm.  919-304-9463

Wineries Near Raleigh, NC - Haw River Wine Trail - Wine Tastings and ToursGlen Marie Winery

Keep driving west and find the Glen Marie winery, a family focused winery established in 2000 with 23 varieties of French hybrid and American grapes.  Just north of Haw River and west of Mebane, Glen Marie offers localized wines like blackberry, muscadine, and chambourcin, along with the well-known chardonney and sauvignon.  Wine Tasting Thurs-Sun noon-6pm.  $3.00 per person, includes souvenir wine glass.  336-578-3938

Creek Side Winery

Continue up hwy 87 to Creek Side Winery, just north of Altamahaw.  Creek Side was established in 2004, and boasts the largest tasting room on the Haw River Trail.  The winery offers dry whites and reds, semi-sweets, and fruit wines.  There are seasonal activities planned, like the Christmas free wine tasting event.  Wine Tasting: Mon 12-6pm, Thu-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 1-6pm.  336-584-4117

Grove Winery

The last winery on the Haw River Trail is the Grove Winery, only 4 miles from Creek Side.  Grove's Strawberry wine won double gold awards at the NC State Fair, with a three-generation recipe.  This is the largest winery on the trail, with 55 acres, and also the oldest of the five, established in 1993. Wine Tastings: Mon-Sat noon-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

Find out more about the Haw River Wine Trail and these five wineries at http://www.hawriverwinetrail.com/

But Wait - There's More!

Silk Hope WineryDon't limit yourself to these five wineries - there's at least 56 more wineries in North Carolina to check out!  Many are small and intimate, others are larger.  Here's a few others in the same area:

Silk Hope Winery

The Silk Hope Winery is off Silk Hope Gum Springs Road between Hwy 87 and White Smith Road. The Silk Hope winery was established in 2000, and grows Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Norton, Vidal Blanc, and Traminette grapes.  Wine Tastings and tours offered Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm, or by appointment.  919-545-5696

Horizon Cellars Winery

Also in Chatham County, near Siler City, is the Horizon Cellars winery, which offers "beginner" or "advanced" tours that allow guests to help in the pruning, spraying, harvesting, and trellising processes.  Wine Tastings and Tours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. (919) 742-1404

If you enjoy wine, or just enjoy exploring North Carolina's beautiful countryside, check out some of the local wineries and chat with the talented people who work there. 

Here's an interactive map of the wineries we've mentioned today!

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5 Comments on Wineries Near Raleigh NC - Haw River Wine Trail - Here's 7 Great Wineries to Taste and Tour!

JUL
11
2008
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Have you had any of hte wine from Silk Hope!  I had no idea it was there!  WOW!

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JUL
12
2008
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Good morning Penny, As the interest in the micro-breweries blossoms nationwide, I am beginning to see more and more 'pop up' in this area as well. Thanks for the post as I will be taking a trip out that way sometime later this year.

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That is really cool.  We have been talking w/ friends about a motor home wine tour in CA but this is something different to consider.

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JUL
14
2008
JUL
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2008
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Eleanor - Thanks for including this post in Week in Review!  I haven't been there yet, but I REALLY need to plan a visit.  I hear they even have "grape stomping" events in harvest season.  I think their wine is also sold in some of the local places like Whole Foods.

Michael - I hope we have a chance to meet!  Small businesses, including wineries, certainly have an attraction all their own.  Most are family owned, and there is certainly a pride of ownership visible. 

Renee - a motorhome wine tour, that sounds like fun!  Guess you'll have to take turns with driving duty, or you can just camp out in the parking lot....

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