LizTD

I am looking for some high quality wineries in the NC Yadkin Valley Wine AVA to visit with friends and need help. I know Jones Von Drehle is a good one and Raffaldini looks like a good prospect, but am lost other than that. We know TripAdvisor’s best is untrustworthy as to best quality and I have found no guidance in the wine press. NC wines can skew to the overly sweet and unappealing side of the taste continuum so I need help. Can anyone with experience weigh in? To gauge my taste, I love Napa and Sonoma wines, like by Pride, Duckhorn and it’s portfolio of properties, and Stag’s Leap. In VA I have found Gabriele Rausse, Michael Shaps Wineworks, and Barboursville Vineyard to be wonderful. And among other non-US wines, I love Portuguese and Italian whites and reds, as well as French wines in most regions. Thank you in advance.

Gretchen

I know you can google as well as I can but the link has pretty good information. We have enjoyed the Childress winery and have enjoyed Rag Apple Lassie wines at tastings.
https://www.nctripping.com/yadkin-valley-wineries/
AND for sure go to Lexington for some true NC BBQ . Lexington#1 is "recommended"!! Also there is a BBQ in Dobson that is really good--can't call the name.