Yadkin Valley, North Carolina

Raffaldini Vineyards

Yadkin Valley Pinot Grigio 2015

Had this with al fresco lunch at Raffaldini vineyards. Lemon zest followed by brisk acidity and mango fruit flavors light pear nose. Bene! — 7 years ago

Raffaldini Vineyards

Swan Creek Riserva Vermentino 2013

Love it but for $5 more buy the reserve — 9 years ago

Childress Vineyards

Cellar Select Pinot Gris

Nice light and not too sweet — 9 years ago

Raffaldini Vineyards

Swan Creek Montepulciano 2012

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET
9.3

Impressed and surprised by this one. Dark cherry and cola. Soft tannins. #awc — 10 years ago

Elkin Creek Vineyard

Yadkin Valley Chardonnay 2013

Very fruity Chardonnay. Great taste. Great vineyard — 10 years ago

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McRitchie

Ring of Fire Red Blend 2011

Excellent wine. Smooth and soft tannins. Gotta get this for dad — 11 years ago

RayLen

Category 5 Red Blend 2011

Deliciously smooth blend. Soft tannins on the front with a full flavor finish. — 11 years ago

McRitchie

Cellar 4201 Sangiovese

Smooth and delicious. — 11 years ago

McRitchie

Yadkin Valley Chardonnay 2009

This is our favorite white wine. It's earthy and buttery; great to drink alone with cheese and fruit, or have with a nice dinner (fish especially). We know the winemaker. He is incredible! Check them out! — 11 years ago

Childress Vineyards

Sweet White Wine Muscadine

Not as sweet as other muscadines. I really liked this one though. — 8 years ago

Jones von Drehle

Cabernet Franc 2012

Notes of tobacco and cherries on the aroma. Smooth with notes of cherries. Hints of cocoa and tobacco. — 8 years ago

Grandfather Vineyard

Pinot Noir

Best Pinot noir — 10 years ago

Childress Vineyards

Muscadine

Amazing wine! — 10 years ago

Raffaldini Vineyards

Swan Creek Vermentino 2011

Great wine. Good body. — 10 years ago

Linda Shawcross

Linda Shawcross

Montepulciano

McRitchie

Pale Rider Rosé Blend

Sangiovese, Merlot, and Tenat. Dry, clean finish. Strawberries and clementine. — 11 years ago

Westbend Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

First Westbend wine I liked — 11 years ago

Banner Elk Winery

Marechal Foch

A very good find and quite a surprise! Banner Elk is in the western NC mountains. Imported vines. Grapes grown in Banner Elk! Hence the surprise. It really was great! — 11 years ago

Shelton Vineyards

Yadkin Valley Riesling 2011

Shelton Vineyards Riesling - delish! — 12 years ago

Medaloni Cellars

Signature Series Chardonnay 2014

Lovely, full Chardonnay - complex and aromatic style. Gardenia, vanilla cream, melon, dried pineapple, green apple, too. Great little producer out in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina. Thanks, Joey! Blind tasted, and it held its own against Napa! — 8 years ago

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Childress Vineyards

Sweet Blush Muscadine

Slightly sweet but surprisingly easy to drink — 9 years ago

Yadkin Valley Wine Company

Reserve Cabernet Franc 2012

Decent - kind of tannic in mouthfeel. Nice blackberry and some notes of licorice. — 9 years ago

Childress Vineyards

Cellar Select Viognier 2011

When in North Carolina, try their #wines! #ChildressVineyards - didn't know the South had it in them! Great little Viognier, lacking some acidity, but easy drinking and great fruit and floral notes. #porchwine — 10 years ago

RayLen

Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Very smooth tannins. Full flavor and long finish. — 10 years ago

Banner Elk Winery

Banner Elk Red

Amazing how far North Carolina wines have come! — 11 years ago

Sanders Ridge

Cabernet Franc 2008

Love this wine! Been drinking it since my first time at sanders ridge. Great start to finish! — 12 years ago