What's New in North Carolina Wine in Fall 2008
Sep 1, 2008
- Come taste The North Carolina State Fair Wine Competition winners at a reception for media and wine professionals on Oct. 9, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. at:
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 515-3132
More details to come! - On November 10, Childress Wines will be featured at the "Taste of the New South Dinner" at the James Beard House in NYC. The Gallery Restaurant at Ballantyne Resort will craft the menu. Executive Chef Kirk Gilbert is a rising star to watch. Let me know if you're interested in joining us! Peak at the menu: www.gallery-restaurant.com/essentials.cfm
- New this Fall: Local wineries reap the benefits of the ancient, mineral-laden soil of the Uwharrie Mountains, creating wines of exceptional quality. Come visit these award-winning wineries and enjoy southern hospitality combined with a unique winery experience along the NEW Uwharrie Mountains Wine Trail. www.uwharriemountainswinetrail.com
- In a proclamation praising North Carolina as a state gaining national recognition as a significant producer of grapes and wine, Governor Michael Easley declared September 2008 as North Carolina Wine & Grape Appreciation Month.
- TIME magazine editor (and taster!) Joel Stein rated a wine from all 50 states in the latest magazine issue. Westbend Vineyards' Chardonnay was selected as the designated North Carolina wine and earned the highest rating of excellent! www.time.com/time/2008/50_american_wines
- A fun wine event is taking place almost every day in our state during September and October. Check out the event listings at www.VisitNCWine.com. Discover Jazzy Friday's at Wagram's Cypress Bend Vineyards or grape stomps, concerts and the Yadkin Valley Grape Festival on Oct. 18. The wineries of the Upper Yadkin Valley wine trail are hosting an evening of wine, food and music on Sept. 27 at Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery.
- Check out all the new wineries in North Carolina on the downloadable wine map www.VisitNCWine.com. We're up to 74 now. Weathervane Winery moved to its new location and tasting room at 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Road, becoming Davidson County's third winery with a tasting room. www.weathervanewinery.com
For the latest North Carolina wine news check out: www.VisitNCWine.com or contact me at (704) 953-9408 or sdosier@visitnc.com or Margo Metzger at (919) 715-9463 or mmetzger@nccommerce.com.
