Monday, November 27, 2017

Holiday Happenings: North Carolina Wineries

Christmas time at Roaring Rivers Vineyards in Traphill, N.C.

There are so many ways to celebrate the holidays. With one of our favorite pastimes visiting our local North Carolina wineries, it only made sense to seek out holiday happenings at some of our favorite wineries (and meaderies).

Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Medaloni Cellars located in Lewisville, will be hosting its Christmas Decorations Reveal Party. You will be enjoying the first look at the wineries holiday decorations in the tasting room along with live piano Christmas carols and ... a Christmas cookie competition!


Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Burntshirt Vineyards located in Hendersonville, will be hosting Winemaking 101 - Holiday Blending Session. At this event, guests will be able to blend their own holiday wine with Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc and Merlot led by the winery's winemaker and general manager. Light hors d'oeuvres will be included. The seminar is $30 for general admission. To buy tickets, call Burntshirt Vineyards at 828-685-2302 or email events@burntshirtvineyards.com. 

Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Starrlight Mead located in Pittsboro, will be hosting an Ugly Sweater Day. Come to Starrlight Mead decked out in your ugly Christmas sweater and get a free mead tasting!

Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Junius Lindsay Vineyards located in Lexington, will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House complete with Christmas carols, light snacks and mulled sangria.

Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Adagio Vineyards located in Elkin, will host its monthly violin duet series featuring Christmas music. Look to celebrate the season with music, wine and of course Christmas cookies.

Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery located in Mill Spring, will be hosting its Holiday Appreciation Party. There will be heavy appetizers, music, fellowship and fun. And any holiday  party is not complete without the ugly Christmas sweater for a chance to win and of course, Secret Santa. This sounds like a fun event at one of our favorite wineries. This party is RSVP only.

Saturday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Starrlight Mead located in Pittsboro, will be hosting it 8th Annual Holiday Open House. You can look forward to Samhain Faerie Creations with their crocheted creatures, Shades of Nature with jewelry and Burning Sphinx Studios with their fairy wings and accessories. There will be live music from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mead Wenches and Cork Knaves serving up warm Spiced Apple Mead.
http://www.starrlightmead.com/upcoming-events/

Sunday, Dec. 10 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Raffaldini Vineyards located in Ronda, will be hosting An Afternoon of Holiday Cheer. Holiday music, refreshments, and storytelling. This is a family-friendly event, admission is free but an RSVP is requested. Raffaldini is also sponsoring a gift drive "Fill the Barrel with Toys" to be donated to the Children's Home of Winston-Salem. To RSVP, stop by the tasting room, visit www.raffaldini.com, call 336-526-1078 or email info@raffaldini.com for more information or to reserve your spot.


Thursday, Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Honeygirl Meadery located in Durham, will be hosting Honey of a Holiday Open House. You can expect hot mulled Honeygirl Chai cider, mead tastings, and truffles from GerDan Chocolates! You will also have the opportunity to make some cork ornaments, decorate cookies and more!

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Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
RayLen Vineyards & Winery located in Mocksville, is hosting its Holiday Open House serving up sparkling cider sangria, a hot chocolate bar and Carronni's Handcrafted Creations selling their products. This event is complimentary and open to the public.

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Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Round Peak Vineyards and Skull Camp Brewing located in Mt. Airy are hosting a Jingle Dog Vineyard Stomp 5K & 2.5K Dog-Friendly Fun Run/Walk! The 5K is a human-only race, followed by a 2.5K dog-friendly run/walk. Costumes are encouraged and awards will be given out. After the run, you are welcome to hang out around the bonfire and relax. Proceeds will be donated to a combination of the Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History and to local dog rescue organizations.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1335791879882986/

Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Chatham Hill Winery located in Cary, will be hosting a Holiday Open House Riedel Wine Tasting Experience. Tickets are $30 per person and the Riedel glasses are yours to take home.

To sign up for the 1 p.m. session, click here.
To sign up for the 3 p.m. session, click here.

Saturday, Dec. 16 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Starrlight Mead located in Pittsboro, is hosting Sounds of the Season, featuring flutist Andrea Luke playing holiday tunes.

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