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Feb. 5, 2022Finding Ale Along the Trail: These Yadkin Valley Wineries Serve Craft Beer
Here's a list of Yadkin Valley wineries that serve craft beers and ales in their tasting rooms. After all, not everyone who visits North Carolina vineyards is a wine aficionado.
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Jan. 24, 2022Art, Music & Friendly Folks: Surry County’s Blue Ridge Craft Trail
Meet renowned artists, discover unique crafts and experience small-town charm on the Blue Ridge Craft Trail of Surry County. This curated trail is one of several to be officially recognized by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
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Nov. 13, 2021Cozy Yadkin Valley Fire Pits Along the Surry Wine Trail
Several wineries along the Surry County Wine Trail offer areas with fire pits, perfect for gathering ’round, telling stories, listening to music and admiring views of the Blue Ridge foothills.
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Oct. 29, 2021Chase the Winter Blues with Yadkin Valley Wine & Beer Passport
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport provides a fun and economical way to experience North Carolina wine country this winter. Passport holders receive tastings at every participating winery and brewery, plus a distillery.
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Sept. 23, 2021New Sonker Trail Stops Offer Fun, Creative Takes on Traditional Dessert
For those unfamiliar, sonker is a cobbler/pie-like dessert of cooked fruit and crust. Many have liquid batter poured on top the fruit. Others have a rolled dough crust, while some are made on stove top with a dropped-dumpling crust.
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June 16, 2021Sonker Trail Adds Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards
Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards is a natural addition to the Surry Sonker Trail. “Food is powerful, and it can really connect people to an area and its culture,” says general manager Travis Dale.
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May 8, 2021Celebrate NC Wine Month in Yadkin Valley
Celebrate North Carolina Wine Month along the Surry County Wine Trail in the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area. Enjoy featured wines and more throughout May.
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March 31, 2021Elkin Vine Line Runs Loops to Popular Yadkin Valley Wineries
Friday through Sunday, this wine shuttle begins and ends at the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Visitor Center in downtown Elkin. Visitors may hop off at as many or as few wineries as they choose. While at the wineries, visitors can track Vine Line vans via a phone app.
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Feb. 17, 2021Surry Wine Trail Reaches Milestone with Opening of More Wineries
The Surry County Wine Trail celebrates a milestone as a flurry of openings pushes the number of wineries to 20 along this popular Yadkin Valley trail. The addition of these four wineries sets up visitors for many new experiences and return trips.
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Jan. 30, 2021Seven best NC wedding barns in Yadkin Valley wine country
Looking for wedding barns in NC’s Yadkin Valley wine country? Seven of the best wedding barns are found in Surry County. Dream weddings come true at these rustic venues framed by beautiful mountain views.
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Dec. 28, 2020Four Yadkin Valley Itineraries Provide a Fun Elkin Getaway
Four new Elkin itineraries showcase wine, music, outdoors and weekend getaways for your next visit to Elkin in the Yadkin Valley of the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina.
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Nov. 25, 2020Serre Vineyards Showcases Wine, Mountain Views & Sunsets
A serene and secluded vineyard in the Yadkin Valley, showcasing wine, sunsets and Blue Ridge Mountain views on 70 acres west of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Hiking trails, too.