Red, White, Rose, Oh my! We are surrounded by many fantastic vineyards here in Winston-Salem. We’ve rounded up all the information you need to know about these vineyards near Winston Salem so you can pick your next outing.
Updated October 2024
South of Winston-Salem (Lexington, Welcome)
Old Homeplace Vineyard
HOURS | Friday, 1-5 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 12-5 PM
ADDRESS | 623 McGee Road, Winston-Salem (25 minutes away)
ABOUT | Once a tobacco farm, this lakefront tasting room and vineyard is a beautiful spot to relax while enjoying a glass of wine. They have wine tastings and live music. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair!Â
Childress Vineyards
HOURS | Tasting Room & Gift Shop open daily from 10 AM-5 PM; Bistro serves lunch daily from 10 AM – 4 PM
ADDRESS | 1000 Childress Vineyards Road (25 minutes away)
ABOUT | By opening the doors to Childress Vineyards in 2004, NASCAR team owner Richard Childress fulfilled a longtime dream that grew from the days when he first began racing in California and visited wineries with friends. Enjoy their weekend music series from May through October, plus other special events.Â
Weathervane Winery
HOURS | Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, 1-5 PM
ADDRESS | 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Road (20 minutes away)
ABOUT | Weathervane has 17 great wines and a gift shop. Nothing is mass-produced: there’s no filtering or huge storage tanks for aging. Everything is done by hand, ensuring each bottle has the best taste. They have Winery cottages available to book, wine tastings, and events.
Native Vines Winery
HOURS | Tuesday – Friday, 11-5 PM; Saturday, 11-6 PM; Sunday, 1-5 pm
ADDRESS |Â 1336 NC-150, Lexington (25 minutes away)
ABOUT | Native Vines Winery is the first Native American-owned winery in the country! They have been producing completely natural, seasonal fruit wines since 1998, with a focus on apple and blackberry. Music on the lawn is offered on specific dates throughout the summer. Wine tastings are available.Â
Mocksville & Lewisville
Medaloni Cellars
HOURS | Wednesday – Thursday, 2-8 PM; Friday, 12-8 PM; Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM; Sunday, 12-6 PM
ADDRESS | 9125 Shallowford Road, Lewisville (20 minutes away)
ABOUT | The vineyard consists of 22 acres, cabins that are available for rent, a beautiful outdoor space, and a cozy indoor seating area. They have food trucks on-site each weekend from March to November. They offer wine tasting and wine flights.
Rayson Winery and Vineyards
HOURS | Wednesday, 11 AM – 7 PM; Thursday – Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM; Sunday, 11 AM – 8 PM
ADDRESS | 322 Brix Lane, Mocksville (25 minutes away)
ABOUT | Rayson Winery was formerly RayLen Vineyards before a change in ownership in November 2023. Rayson has wine tastings and a full-service restaurant, Bistro Europa. The winery has a beautiful outdoor seating area and a covered picnic area for those who like the shade.
Yadkin Valley
Hanover Park Vineyard
HOURS | Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5 PM; Sundays, 1-5 PM
ADDRESS | 1927 Courtney-Huntsville Road, Yadkinville (30 minutes away)
ABOUT | They offer wine flights; snacks are available for purchase or you can bring your own. You can host your special event in one of their two beautiful spaces.
Brandon Hills Vineyard
HOURS | March – December: Saturday 12-6 PM; Sunday 1-5 PM
January: Closed
February: Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 PM
ADDRESS | 1927 Brandon Hills Road, Yadkinville (35 minutes away)
ABOUT | Brandon Hills Vineyards is nestled in Yadkin Valley with beautiful views of the vineyard. There is plenty of seating outside and limited seating inside. Bonus: Pet-friendly!
Sanders Ridge Winery
HOURS |Â Daily, 12-5 PM
ADDRESS | 3200 Round Hill Road, Boonville (35 minutes away)
ABOUT | Sanders Ridge is a 179-year-old family farm in the heart of The Yadkin Valley! They often have live music, so be sure to check their website. Good to know: No outside coolers or food.
East Bend
Cellar 4201
HOURS | Saturday & Sunday, 12-5 PM (except for Sundays in January, when they are closed)
ADDRESS | 4201 Apperson Road, East Bend (35 minutes away)
ABOUT | Located in East Bend, Cellar 4201 has 5 acres of premium grapes. They are a boutique-style, family-owned vineyard in Yadkin Valley. They have been open since the spring of 2003 and specialize in Sangiovese – their signature wine.
Divine Llama Vineyards
HOURS | Thursday – Saturday, 12-6 PM; Sunday, 1-6 PM
ADDRESS | 4126 Divine Llama Lane, East Bend (30 minutes away)
ABOUT |Â Divine Llama is a fabulous place for an outing. As the name implies, they have llamas on-site and are the largest llama farm in the Southeast. You can participate in llama trekking tours and wine tastings. They often have food trucks for you to enjoy. There is a $10 per person admission for only visiting the llama farm.
Flint Hill Vineyards
HOURS | Only open for special events as of October 2024
ADDRESS | 2133 Flint Hill Road, East Bend (25 minutes away)
ABOUT | Flint Hill Vineyards opened in October of 2005. The vineyard is located on land that has been in their family for over 100 years. Enjoy a bottle of one of their eight wines and take a tour of the vineyard.
Pilot Mountain Area
JOLO Winery and Vineyards
HOURS | Thursday – Sunday, 11 AM – 8 PM
ADDRESS | 219 JOLO Winery Lane, Pilot Mountain (30 minutes away)
ABOUT | The vision for the 80-acre property is to showcase its natural beauty with a focus on the breathtaking views of Pilot Mountain and Cox Lake located on the property. They also have a tapas restaurant for you to enjoy.