Sip and stroll: 30+ wineries and vineyards within a two-hour drive of Charlotte
North Carolina is home to hundreds of wineries and vineyards offering both classic and custom blends of wine, and many are just a short drive from Charlotte.
Fun fact: The state has actually had a big impact on America’s wine industry. According to the NC Wine & Grape Council, the grapevine was first introduced and cultivated in the United States in North Carolina, and by the 20th century, the state was the leading wine-producing region in the nation.
From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina wineries and vineyards offer serene places to sip, stroll, eat — and even stay overnight. Luckily for us, there are several within driving distance of Charlotte, offering tours, tastings, live music and more.
Here’s a list of some of the wineries and vineyards within a two-hour drive of the city:
Cauble Creek Vineyard
Location: 700 Cauble Farm Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147
Distance from Charlotte: 42.5 miles
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Cauble Creek Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and winery in Rowan County specializing in Muscadine wines. You can also check out locally made food products and gift items.
Childress Vineyards
Location: 1000 Childress Vineyards Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
Distance from Charlotte: 58.9 miles
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Childress Vineyards, opened by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, has over 70 acres of vineyards with over 30 wines. The vineyard offers wine flights, including mixed wines, mimosa wine flights and slushie wine flights. You can also wine and dine with a brunch pairing experience.
Davesté Vineyards
Location: 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman, NC 28166
Distance from Charlotte: 37.2 miles
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-8 p.m.
Davesté Vineyards is a 60 acre winery and vineyard about 40 minutes outside of Charlotte. The Lake Norman area winery serves its own wine, flights and craft beer for those who want to book a private tour or tasting.
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Divine Llama Vineyards
Location: 4126 Divine Llama Ln, East Bend, NC 27018
Distance from Charlotte: 86.3 miles
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Just as the name suggests, Divine Llama Vineyards is a spot for wine and llamas. Spend the day hiking with llamas, then enjoy a wine flight at the largest llama farm in the Southeast.
Dennis Vineyards
Location: 24043 Endy Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
Distance from Charlotte: 47.1 miles
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Dennis Vineyards, located about an hour away from Charlotte, was Stanly County’s first winery. The family-owned winery offers a tasting room paired with live music, food trucks and other events.
Dobbins Creek Vineyards
Location: 4430 Vineyard View Ln, Hamptonville, NC 27020
Distance from Charlotte: 74 miles
Hours: Friday 12-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Dobbins Creek Vineyards is a dog-friendly vineyard about 1.5 hours outside of Charlotte in Yadkin County. If you want to picnic on the estate, pack your favorite snacks to pair alongside some of the many wines available from the vineyard.
Douglas Vineyards
Location: 7696 Freeze Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Distance from Charlotte: 27.1 miles
Hours: Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Douglas Vineyards, nestled in Kannapolis, opened in 2015. Stop by for a tasting, grab a bottle to go or enjoy a glass while listening to live music every week.
Elkin Creek Vineyard
Location: 318 Elkin Creek Mill Rd, Elkin, NC 28621
Distance from Charlotte: 78.4 miles
Hours: Thursday-Friday 2-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12-5 p.m.
You can sip on your favorite type of wine by the glass, bottle or a flight at Elkin Creek Vineyard. The vineyard also offers creekside cabin rentals and a kitchen featuring made-to-order, brick oven pizzas open every Sunday.
Grassy Creek Vineyard
Location: 235 Chatham Cottage Ln, State Rd, NC 28676
Distance from Charlotte: 77.8 miles
Hours: Monday 12-6 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 12-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. (May- October) Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in April
Grassy Creek Vineyard is a great spot for wine lovers who want to visit for a day or stay overnight. The child and pet-friendly vineyard is housed in a historic dairy barn at Klondike Farm with the tasting room in a converted horse stable. It has several hiking trails for guests.
Golden Road Vineyards
Location: 119 Wine Wy, State Rd, NC 28676
Distance from Charlotte: 82.9 miles
Hours: Friday 2-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Golden Road Vineyards is a 25 acre vineyard with 5 acres of grapevines. Sip on your favorite glass of wine inside the tasting room or seated by one of the outdoor fire pits on the estate.
JOLO Winery and Vineyards
Location: 219 Jolo Winery Ln, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
Distance from Charlotte: 96 miles
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
JOLO Winery and Vineyards, located in Pilot Mountain, offers wine by the glass, bottle and even flights. You can taste award-winning wines in its tasting room or full-service restaurant with wine pairings. Reservations are required for tastings and dining, and can be booked online.
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Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery
Location: 964 Old Railroad Grade Rd, Thurmond, NC 28683
Distance from Charlotte: 85 miles
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery is a family owned and operated winery known for its dry, European-style wine. The local winery is dog- and family-friendly with tastings and live music.
Laurel Gray Vineyards
Location: 5726 Old U.S. 421, Hamptonville, NC 27020
Distance from Charlotte: 66.7 miles
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. (Only open on Saturdays in January.)
Laurel Gray Vineyards is a family-owned winery and vineyard with a history dating back to the 1700s. Try some of the vineyard’s award-winning wine by the glass, bottle or in a flight during a private tasting or tour.
Medaloni Cellars
Location: 9125 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
Distance from Charlotte: 74.9 miles
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 2-8 p.m.; Friday 12-8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Stroll through Medaloni Cellars while taking in the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 22-acre family-friendly/dog-friendly vineyard offers tastings and tours along with food trucks onsite from April through November.
MenaRick Vineyards
Location: 328 Luffman Rd, Ronda, NC 28670
Distance from Charlotte: 80.4 miles
Hours: Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.
MenaRick Vineyard and Winery is a 40-acre vineyard that specializes in Spanish and Portuguese varietals. Visit the vineyard and pack a picnic to pair with a wine tasting or flight, or wine by the glass and bottle.
Midnight Magdalena Vineyards
Location: 5109 Howell School Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642
Distance from Charlotte: 75.5 miles
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.
If you’re a fan of dry wines, Midnight Magdalena Vineyards is a great spot to check out. The family-owned vineyard located on over 50 acres has multiple wines that can be enjoyed by the glass or paired with food.
Old North State Winery
Location: 308 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Distance from Charlotte: 99.2 miles
Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Old North State Winery is a popular destination for wine lovers in downtown Mount Airy. Rather than a vineyard, the winery is located in a former hardware store on Main Street. Stop by for a group tour or tasting, then continue the fun with a paired meal.
Piccione Vineyards
Location: 2364 Cedar Forest Rd, Ronda, NC 28670
Distance from Charlotte: 76.3 miles
Hours: Monday-Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Piccione Vineyards offers award-winning wine produced from fruit grown on-site by the glass, bottle and by tasting flight. The tasting room is open to guests every day, with a rotating list of available wines.You can also sit back and jam out to live music at the family-friendly/dog-friendly vineyard every weekend.
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Location: 450 Groce Rd, Ronda, NC 28670
Distance from Charlotte: 72.2 miles
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Raffaldini Vineyards is a family-owned winery a little over an hour away from Charlotte. The vineyard also offers private and group tours and tastings. You can spend the day sipping wines while picnicking at the vineyard with local and imported Italian foods or bites from food truck vendors.
Raylen Vineyards
Location: 3577 US-158, Mocksville, NC 27028
Distance from Charlotte: 65.7 miles
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-6 p.m.
You can experience private wine tastings, tours, wine events and more at Raylen Vineyards. The local vineyard offers red, white and sweet flights in its tasting room everyday.
Roaring River Vineyards
Location: 493 Brewer Mill Rd, Traphill, NC 28685
Distance from Charlotte: 93.3 miles
Hours: (April-October) Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.;(November-March) Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Roaring River Vineyards is a riverfront winery and vineyard that offers wine and beer from local breweries. Sip and stroll through the tasting room, private beach area or in one of the rental cabins.
Rocky River Vineyards
Location: 11685 Reed Mine Rd, Midland, NC 28107
Distance from Charlotte: 35 miles
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Rocky River Vineyards, a 45-acre vineyard in Cabarrus County, is about 40 minutes outside of Charlotte. Grab a group of friends and enjoy a sit-down tasting with a wine flight or charcuterie board.
Round Peak Vineyards
Location: 765 Round Peak Church Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Distance from Charlotte: 92.5 miles
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12-5 p.m.; Friday 12-8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Round Peak Vineyards is a 12-acre vineyard nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to a tasting room, the vineyard also has dog-friendly rental cabins that can accommodate up to eight people. Plus, rentals include a wine or beer tasting.
Serre Vineyards
Location: 364 Beast Trail, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Distance from Charlotte: 91.5 miles
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Serre Vineyards is a 70-acre vineyard offering wines and views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The vineyard offers a variety of wine tasting room experiences, available by appointment only, and two overnight stays for those who want to explore through the vineyard a little longer.
Shadow Line Vineyards
Location: 2550 Shadow Line Ln, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Distance from Charlotte: 68.8 miles
Hours: Thursday-Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday-Monday 12-6 p.m.
Shadow Line Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery that officially opened its doors in 2016. You can grab a glass of a wine to enjoy in its tasting room or while kicking back on the porch or patio with a farm pond view.
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Location: 5543 Crater Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020
Distance from Charlotte: 72.6 miles
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. (Open only on weekends Jan.-Feb.)
Shadow Springs Vineyard, established in 2005, is located on the Swan Creek Wine Trail in Yadkin Valley. Stop by the family-owned vineyard’s tasting room for a wine flight or a group tasting of some of its 24 wines.
Shelton Vineyards
Location: 286 Cabernet Ln, Dobson, NC 27017
Distance from Charlotte: 86.8 miles
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Shelton Vineyards, located in Yadkin Valley, boasts itself as one of the largest vineyards on the East Coast. The vineyard, which is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas, offers private and group tours.
Treehouse Vineyards
Location: 301 Bay St, Monroe, NC 28112
Distance from Charlotte: 27.6 miles
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12-6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 12-10 p.m.
Whether you want to plan a day trip or book an overnight stay in a “treehouse” cabin, Treehouse Vineyards is a local winery about 45 minutes away from Charlotte. In addition to tastings and tours, you can also sip on your favorite wines during one of the winery’s events, including bingo, trivia or live music.
Veronét Vineyards & Winery
Location: 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Distance from Charlotte: 33.6 miles
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Veronét Vineyards & Winery is a dog-friendly, family-friendly winery about 40 minutes outside of Charlotte. Spend a day sipping on wine by the glass or bottle paired with charcuterie boards, fruit and cheese boards or bites from the rotating food truck vendors.
Windsor Run Cellars
Location: 6531 Windsor Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020
Distance from Charlotte: 64.6 miles
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. (Open on weekends only during January and February)
Windsor Run Cellars is a “grape to glass” operation that grows, produces and sells its products all in the same building. You can take a tour and tasting at Windsor Run Cellars’ tasting room and distillery.
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