North Carolina wine region
Yadkin Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms
In the Blue Ridge foothills just west of Winston-Salem, this was North Carolina's first AVA and overlaps the smaller Swan Creek AVA.
35+ places in Cruv · 55+ upcoming events
At a glance
- Places in Cruv
- 35+
- Upcoming events
- 55+
- Known for
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Nearest city
- Some wineries within 30 minutes of Winston-Salem
Areas in Yadkin Valley
Swan Creek
A smaller AVA that overlaps the Yadkin Valley, established in 2008 and set near the Brushy Mountains, with mineral-rich soil. Its wine trail is about a 30-minute drive from Winston-Salem.
9 places in Cruv
Know before you go
- Reservations
- Policies differ by winery: some tastings need a reservation, while others take walk-ins. Some wineries require reservations for meals too, and some tasting rooms keep seasonal or weekend-only hours.
- Getting there
- Some wineries are within a 30-minute drive of Winston-Salem. Interstates 77 and 74 and U.S. Highways 421 and 52 reach the Surry County Wine Trail around Elkin, Dobson, Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain.
- Best time to visit
- Fall brings cool nights, warm days and foliage in the Blue Ridge foothills. Spring and summer favor patio tastings with live music.
- Getting around
- Rural roads wind through wine country. Plan a designated driver, or book a guided tour, shuttle or car service from Winston-Salem.
Expect live music on winery patios and festivals with food, including an annual wine festival in Elkin each spring and a grape festival at harvest time.
Yadkin Valley on the map
