Yadkin Valley Wine Trail

The Yadkin Valley Wine Trail is nestled in the foothills of the famous Blue Ridge Mountains along the meandering Yadkin River. The Trail Head is located in Elkin, NC just 40 miles west of Winston-Salem and 65 miles north of Charlotte. Follow the trail of the vine as it winds through some of the most picturesque towns in North Carolina. The Yadkin Valley Wine Trail is a unique collection of about Three Dozen Vineyards, each ready to welcome you with hospitality and exceptional award winning wines. To fully enjoy the Wine Trail, plan a few weekends to experience all that each winery has to offer. We invite you to explore this site and see where the trail leads you. You'll find more than just great wine!

Located in northwestern North Carolina, the Yadkin Valley is home to North Carolina's first federally-recognized American Viticultural Area, the Yadkin Valley AVA. This AVA encompasses 1.4 million acres, including all of Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties and portions of Stokes, Davie, Davidson and Forsyth counties. Each winery is different. Small to medium in size, all proud of their well crafted red and white wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Viognier.You will find sparkling wines, native muscadine grapes and European-style vinifera, and even some beautifully made fruit wines. This young, thriving industry has recently become well known for its prize winning wines across the nation. Throughout the year there are special events such as Pumpkin Festivals BalloonFests, and Moonshine Rallies.

Scattered along the Trail are many special attractions, lodgings, B&B's and restaurants. While following the Trail the traveler could visit a thoroughbred horse farm, Alpaca Farm, exciting nature trails through the majestic Stone Mountain Park, an road side fruit and vegetable markets to delight all the senses. There is hang gliding, camping, parachuting, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, country fairs, and antiquing.