October 18, 2025 Lesley & I along with Joe & Karen. First visit here. Amazing venue that's a winery and also has a distillery. Karen enjoy a wine flight while Joe & I enjoyed several beers. Winery offers several snacks as well as a few food items. Today they had live music without a cover charge. All in great day, we will be back! read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

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First time and will definitely go back for more! Great outdoor area with plenty of room. You can bring food, coolers and chairs. Some picnic tables under some trees and lots of green space. They do offer sliced meat and cheese packets and chips and sometimes use a food truck but confirm first before going if you would like more than just snacks . Ladies in front were pleasant and helpfully. The music was two guitar players that were ok but I was hoping for something a little better. The wines were good, did the red flight and only one wine was not to my liking. read more

I went a few times last year and it was amazing! Some fun live music and great service. Loved it! Have been twice the last couple months and this place has gone DOWN hill. Terrible service! The staff felt terribly disorganized! It's just lost whatever made it feel special. The wine also just tasted off, wasn't chilled as it should be and just felt sour. Do not recommend! read more

I had the wine flight, it was good but mostly sweet wines.. I like dry whites. I did find a wine I liked in the flight and got another glass of that to enjoy. Great outdoor family friendly spot. read more

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Daveste Vineyards checks all the boxes - gorgeous location, lovely spots for sipping, good wine, food available. I am on a mission to visit as many NC wineries as possible so we visited to experience the winery and check it off our list. Great location with attractive vines and Tasting Room building, outdoor seating amongst the trees, patio seating overlooking waterfalls, covered shelter with live music, and an outdoor lower level overlooking the falls. There was signage No Children Allowed in this area but we witnessed people not really paying attention to this ("they mean down near the water" a mom was overheard telling her kids). If you want to sip your wine in the air conditioned tasting room, it can get pretty loud during popular times. Indoor seating is also fairly limited so maybe plan to be outside. We did a flight of white and a flight of red, which we shared so we could taste all of the offerings. This costs $15 per flight and includes a branded glass. A personal guided tasting costs $20. Our favorite from the flights was the Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon. There are items from local vendors available for purchase including popcorn, chocolates and candles. We bought a box of chocolate truffles to go with a bottle of Traminette. We drank our flights indoors but as it had gotten pretty loud we moved al fresco to enjoy those by the sight and sound of the waterfalls Note that they are also a microbrewery so they offer something for beer drinkers as well as wine drinkers! read more

Located just under an hour from Charlotte is Davesté Vineyards. I came out today to check out the Octoberfest Beer and Wine Festival. Note: this vineyard is a little smaller than some others in the area. Your $15 entrance fee came with a free glass of wine or wine slushie. A friend raved about the strawberry wine slushies from past seasons so it was a must try for me. This particular vineyard specializes in a lot of dry wines. I personally am a Sauvignon Blanc kind of girl and I did purchase a bottle today however I was a little disappointed with the selection. Most are known for their acidity and crisp taste this one wasn't as crisp. Typically the grapefruit and green apple stand out. Needless to say this one didn't. We did sample a few reds which seems like the better route next time. There were food trucks including Big Mama's Soul Food that offered a flounder sandwich which was *chef's kiss*. There was live music and a walking trail. There were plenty of seating options and some guests even brought their own folding chairs, live music and vendors. The event was one for the whole family. I even brought the dog out today. Although the venue states it's open until 8p, they really start shutting down the show at 7:30p we found the lights turned off on us a couple times while on the patio, but we caught the hint. read more

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Service and area are great. They have a nice area outside and you can take your dog. They also have beer.

The white wine my husband had was from the winery and wasn't good so that was a surprise. Tasted like cheap boxed wine but the music was nice and it was a pleasant day - people working there were friendly, nice shady areas to sit under the trees read more

Nice, quaint winery in Troutman, NC. It was a slow evening which was fitting for my family and I. My cousin brought me out to celebrate my birthday. Located about 30 minutes above Charlotte. The grounds are lovely. They have a small pond, a bridge, and various seating arrangements. They are kid friendly with restrictions as you approach the hill leading to the pond. Very much understood. You're also allowed to bring your own food. This particular evening they did not have any live entertainment but they generally have music on the weekends I believe. We decided on a wine flight and were served the tiniest tasting I've ever had in life. I'm talking slightly bigger than a medicine cup. Literally, the size of half a small Dixie cup. This was disappointing to me and definitely not worth $15. We didn't let this ruin our evening. We set up a picnic under a tree, overlooking a pond. The landscaping of the vineyard is stunning and it was so relaxing and peaceful. We walked through the vineyard and took some pics and had an overall good experience. read more

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I've lived in Cornelius for many years, and have friends who live in Troutman. We tried giving Daveste a "chance" a couple of times a few years ago, and almost gave up. The atmosphere was boring, the wine was only half decent. Not much to deliver. Last summer however it flipped gears in the most positive way, and we were so excited to be able to have a fun spot to go to, with good wine, fun events, live music, to meet our friends and family. But WHAT HAPPENED? The last few months have gone completely downhill. The friendly Staff, good food and wine, fun events, all gone. So very disappointing. read more

What happened!? This used to be our go-to for fine wine and great friends. Ever since Caroline (Former Owner) left, this place has sunk into a pit of mediocrity. So sad. read more

I came to Daveste Vineyards with a group of about 12 people after hiking Rocky Face Mountain on our way back to Charlotte. The group organizer had called the vineyard a couple of weeks beforehand to request that they set aside space for us, and she also called them when we were on our way from the mountain to confirm our arrival time. Despite this communication, the staff seemed confused when we arrived and unprepared. Their payment system is not the most streamlined since you need to use one credit card machine for drinks and another for food, so you can't order both food & drinks at the same time. For drinks, they will pour flights/glasses for you right away after you pay, but for food, they said we should return in 15-20 minutes and look to see if it's ready. Also, on the day that we went, the chef was out of town, so they were only offering cold foods. The grounds are lovely and nice to enjoy on a pretty day. We put some tables together in the covered pavillion and settled in with our flights. I was a bit disappointed that the wine tastings come in small plastic cups instead of glasses. In general, we did not enjoy the wines very much. Some were quite dry and others were on the sweeter end, but I wouldn't order any of these again since the flavors just didn't do it for me. Pairing the final wine with dark chocolate was a nice touch (although by the time we got to our Hershey's kiss, it was pretty melted). When I went to go pick up our cold food (crab salad & Mediterranean stuffed avocados), I also got a glass of sangria. This was much more enjoyable than the wine, in my opinion. It was nicely chilled and fruity. It was again served in a plastic cup, which is not my preferred way to enjoy a drink. The food was just ok - nothing to rave about. After we finished up, we took a walk down the waterfall path, which was much longer than expected. There are signs on the path, but they don't share any distances. I THINK we reached the waterfall, but it wasn't very noteworthy. The artificial waterfall on the grounds is more impressive. read more

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Just 45 minutes outside of charlotte! Beautiful grounds and the wine was great! Enjoyed the music and chatting it up with locals!

Great wines, beer and scenery I also got married there. Check out The events they do, always fun. read more

Our group of 10 girls had a blast with the live band. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Very nice atmosphere!

The dog was being groomed and had time to kill after driving all over Troutman decided to check out the vineyard. Do check the hours before you go I did not, just made a last minute decision to visit. Know they are closed on Wednesday. Driving into the property would have seen the sign had I not had the window open and was fighting with a hornet in the car. A few cars were parked outside and walked in only to find out they were closed. The nice surprise was they were willing take the time to talk to me and even a purchase of a bottle of Viognier and a soy candle. Both were lovely. It being the middle of the week did not have any bottles open for tasting so we talked about two wines of interest. Looking around the lodge found they have meats and cheeses available, bottled water and soda. Other items for sale are boxes of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, chocolates and dog treats. The woman behind the counter was friendly, took her time and we talked about the property. She even spoke of wines that won awards. We went outside took a look at the pond, stream and the wine vines across the way. Then she tells me there is a walking path about a mile that goes around the property and was welcome to it. It was a nice day figured why not? The trail starts out clear you just follow the path and eventually you will have to make a decision of the upper or lower falls. I chose the upper and would find a large creek. (video won't load). The hike was nice lots of ferns, wild mushrooms, different trees. After seeing what might be multiple snake holes got a bit nervous wearing leather flops. That said, grabbed a three pronged branch to make noise in front of me. Then the trail ran out and had to make my way up a hill and figure out how to get back to the lodge. Being alone was having an oh @%&! moment. Coming out of the woods was able to look at the property and made a right into a residesule area. Stopping a random woman coming out of her home asked how to get back to the lodge? Weird it would be the same woman who spoke with me at the lodge. She told me to follow the path to the left and "she wondered what happened to me?" Would like to visit again and taste some of the wines they have to offer. If you want to walk the trails wear proper shoes and bug spray the mosquitos are looking for a meal. read more

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Great place to chill and enjoy the surroundings and good wine! Definitely try it out!

A beautiful setting, staff always pleasant, and a good selection of beverage's. Spring is so lovely there. It's also a wonderful place for bridal portraits and family photos. All around a really nice venue! read more

Our first visit!!!! There were 10 of us visiting on a beautiful crisp autumn Saturday afternoon. Live music played on the porch entertained us all afternoon. There were ample tables and chairs that we set in the Sun. We brought our own charcuterie board and snacks. We had it all from cold beer, flights of wine, wine by the glass and bottle. Some drank from plastic cups others spent $2 for a souvenir glass. We enjoyed the waterfall, took short hikes through the woods, thought about the cozy gas fire pits, and exciting additional event venues--one existing which was hosting a fundraiser and one under construction. Vineyard parking available. You might pack your own bag chairs to be on the safe side. There was a food truck/van on site. The staff was SUPER FRIENDLY, KIND, AND PATIENT. They were working hard all day. There was always a line for beer/wine and the bathrooms. I guess the two are related. We are glad we decided to explore a new location and can certainly see coming back. Highly recommend whether it's a date with just one special person or a group of girls enjoying the weekend at Lake Norman. read more

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Food is good from food truck the service is always prompt and beautiful grounds. Also for 25.00 a bottle tops it's very much worth an afternoon. Live music no complaints. read more

Daveste' has a nice, diverse selection of wines. We tasted several whites, reds, both dry and sweet. Iris was insightful and attentive.

A brilliant collection of local-sourced and locally vinted wines and sparkling selection. The facility is not fancy, modern or upscale.. which is PERFECT for a relaxing escape from the challenges of daily modern-life. Enjoy sipping a full bodied red while overlooking the bubbling waterfall as the breeze rustles the leaves all around. A great selection of whites, from dry to sweet are available too. Grab a 6-varietal flight and lounge on the open space in front of the plaza while listening to the local band or musical group, properly curated for the environment and adding to the experience. A conservative selection of foods are available too, rolls - not sushi!! - but generously filled- hot-dog buns with a selection of chicken salad and other well-seasoned lunch-time fare at very reasonable prices round out the tasting and relaxing experience. In the retail area, there is an over-looked collection of fine cheese and some crackers available, along with local made chocolates, some pop-corn and fun snacks. You can reserve the medium-sized covered dining area for a private party, seats about 80-100 I think and there is a fireplace with brick facade that really add to the ambiance! They are both PET and KID friendly, however no children are allowed around the pond and waterfall for safety concerns. read more

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I love this vineyard. It's such a welcoming place, the people are nice and we even got some free beer from the owner. We have gone twice in the past month bc it's a nice place to just relax and enjoy the outdoors with a glass or 3 of wine. Oh and the wine is good. I did a wine flight the first time to get a taste of the wine selection they have, the sweet wine is really sweet so if you don't like sweet wine I suggest you stay away from those but I enjoyed the dry wines. They also have some cheese and crackers you can purchase on site but you also have the option to bring your own picnic and sit at one of their tables. The second time we went they had a hot dog cart and also some live music which was a nice touch. When it started to get later around 4/5 we noticed a crowd was picking up and ppl brought there own chairs so be prepared to bring your own chairs if you come later. read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wine flights - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

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What a wonderful afternoon. We enjoyed the wine flight. So delightful. Moved on to the grassy knoll for lovely soothing music. Enjoyed a bottle of wine ( Viognier that we never drink but so good here) and popcorn (www.whatspoppnclt.com) that was so light and tasty - garlic Parmesan-- so good! Gentle breeze, not fireworks... Thank you for fulfilling a spontaneous afternoon need for relaxation. read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

This is the first Vineyard I have been to and I have to say it is ASTONISHING!!! Customer service is SOO great! The atmosphere, the outdoor views, the scenery EVERYTHING about this place is so PEACEFUL and relaxing!! 100% recommend! read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

Highly recommend this place. It is both beautiful and the wine and beer are great. Top notch service!

Honestly, subpar service, location and the wine is just awful. Nothing interesting, nothing unique. Skip this one.

This is a hidden little gem in the "Charlotte area". A beautiful piece of property that has a little pond and big trays offering shade from the the summer sun. This day there was some music playing, sometimes live sometimes recorded. Lots of people were there having fun, many bringing picnics, and for those that didn't the Lobster Dogs food truck was there. (That is one of our favorites food trucks!) we found ourself a little table under a BIG tree and decide to share a bottle of Rkatsiteli. This is a white grape from the Georgian Eastern European (a former Soviet republic). It is one of the older grape varietals in the world and produces a nice light and refreshing "minerally" taste with hints of lemon curd, grapefruit, and white flowers. It was perfect for the 90 degree summer day. Almost made the heat bearable! We will add the winery on our list of wineries to visit when on the area. Give them a try you will enjoy the visit. read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

Such a cute little vineyard near lake Norman. Lots of seating both in the front and back. The covered back patio next to the pond is so relaxing. There is a fantastic food truck with lobster rolls and inside has grab and go options as well like a premade boars head charcuterie board for an amazing price. You have to try the rotation wine flight. It was very good and a great way to test what they have available read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wine flight - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

Daveste' Vineyards was the host location for a jazz show. Although they did not serve food, there was a vendor on hand to fill the empty tummies. The staff did a great job with the large crowd in attendance for Nils. There was wine tasting for those who made that selection. Casa de Montecristo was on hand for the cigar lovers. The bar inside was a bit crowded for wine purchases but eventually, it settled down after the start of the show. The grounds of the Vineyard are absolutely lovely with rocking chairs on the porch. We endured a pretty intense downpour and once it was done, the show continued. It was a great afternoon and evening for jazz and wine at Daveste', a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening. Oh, it is less than a hour from Charlotte depending on traffic, of course. read more

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We loved their wines, especially La Brisa 2020 & Ambrosia 2020. We accompanied our wines with some delicious finger bites that they also sell. read more

Daveste Vineyards - Ambrosía 2020 - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

We had a wonderful time yesterday afternoon for Mother's Day. It felt like we were some what back to normal. People were social distancing and winery did an excellent time with the sale of wine. A great afternoon with friends and family..We love the Chardonnay and the riesling read more

Daveste Vineyards - The pond - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

Great day trip! Customer service is excellent. Beautiful Art for sale, and delicious wines! My favorite Red was the 2015 Malbec and preferred white was the 2018 Rkatsiteli, (I swear my next Dog will carry this name). Well worth the visit. They also have beer craft beer on tap for those that choose the option. read more

Daveste Vineyards - Just Perfect! - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

Everything here is amazing! Wine, food, service, the scenery is amazing. The service is so tailored to you and they're all so very nice. The wine is some of the best wine I have had in a long time. We will definitely be back!! read more

Daveste Vineyards - Flight, Glass of wine, charcuterie - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

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Absolutely wonderful experience visiting this vineyard for the first time today. We were there for the Lake Norman Puppyup walk, and stayed afterwards to try some of their wines and craft beer. Both were great but we especially loved their kristallweizen beer. It was perfect for the cool crisp autumn weather. The grounds were gorgeous, the staff was friendly and helpful, the live music was fantastic, and there was a food truck there for the hungry. We'd love to return another weekend and experience more of their wines and ambiance. read more

Been coming to Daveste off and on a few years. This was my first trip in for a little while, and I have to say...I like the way the wine has developed. The reds are good...sorry, not a white wine fan, so I can't really speak fairly about those. I love the Silouhette...a merlot blend...and the Dulcinea. The Malbec is my favorite. Our tasting master extraordinaire, Dan, was funny and knowledgeable. Great spot in the Troutman area! read more

Daveste Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

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Flights are served in what can be best described as church communion glasses. Not even enough to call it a shot. Can't select what wines you get either in a flight. Some wineries add cinnamon as a spice or enhancement and since I am allergic to cinnamon, I asked if they add it to any of their wines. The lady LITERALLY said to me "our wines are made of grapes" ‍ YA THINK?? She said it to me three times like I'm an idiot. Never going back there!! read more

Daveste Vineyards - Itty bitty flight cup - Wineries Near Me - Troutman, North Carolina

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Davestè Vinyards is for sure the hidden gem of this town. Beautiful scenery and plenty of space for bigger events. We went on a Sunday and they had two food vendors, neither of which really made sense. The hot dogs smelled great so I had to at least try one but not something I typically would like to have with wine. The other was called lobster dogs and their options did not really strike me as something that paired well with wine. The flight I had was six wines for 12$ and I really liked it. It was a nice balance of three red and three whites. Each was unique and very flavorful. My personal favorite was the Traminette semi sweet 2019. Took off a star because I wish they had better food options. They offer cheese, meat and crackers for sale but all individually no pre made boards. There's no way I could eat a whole block of cheese like that. Also would have liked if they brought it out to a table for me because I struggled to carry two wine flights and a cheese tray. Lastly I wish the flight options were different I did like mine however I am a huge fan of wineries that just give you their wine list and let you pick which ones you want. Rather than preselecting. Overall great visit and a nice stop if you are traveling through. read more

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Visited this beautiful winery today. By pure accident, the name was appealing to me. The wines we tasted where Diva and Viognier had a bottle of each at the Vinyard and also purchased to bring home. We ate there also the lobster rolls where delicious. Everyone was very friendly. Service was excellent. The best is we met one of the owners Esther . Made us cry because that was my grandmothers name, may she rest in peace. So it was very meaningful to us. We felt at peace, very calm atmosphere and the vibe was calm. Can't wait to come back and taste some reds. Definitely a place we will visit each time we come to NC. We are from NJ. read more

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I visited Daveste' vineyard after hiking the Lake Norman State Park trail. It was the perfect way to end a catch up day with my friend - 5 mile hike and a winery! Kelly hosted our wine tasting, and she was fantastic! She had a lot of great information and tips. The team was very personable and very knowledgeable. The tasting is 6 wines. I enjoyed the vast majority of them; especially the Rkatsiteli. Daveste is the only vineyard in NC to have this grape, and one of 6 in the country. I love trying new types of wines. They grow a lot of their grapes onsite, but try to stay as local to NC as possible. After the tasting, we each had a glass of wine and sat out by the waterfall and pond. It was a lovely location. If you're looking for a wine trip close to Charlotte, this is a must stop! I'll be back again - likely after another hike. read more