It was my first visit back since the ownership and name change, and I have to say I really enjoyed…read moremyself. The owners were tending bar, and they had an awesome musician and a food truck (side chicks). We went for two flight/tastings, which came with five 1.5 ounce pours of your choice. We opted for three whites (Sauv Blanc, Viognier, and Riesling) and all the reds (Merlot, Montepulciano, Chambourcin, cab Sauvignon, and a couple of blends (including a meritage). They are in the process of releasing a new Monte/nebbiolo blend, which I'm thrilled we were able to try. All the wines were delightful, but I was particularly fond of the mystique (Chambourcin), meritage, and the cab. Good s were vice, friendly atmosphere, and tasty wines to please any pallet await you a Gioia Dell Amore!

Spent a lovely afternoon here. They have a cozy log cabin tasting room where you can taste your…read morechoice of 5 wines for $15. We shared two tastings so we were able to taste 10 wines. There is a large offering of over 20 varieties. One of the current owners led our tasting and gave us detailed explanations of the history and thought process behind each wine. There are 11 wines that were the original Autumn Creek wines and then the new owners have added some new wines and new blends under the label Gioia dell'Amore Cellars. We liked all of the wines that we tasted. Our favorites were the Diamond Girl White & Red Blends and the Embrace Meritage red blend. After our tasting we purchased a bottle of Diamond Girl Red to enjoy on property. Outside the tasting room are a large deck and a brick patio with sweeping views of grapevines, a pond, a waterfall, a gazebo, a covered area and an event venue (where an anniversary party was taking place). It made for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon.

Finally made it to this cute spot with 2 of my girlfriends! The ambiance to so photogenic and…read moreinviting. There's limited seating in the interior, but there's a large patio with extra seating. We attempted to sit on the patio, but the mosquitos had plans that we did NOT sign up for! So we went back inside to sit at the bar. I wish there was different barstools. Those were just too shallow and not very comfortable or supportive. Thank goodness they weren't too busy when we were there because there was only one seserver. He was super nice and attentive as he could be seeing as how he was running in and out to serve the interior and exterior guests and also making the drinks! Some drinks are specialty so they take time to actually make. I hope they covert their pass-through window into a door into improve efficiency. I ordered the mojit flight and my two friends orordered the Tequila, and Marguerita flights. General consensus was that the drinks were good , but a bit too sweet. I wish mine was served with mint leaves like the menu pictures, but I didn't ask for them or why they weren't included. Overall, I'd go back with my girlies and try something different.

The place was cute. We got there as they opened. We were the only ones there for quite a while. The…read morewaitress/server was super nice, but the place didn't really wow me. Maybe bc it was a Thursday, and it's more busy other days? There were fruit flies around our table that were kind of annoying as well. Flights were okay. Charcuterie board was alright as well. Not sure I'll be back.

I had an amazing weekend! I hosted a wine tour in Yadkin Valley and our first location was Dynamis…read moreEstate Wines. Dynamis Estate Wines is one of the most beautiful locations! The scenery is everything and more. Nothing like sipping wine in the mountains. The wine ambassador, Hope, was the perfect person to give us informative information on the vineyard and wines. She was super sweet, knowledgeable and so much fun! The group enjoyed her so much. We had a tasting of 5 wines, and the wines were luscious and complex. One of my favorites was the 2025 Rose. It's a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. If you would like to indulge in a nice afternoon or evening by sipping on some lovely wines with beautiful views, check out this place. I promise you will love it! I look forward to returning in the fall:)

Nice place his vineyard with bees very cool. Wine was pretty good liked the cab the best was very…read moresurprised to see pricing at our above Napa! Service was very good came quickly and was knowledgeable of the wines and the history of the vineyard.

These guys grow great grapes and make great wine. An extremely friendly family runs it. I highly…read morerecommend!

The family and I went to Stanburn Winery this past weekend. We were staying in Fairy Stone State…read morePark and they gave us a handout from Stanburn Winery. We decided to stop in for a visit on Saturday when the weather turned sour. Stanburn is a family run winery that sits on 20 or so planted acres. The vineyard itself is very well maintained and has a number of varietals planted. The tasting room is small and cozy and is decorated with awards, pictures, wine refrigerators, and some winery merchandise. Tabatha was very polite and was happy to talk about the winery and its history. Many wineries overlook this part and choose to focus on getting people through a tasting to get to the next group. It was nice to have a conversation to go along with the tasting. The wines were all refreshing. They are not overly tannic, so if big and bold tannic wines are your preference then you may not enjoy Stanburn's wines. Stanburn's Traminette was a treat. I find traminette to be hit or miss due to the often times unpleasant combination of aroma and residual sugar. Stanburn's take on this grape is to ferment it dryer which I found to be very pleasing. The Cab Franc Reserve was fantastic. The longer time in barrel greatly enhanced the character with a touch of oak that elevates this wine over the 2015 Cab Franc. The Chardonnay is clean and crisp and was held in stainless steel. If you avoid Chardonnay due to the "buttery" aspect, fear not. This Chardonnay was held in stainless steel which makes it a different beast compared against one fermented or aged in oak. I could keep going, but the bottom line is that if you're in the area, or if you see one of Stanburn's wines available for sale, do yourself a favor and give them a try.

What a beautiful venue. We went there on a Sunday to see Megan doss sing. The venue was gorgeous…read more They don't serve food there, but allow you to bring all your own snacks. As you can see, we brought plenty. There are lots of places to sit outside as well. They had a wine bar in the barn so that you didn't need to walk back up for drinks. We joined the wine club and will definitely be going back!

We decided to try this winery on a whim. My spouse and I really enjoyed the wines they have. It is…read morehard to get dry wines. I was impressed. The staff is very knowledgeable. The winery grounds and barn are beautiful.

This was one of our wine tour stops in August for a bachelorette weekend…read more The property was beautiful! The vineyard was lovely and the building was cozy and welcoming with plenty of room to sit both inside and out. The gentleman behind the bar was helpful and friendly. We purchased a bottle of the Franc The Tank Blueberry - a sweet and tangy cabernet that had our tastebuds singing. We cracked her open a few nights ago and it was just as good the second time as it was in the glass while we sat and enjoyed our little party.

This vineyard offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle of the outside world. Walk among the vines…read moreand you can sense time slowing down. This is my second visit to the vineyard. I came to meet friends with whom we will continue on to a local farm stay for the weekend. We sat outside on one of their covered patios. We packed a lunch to have with a glass of their wine. The tasting room looks like a barn and is very welcoming inside. There are plenty of seats for everyone. The warm weather had me wanting a white wine with my lunch. I chose their pinot gris. It has a crisp taste with notes of citrus. On my first visit I had a flight of all their offerings. My favorites are the Sweet Pea white blend and the Franc the Tank red blend. The old tobacco barn across from the tasting room offers another space to hang out and enjoy the view. There is also an accommodation below that makes for a unique holiday experience.

After all these years, SFC is still a solid wine option just outside of Winston and Greensboro…read more They off flights of 7 (your choice) regular or premium wines (upcharge, in my opinion, is worth it). The barrel x was still my personal fave, but Gato (a light, smooth Merlot blend) and mountain mama were nice in their own right. Hopefully, it won't be another four years before I'm back!

Although I can't comment on anything except the fantastic event I found when I asked Gemini where I…read morecould go for live entertainment last Tuesday, it was a great experience listening to some 20 talented musicians playing their guitar, fiddle, dobro, and upright bass. They sat in a circle and went one by one suggesting bluegrass and some other numbers. What a fun jam to watch, and Natalie was a gracious and welcoming hostess. Here's the scoop: Stonefield Cellars hosts the  High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association Jam - 7:00 -10:00 pm This jam is held monthly, every 2nd Tuesday- Members and prospective members welcomed! If you have questions about this event, contact Natalie at 336-689-4071.For more information about High Lonesome Strings, visit http://www.highlonesomestrings.org Bring your instruments or just come to listen - either way, it's always a great time! Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are for sale during the session.

This is more than just your average wine shoppe! The owners David and Tish have extensive knowledge…read moreof everything wine and are sure to find you something you'll love. And if they don't carry it, they can look into ordering it for you. Sit back and relax in the comfortable atmosphere where at any given moment you'll find folks meeting for a book club, paint club, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just enjoying each other's company. This is truly a place where strangers become friends because we can all agree on one thing...loving wine! Make sure to leave your email address and be invited to their newsletter so you can stay up to date on all their wine tastings, events, and pairing recommendations. Every Thursday and/or Friday evening after 5 pm you can look forward to tasting anywhere from 5-6 wines from around the world, for only $7. You can purchase a bag of tasty Route 11 chips to munch on with your wine, but feel free to bring your own snacks or better yet, order from some of the restaurants close by: Sammy G's, Odeh's, Rixsters, La Fiesta, Mi Pueblo, and Salt and Pepper Indian Cuisine. Stop in and see why this has become our go to wine shoppe!

Trish is a great hostess with great wine knowledge. I have purchased great wines at this shop. Wine…read moretastings are fun but a bit stuffy. Wine drinking should be accessible to all, not just the privileged.

We found this small winery on Yelp, my go to site when searching for places to go. It didn't have…read moreany reviews, so at first I was a bit sceptical. My wife told me to check Google. There they had many good reviews. So we decided to stop in. Let me say that it was a really cool experience. The fruit wines are creative and quite good. Very good actually. For that they deserve 5 stars. They also deserve 5 stars for the ambiance and hospitality. The proprietors, Jason and Susan are very friendly and interesting conversationalists. They actually have the tasting room in a huge yurt . How cool is that?? The Hillbilly wine theme is quite catchy. Bottom line good wine, fine people and very cool setting. I would recommend this place. It was well worth the short trip from Mount Airy.

Amazing local wine and good conversation highly recommend. We got the peach, raspberry, and vanilla…read moremuscadine.

I cannot say enough good things about Hamlet Vineyards! Recently, we were visiting our offices in…read moreMartinsville with a client. I was looking for something fun to do with them and I stumbled upon Hamlet Vineyards. I almost didn't pursue it because I noticed it was only open on Sundays, but after calling and speaking to Virginia, I learned that we could host a private event here during the week! Virginia was WONDERFUL throughout the whole planning process. Between coordinating with multiple people at my company to go through all that corporate red tape and working out all the little details of the catering menu with me, she was just so accommodating! The caterer for private events is done by Jim with Rising Sun Breads. They plan a new menu for every private event and the options were limitless! At some point, we also had someone with celiac planning to join us for this event, so she couldn't eat any food prepared on a surface that had touched gluten. Kind of problematic with a bread company catering. But Jim was very understanding and was planning to prepare this gluten free meal in a completely different facility! We did not end up needing this, but I was very impressed with how accommodating everyone was. Then came the day of our event. The venue is absolutely lovely and we couldn't have asked for better weather. We ended up bringing corn hole and ladder golf, since it was such a nice day. We all sipped wine, nibbling on our appetizers of prosciutto wrapped asparagus and avocado, tomato, and feta toast, playing yard games, with the sun setting over the vines and the white washed barn behind us. We couldn't have asked for a more picturesque day! The wine was all wonderful, but my favorite was the Eltham. And the appetizers were also amazing and very fitting for the spring weather. As the sun got low in the sky, we moved into the barn for dinner. This consisted of a watermelon and feta salad, marinated roasted airline chicken with lemon and rosemary, pasta primavera with seasonal vegetables, classic southern tomato pie, and fresh baked breads with butter. Everything was delicious and very fresh. Our dessert was coconut pound cake with blackberries and crème fraiche. It was completely decadent, with a crunchy outer edge, but soft and dense inside and not too sweet. The fresh berries and crème fraiche were a nice addition to round out the flavors. No one wanted to leave, but feeling completely satiated of good food and good wine, we all made our purchases of bottles to take home and made our way back to the hotel. Two weeks after our event, I am still hearing comments about its success! Everyone was happy, especially the client, and our local employees were shocked to find a hidden gem in their hometown. Between the planning stage, food, wine, location, and service, everything was absolutely perfect about Hamlet Vineyards. I'm sure we will be back for another private event with clients in the future! And I wouldn't be surprised if the local employees now frequent Hamlet Vineyards every Sunday, when they're open to the public!

Love love love! I can't say enough good things about this gorgeous venue. The people are great, the…read morefood & drinks are wonderful, & oh my goodness, it's so beautiful!