lovely little place. good wines. good prices. wonderful staff. Weve been to hundreds of wineries…read more many world famous. LOVED this place.

They had delicious wine slushes and very friendly staff members! Great little spot on a hot summer…read moreday.

The grounds are beautiful. There is plenty of parking. It is conveniently located. You can stop on…read moreyour way into the Outer Banks without having to change your course at all. The staff is friendly, funny, engaging, and make you feel like you are at home. The winery does not offer a menu that we saw, but the oyster crackers that went with our tasting were perfect:) If you visit, sanctuary, vineyards and you like sweet wine like me. Take home a bottle of the Grace, you will not be disappointed!! we will be back again next year and hopefully as retirement quickly approaches we will be back on a much regular basis.

Yeah, we'll probably not doing this again. According to the FB invitation there were to be free…read moredrinks. Nope, had to pay for beer & wine. Others were commenting on how they were fooled too. Coming in, there were folks in front of us who weren't even on the list, had no tickets, no ID presented, just got their names taken down. I feel all of this was because the attendant didn't want them to cause a fuss or make a scene, like so many folks will do these days. However, we had to present our IDs and the receipt of our paid tickets. I sure could have saved a lot of money. Lol. The lines were ridiculous. We paid $120 basically to get in the door and get cold crabs. My wife found a hair in her BBQ. Sure, it happens, I get it. We paid over $20 for two glasses of wine. Oh, not full, but more like samples. Interesting! The bathroom situation was abhorrent. Incredible lines, and only two that I could find. I'm sure Sanctuary Vineyards made a lot of money off of their false advertisement. Good for them. Enjoy it. Spend it wisely. Doubt a lot of patrons will not be back.

We had our car in the shop down the street so we decided to take a little stroll and stumbled upon…read morethis lovely place! Originally we walked over to get some Mexican food next door, but one of the owners of the winery was there and we got into a conversation with him about the wine. He made their wines sound so unique and tasty, we decided to try! As first timers, we were walked through the experience of wine tasting. We did the flight of 6 for $12 + you get a souvenir glass! We like sweet, so we did 4 sweet and 2 dry. My favorite was the "Swan Beach Sunset", which has a black cherry taste and pairs SO good with dark chocolate. What a treat! My boyfriend loved the seasonal "Frost" which is very sweet. Great experience. Thank you!

Came here on our OBX alcohol tour we created yesterday. Big wine fans so we were excited to try…read morethis place. The Winery is owned by an older couple and they were so sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful. For $15, you get to try 6 wines and you can pick off a diverse menu of sweet or dry white, rose, or reds. It comes with chocolate and goldfish too! AND you get a little souvenir cup. Such a deal!! They have outdoor seating or you can drink inside. They have a few games inside as well. We ended up buying 2 bottles of wine Would love to come back here again when we're back in OBX and if you like to try wine, I highly recommend. Each bottle was about $22.

Hidden gem. Super cool self pour wine with tasting options…read more They also have a couple of beer taps and appetizers, like charcuterie and a cheese plate.

Wonderful! We had a great time trying new wines. This is the way to have tastings. Highly…read morerecommend.

Every year we visit the Outer Banks Vineyard, and every year the service keeps getting better! The…read morestaff is engaging, helpful, and make you feel like you are hanging out with friends. If you like sweet wines like me, you have to visit when you are in the Outer Banks.

We had an amazing time! Brian was our guide to the winery. He was so informative, friendly, and…read moremade an amazing time better. Our pourer was Emily, she was very knowledgeable answered all questions about the wine and very friendly. I think it is a must do. You are on vacation. Splurge on yourself it is worth the price. We went with a group of 6 and left with 12 bottles. Not home with 12 ;-) The Wine is so great and there is something for everyone.

This is truly a fun place and a labor of love. We're new to Oriental, so we were just wandering and…read moredecided to check it out a month or so back. We drove up the narrow lane, pulled into the small lot, and out came some wonderfully bounding dogs full of friendliness. Our hosts quickly took them inside (our dog was happy to see them from the car but the barking was a little much from him!), and we went inside for a delightful tasting. This isn't Napa, or Paso Robles - we're from California - but these are delicious wines, and we loved them. There's a great selection of locally made jams, which we stocked up on for friends, but it was the home-iness and kindness that we liked the most. We started as customers, and left - laden with wine that we've enjoyed - as friends!

This is truly a "mom and pop" shop. It is located about a mile out of Oriental (a hamlet) behind…read morean old cemetery. We sampled several: the Norton (light red and extremely dry), mead, Coastal white (semi-dry), blackberry and blueberry. Both the berry wines are young but fruity. One should not compare this to French or Napa wines. All of the Neuse River Winery wines are simple, straight forward. They are drinkable. The coastal white pairs well with cheeses, fish or chicken. The two berry wines can be used as dessert wines. I was pleasantly surprised by how little after taste was detected. In the backroom I saw 5-gal carboys, 15 to 55-ga SS tanks. There are no oak barrels for secondary fermentation. I suppose these fruits are not ideal for malolactic fermentation. The wife has a quilt business and sells local products such as oil paintings, wine glasses, fruit jams and twinklets. Both husband and wife are simple people who are turning their hobbies into income producing activities. They were very hospitable. Don't expect bold wines or complex wines. The small quiet village is picturesque. It is about 28 miles from New Bern and 9 miles to the Cherry Branch Minnesott ferry terminal. Today the village had very few visitors. I plan to return to explore in the summer when more tourists are here. UPDATE: Don't buy any wine. They cannot be stored. Fermentation continued in these bottles leading to CO2 build-up and explosion. One bottle exploded on my dining room rack, spraying blueberry juice all over one wall, the rack, my dining room furniture and the hardwood floor. I have revised my rating to 1 star.

This place is great! What a hidden gem. Really reasonable prices. The apple pie moonshine is so…read moregood! Definitely get a flight. It is worth it. I'm sure their cocktails are good, but the flights are where it's at. Best bang for your buck! Super chill entertainment, good energy, great service. The owner gave my brother, my dad and I a tour of the place. Really exceptional experience! Highly recommend. Best little bar in Deep Creek hands down.

This is my new favorite place to go. Now don't pack up all of your friends and head out for a…read morenight of drinking because this is not that kind of place. Because it's a distilling co, they can only offer you 2 mixed drinks or one flight. You can't go wrong with either one. It's very small with 6 stools at the bar and a love seat but they will know you by name if you go enough lol the guys are always very nice and accommodating. It's veteran owned and operated and has some crazy hours but if and when you get a chance check them out! Oh and make sure you try some of that moonshine!

Very Cute tasting room. Really enjoyed our visit. The staff were so friendly and helpful. So many…read moredelicious options of wine. My favorite was the Blueberry Frose. The gift shop was really adorable as well.

Virginia Beach Winery is not my typical winery as I'm use to visiting but definitely worth the…read morevisit. The winery had a vintage style. Maria the owner was such a doll. Wine is made on site in the distillery and she has been in business for 8 years. We visited on a Saturday and there was a couple of vendors on site selling merchandise. 5 bucks for 6 samples is definitely reasonable. We indulged in the fruit infused wines, draft wines and slushies. I must say the draft wines were delicious and I wished those were bottled so I could have brought them home. All in all great places and would definitely stop in again.

I can't wait for ours in Indian Land to open because tonight's dining was a WONDERFUL experience…read more While in town visiting family for the Labor Day weekend, they suggested this spot. Hubby and I were thrilled because one is opening near our home outside of Charlotte, NC. Make reservations! This place was packed and we quickly figured out why. Everything is so good. We didn't quite figure out the "lay of the land" but there appeared to be a designated place for tasting that was packed. We enjoyed looking at the "wine toys" while we waited for our table. There are sooooo many unique things that I can't wait to purchase from a location closer to us when it opens; traveling with glass didn't seem too smart. Our server was great and I wish I knew her name to shout her out. Ask to sample any wine you're curious about. And let me say... the sampling pours are more than just a sip. I was astonished! I chose the red flight as rendered. Everything was good. I'm not a fan of Spanish reds and should have substituted that one. Next time! They are so conscientious about food allergies and preferences that you can customize everything (except the jambalaya). I already knew before arriving (because I look at menus ahead of time) that I was getting the scallop and shrimp risotto, especially after I learned I could have it without the disgusting peas and asparagus (but with extra spinach.... I do love some veggies). It was AMAZING and will probably be the dish I always end up getting at the Indian Land, SC location when it opens. No room for dessert so you'll have to read my next review for that. 10/10

Our party was greeted by a friendly team, and we appreciated that. However, the overall experience…read morefell far below what we've come to expect from Cooper's Hawk, especially given that I've dined here multiple times. From the start, our server led with a very hard push for the wine club. I was genuinely considering joining, but the service that followed made me reconsider entirely. Throughout the meal, there were long stretches -- often 10 to 15 minutes -- where he did not check on us at all. Our reservation was for 1:15 PM, yet we were not seated until 1:30 PM, and ultimately did not leave until 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, this extended visit was not due to a leisurely dining experience, but because we were consistently waiting for our server, who appeared more focused on bussing surrounding tables than attending to ours. Empty glasses sat for 20 minutes at a time, and there was no anticipation of our needs. When I finally approached a supervisor, she apologized and offered to get refills immediately. She returned with the wrong drinks, and we did not see her again for the remainder of the meal. After it became clear that we were dissatisfied, our server seemed to withdraw even further, limiting conversation and interaction. At no point were we rude or disrespectful -- we simply wanted the level of service Cooper's Hawk is known for. It took another 20 minutes just to have our table cleared, followed by an additional 10-20 minutes before we were asked about dessert or offered the check. This was especially disappointing because some members of our party were visiting from out of town and had never experienced Cooper's Hawk before. We were celebrating a new addition to the family, and instead of enjoying the occasion, much of our time was spent waiting for basic service.

What a cool little spot. Awesome owners and a great bartender. Can't wait to come back to try more…read moreinteresting wines!

NouVines is a must visit on your OBX trip. This place opened 3 years ago and it is wonderful. The…read morepeople who work there were great at giving wine recs and we enjoyed chatting with them. There's a couple tables and a lounge area inside and it looks like an area set up for live music. They don't have a kitchen but you can buy cheese, meat, olives, pretzels, etc and you can bring your own food. The flights are reasonably priced, prices are clearly outlined, and the pours are heavy. Will definitely come back here when I am back in the area.