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    Rayson Winery & Vineyards

    4.1 (77 reviews)
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    Melissa M.

    What a great Sunday! We drove through the country a bit and our destination was lunch at a new winery. Such a great surprise. Beautiful scenery!! Beautiful property!! Friendly people. The wines were very good. The food was also delicious. A small but perfect menu. Heated patio, or outside seating. We definitely will be back.

    Meena P.

    First time here since they switched ownership. I love all the upgrades and new look! So much brighter and updated and just so nice to hang out in inside and outside. We went on a Thursday after work for just a glass of wine, and I was so pleasantly surprised. It was kinda quiet inside so we got to see it without a crowd which I liked. The service was really nice and friendly and I loved how informative they were. They know their products! We got a glass of their Petit Verdot. Which is according to the server their boldest red. It was served in a lovely high red glass. I absolutely loved this vessel !! I actually really liked all their glasses. . The wine was nice and jammy and exactly what I thought it would be. Perfect easy drink. We sat outside on a gorgeous evening. They have multiple great seating areas outside. Covered and out open with some great views. They've fine a nice job with the outdoor patio seating. Loved the pops of color too. Really looking forward to the Bistro opening in the summer for a full dining experience. We need a good place to eat around this area. Will be back for sure to try it. Also they have added a great number of whites and reds and a Rosè to their list as new Rayson wines but I'm hoping they add a bubbly soon. Which is my favorite. As it stands there's only the petit verdot that would be more in line with what I like. Their prices are higher than most wineries in the area. So just know that. It is nicer than most I've visited though. Loved the friendly staff ! Looking forward to a future visit!

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    Raimond J.

    What can one say about Rayson....? If you have been to JoLo Vineyards (which is the same owner), you know they don't mess around. The grounds are beautiful, and to enjoy your meal outside in the late afternoon early evening is just spectacular. As far as the service goes (for the few times we've been there) it's excellent, but they are also new. In other words, it seems some of the staff is a little green, but still good. Some of the old pros know how to really take care of you! (looking at you Sophie and Victoria!) And now the best part.... The food and the wine. It's so, so good! JoLo and Rayson is just stellar wines. Great stuff! And the food that Chef Daniel puts together is magical. I don't know how he does it, but it's spectacular! Love it so much...... Thank you!

    a glass of wine and a bottle of wine
    Mike P.

    Rayson Vineyards is the new name for Raylen, which was one of the Crown Jewels of NC wine. The owners of Raylen sold the property and inventory to JW Ray ano family of JOLO fame, and they've taken over with their usual fantastic wine and customer service. Currently, they offer three Rayson wines (a collaborative JOLO and Raylen Project -Petit Verdot, a red blend - Elevage, and a reisling) which are all very JW. They're juicy, berry forward, and high in alcohol. The other wines are still Raylen label--and the price hikes over the prior regime may deter some. However, expect the wines to continue to improve and sell out. They're open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 to 7 PM, and they serve food Thursday-Sunday.

    Took a group of friends over the weekend while exploring the area and we had a great time. Levi did our tasting and he was absolutely incredible. Loved his sense of humor. We ate at the restaurant and the server (a very nice lady with a short cut) was amazing! The food was very good. We got a bunch of appetizers and enjoyed our time outside eating on the patio. I'll definitely be back!

    Mel E.

    Definitely a cute spot where you may or may not necessarily need a reservation. We walked in with a reservation but no one asked so we sat down a few minutes after waiting. They need to work on greeting as they didn't have a system in place and lacked providing the proper greeting. With that being said, once you got their attention it was nice. They offered two pairings; one that was $20 and the other that was $30. We did both. The $20 pairing included white wines and the $30 was all red. I thought the wines on both were too sweet for my taste so the first and last on the $30 pairing was more for me. It's still a cool place to check out with a beautiful ambiance. Seems like they had some nice charcuterie boards and dishes to offer up but we already had dinner plans so we were just there for the wine. They've got EV parking spots for those with electric vehicles and I've added this since my buddies insisted this is something viewed would want. Enjoy!

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    Janall F.

    Couldn't be nicer. Beautiful setting and close to Clt. Came here for the Mardi gras festival . Live music and food trucks . Highly recommend. Btw you can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenery

    Is S.

    I came back with friends to enjoy the Mardi Gras event they hosted today. It was great. In particular the weather was excellent considering February and the snow we had just two days ago. The gumbo was ok. Low country instead of New Orleans but still tasty. They also had king cake and a band. I enjoyed Raylen merlot (2018) which I don't think was available last time I was here. excellent.

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    Amanda E.

    So as usual I am a wine snob, travel to a "new" winery at least every weekend. So let's start....this winery was an easy route just off of the interstate. So, very easy access, just not on a scenic route. Once entering the grounds, you travel through a paved road, winding down through the grape vines. Beautiful!!! Once arriving, you see the beautiful winery building, They have outside covered patio. Parking is in the grass so be prepared, it's clean but hilly. Once we entered inside the winery to do a tasting, we were not greeted, which kinda sucked, they just looked at us. LOL. So I just said hey and went on to the tasting counter. We chose the extended wine tasting which was $20, no signature souvenir glass. You would thing with that price it would a signature glass included. Majority of wineries include a signature glass. AnyWho....the wines were good, smooth, very tasty. I really enjoyed the Pale Red, Chardonnay, Riesling, white carolinius. The Pale Red was awesome!!! All of there wines were very smooth, which was pretty cool! We also tasted the slushees, I really enjoyed the Blueberry slushee. All of there wines were very reasonably priced, even down to a glass of wine, but as you know buying a bottle is always cheaper if you have more than one in your party that enjoys the same wine. We ended up buying a signature glass and a bottle of the Pale Red to take home. I always buy a signature glass. I just like to collect them. They have a crystal glass one and a regular one. All in all I would come back here in a heartbeat, it's very relaxing, peaceful, wonderful atmosphere! I'm glad I didn't let the non-greeting deter me away. The only reason for 4 stars!

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    Angela S.

    I stumbled on this place via social media found out they were doing an event called Goats and Wine. It was a no brainer who doesn't love baby goats?!?! No I really wasn't asking! Lol the baby goats were adorable. We got to taste goats cheeses with Wine pairings we learned a lot! That event was fun! So here I am back again for just a regular Friday I'm loving it! Live music is amazing the views sitting here in the grass are breathtaking. The artist tonight is James Vincent Carrol They have a really good Cuban food truck here tonight! Now let's talk about the wine! I'm a read drinker I recommend doing a tasting it's not expensive you may surprise yourself I loved the Chardonnay surprisingly. The staff is very knowledgeable. You can buy by the glass or the bottle.

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    Tim S.

    Updating my Yelp rating on RayLen to 5 stars. I have consumed way too much of their wine to say they are just a 4 star. In my opinion, RayLen has the best wines in this part of the Yadkin Valley, which is why I have been a case club member with them for 3 years now. It is really a cool thing to live in the Triad and have a lot of great vineyards and wineries in easy driving distance. RayLen is one of the best. Quick Highlights - Great wines, especially the reds - Category 5 (blend), Petit Verdot, & Cabernet are great - You can get deep discounts, and other benefits, by joining a case club - Easy to get to from I40, off highway 158 - RayLen hosts several festivals and other events (live music, etc) throughout the year.

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    Great wine and they just added a kitchen. Great experience without having to drive all the way up to the mountains

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    We stopped into Curran Alexander Vineyards last week on our way home. We've been there before. I…read moreremember liking their wines but not being blown away. Well, hold the presses!! Rita gave us spectacular service and we were indeed BLOWN AWAY! We were planning on bringing home 2 bottles but ended up getting 7!!! The value is excellent! Our most expensive bottle was $26. 2 bottles of the 2024 Yadkin Valley Viognier which was delicious, 2 bottles of the Rose (made from 100% Cab Sauv) which shocked me with the flavors & depth (I drink 90% reds usually), 1 bottle of the 2022 Yadkin Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (which we will hold for 4-5 years), 1 bottle of the 2021 Yadkin Valley Cabernet Franc and 1 bottle of the 2022 Yadkin Valley Meritage. I liked the Southern Tour blend and the Smokey Pearl blend, both were similar to the Meritage) but a little sweeter than I usually drink. I highly recommend a visit to Curran Alexander Vineyards for a delicious tasting and if you can get Rita, who is VERY knowledgeable about the wines, the better but I'm sure all the staff is great.

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    4.4(25 reviews)
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    There's something magical about visiting a winery when the leaves turn gold, brown, and amber --…read morenature's way of setting the perfect backdrop for a glass (or two) of wine. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Native Vines Winery, the first American Indian-owned winery in the United States. If you're coming from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, or Charlotte, the drive is an easy one -- less than an hour away and well worth the trip. I chose a quiet fall weekend when no events were scheduled. The weekend hours are a bit longer, so it gave me time to relax and enjoy the full experience. As soon as I walked through the door, I was warmly welcomed. Native Vines offers a customizable tasting where you can choose six wines from their list. I'm usually more of a semi-sweet wine drinker, but I decided to be adventurous and include two dry wines in my flight. My selections were: * * * * * * Dry wines: Indian Summer and Chief's Blend * * * * * * Semi-sweet wines: White Buffalo, Green Tea Wine, Raspberry Tea Wine, and Sangria Crackers were provided between tastings to cleanse the palate -- a thoughtful touch. The winery offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and there was even a food truck on-site for those wanting a bite to pair with their wine. My personal favorite was the Green Tea Wine -- light, refreshing, and pleasantly unexpected. I also loved Chief's Blend, a Cabernet Sauvignon with rich cherry and cocoa notes. In the end, I couldn't resist taking home bottles of the Green Tea Wine, Chief's Blend, and of course, the Sangria (because who can ever say no to Sangria?). I'm already planning my next visit -- hopefully on a day when they're hosting one of their lively events. If you're looking for a laid-back winery experience with a unique cultural story, Native Vines is absolutely worth the trip.

    Native Vines Winery is a small little winery nestled in Lexington! When you get there you're…read moregreeted by Cody, their beautiful horse that loves visitors and attention! He's a sweet horse. The wines were delicious, I got to do a wine tasting and you get to choose 6 wines for $12! Our hostess was very knowledgeable and kept me informed of the wines I was drinking and how they were produced and what to expect before I took my sip. They are definitely worth a visit! They are not too far from childress either if you are already out there!

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    Childress Vineyards

    4.0(375 reviews)
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    I'm giving Childress Vineyards, five stars today because they did a great job for both a couples…read moredate with my husband and my birthday celebration with the ladies. For the couples event, I experienced Gale who's really thoughtful. I absolutely adore her. For the birthday event we had Erin. Let's call Erin the multitasker for managing 7 wine tasting like a pro. I truly appreciate the great job and the attention to detail that these ladies offered during our Victory Wine Tasting Experience. Pro-Tip: Book reservations online.

    I visited this place as a surprise and upon arrival, it's obvious that grounds are well kept…read moreyear-round. It's a beautiful vineyard and I was super excited to explore and walk around. After being greeted in the main building, we were directed to enjoy the scenic route or walk directly towards the back of the building to enjoy the live music. There's an open space behind the main building with a small stage to enjoy live music, or if you're more a bookworm like myself you can grab a chair near the small lake. I enjoyed lunch in the Bistro (it was an earlier lunch because they were closing earlier for a private event - it's a beautiful space so I can see why) - the lunch menu offered a variety of items of if you're just interested in dessert, then you can grab something from the front and enjoy the weather. This beautiful place could easily get crowded on a weekend so I'd recommend reservations, just to ensure that you have a table without the wait. I decided to go with a wrap with grilled chicken and it was seasoned just right and was complimented with the perfect amount of fries. But the highlight of my lunch (besides the wine, lol) was the sweet tea - as a southerner, it hit the spot. A private tour was scheduled for me and that's probably where I made up my mind that I'd be back to visit this place. The tour guide was personable and she knew her stuff. Not to mention, I was able to enjoy fresh grapes from the vineyard (yum!). I fell in love with a couple of their signature wines, so I grabbed a couple of bottles from the gift shop - it's also offers a great opportunity to grab a few gifts for family and friends. I'd recommend this place for an easy Saturday or Sunday as it's great way to relax and recharge - but if you're feeling inclined to stay there's a hotel available near the vineyards (walking distance). Go check them out!

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    Childress Vineyards - Sweet and dry wines as well as full body red wines.

    Sweet and dry wines as well as full body red wines.

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    Petit Verdot - Great red wine!

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