Friendly staff, cold beer. Life is good here. Looking for a cold mug and some food. Unfortunately,…read moreno food served other than bags of chips and pretzels. Worth the stop no the less.

What a beautiful day to sit outside at the White Elephant. Great wine and beer selection. Super…read morefriendly staff. So happy to have stumbled upon it!

If you love mountain views, a good history lesson, and a delicious bevy, let Mayberry Spirits be…read moreyour first stop along your Pilot Mountain tour. Their cocktails were abundant and there was a wide variety for every palate. You can get a cocktail to sip on throughout the tour as well as some popcorn to munch on. Kate was SUPERB at explaining the history of Mayberry Spirits as well as the distilling process at their facility. She also does the ghost tours in Mt Airy and we can't wait to go back and have her show us around downtown! The actual tasting after the tour was the most bang for your buck. We got to taste all all of their whiskeys that they make in house and then we got to play around and mix them with an assortment of bitters and juices. We got to taste an assortment of six for only $12! Lastly their gift shop is the cutest if you need a birthday/Christmas gift. We want to visit again just to bring home one of their cocktail kits. We are so glad we made Mayberry Spirits the first stop during our Mt Airy day to get the party started. A cheap and awesome way to spend the day!

We had the BEST time at Mayberry Spirits. This is probably the best distillery tour I've ever done…read more Our tour guide, Kate, was everything you'd want in a guide! She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, tons of personality and completely informative. I loved how they have a board showing the boiling points of the components in their spirits and they had tons of visuals (the sorghum they use in their whisky, two jars of different proof whisky that demonstrated the difference in appearance when shaken, pieces of the barrel components) it was very interactive, informative and fun! We were there a little early, so we got cocktails (which come with popcorn!) I love that they do have the cocktail option, because many distilleries offer only the spirits stand-alone (I can't hang) and I enjoyed the Dutch Apple Pie I ordered. I appreciated they even went a step further with super nice presentation of the drinks! You can take your cocktails into the distillery room and sip while you enjoy the tour. After the tour, we went back to the main area for a tasting! This was a treat. They have ample areas for the 4 groups doing the tour to taste. Our group of 5 gathered round the barrel to embark on the tasting. It has cute little Mayberry Spirits shot glasses already placed for us, along with a dump bucket & water. First, we tasted the 3 spirits stand-alone. I don't really like straight alcohol, but I enjoyed the vanilla whisky. After those, it's not over! We got to try several cocktail shooters. Some with Cheerwine, some with bitters (they had tons of flavors, everyone got to pick their flavor and add their own!) I really enjoyed the concoctions they presented! They had so many great gifts for purchase as well! They offer cocktail kits that include their spirits and all the necessary mixers! We all agreed we want to come back to get Christmas gifts! I was completely shocked at the value of what we got at Mayberry Spirits! The cocktails were $10 across the board - super reasonable, especially considering the quality/presentation. The tour and tasting was $12 total! I couldn't believe it. I wouldn't have been surprised if it was $20 considering the great 20-30 minute tour we got and the generous tasting, PLUS the souvenir shot glass! This was such a fun experience and a great place to go with a group!

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.

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.

Stony Knoll is now one of my "Must Visit" vineyards in NC. Is a hidden gem that we've driven past…read morebefore, but it's arguably one of the best vineyards in NC. Two weeks ago my wife and I stumbled upon this place will visiting a few vineyards. The main serving room is beautiful, environment is peaceful and the wine surprisingly good. We did a full tasting and sampled several wines. Pour after pour we were thoroughly impressed with everything they served. Not only did we love the wines, we loved the variety of wines to match different palates. What also impressed us was the owner took the time to come out and speak with us to discuss the craft of wine making. Absolutely try the Viognier and The Black Oak Stick Chambourcin. You can't go wrong with these.

A beautiful, well maintained, family owned and operated winery. The large lodge is perfect for a…read morebig family gathering or for hosting an event. We had the pleasure of meeting and speaking at length with one of the owners. The wine tasting "flight" I enjoyed offered a generous portion of 6 different wines. I purchased a table crafted from a wine barrel very reasonably priced. It's a unique piece I will enjoy for many years. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommend.

Cellar 4201 consistently provides a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, friendly and professional…read moreservice, and delicious wines. A gem.

Cellar 4201 is one of our favorite niche wineries in the Yadkin Valley Appellation. Their wines are…read morevery good and the terrace is a great place to just chill and enjoy a glass of wine. I got a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and my wife got the Merlot. Both were very nice, but my wife's Merlot was quite yummy! Staff is very friendly and helpful!

This is such a quaint, peaceful little farm! It's not far from Winston-Salem and perfectly located…read moreif you're heading back to the city after hiking around Hanging Rock State Park. From the moment we arrived, we could tell it's a place that is truly loved and cared for. The owners walked over to greet us, showing us the short-haired sheep, goats, donkeys, runner ducks, turkeys, and three beautiful Great Pyrenees dogs--all of whom seem well loved and completely at home. The owner shared that he's been here since 1992 (a former city kid who always dreamed of having a farm like his grandparents did), and that lifelong dream truly shows in every detail. When he invited us into the store, it felt like discovering a treasure chest. It's small, but packed with thoughtfully curated goodies: handmade soaps from multiple local makers, a variety of local honeys, fresh goat cheese produced on the farm, Amish butter from Ohio, Amish jams, goat-la-to (a goat-milk gelato that's unique to this farm), a variety of meats, candles made by local Boy Scouts, Christmas ornaments, and books and toys for children. What really stood out was how deeply the owner knows and loves everything he sells. He happily shared stories, explained the different textures of the cheeses, and talked through how he would cook each type of meat. We picked up some cheese, lamb, and goat-la-to--which we ended up finishing on the drive because it was so unique and delicious, like shaved ice topped with creamy milk and vanilla. We cannot recommend visiting this farm enough--not only for the fairly priced, high-quality products, but also for its strong commitment to supporting other local businesses (all the products are clearly marked with their sources) and, most of all, the genuine passion behind it. So much of the space is thoughtfully designed with children and families in mind. When we noticed the turkeys, the owner explained that they aren't "commercial"; they keep a few simply because kids enjoy seeing them, along with the runner ducks. The baby goats are brought out occasionally so visitors can pet them, and it's obvious how gently and thoughtfully the animals are treated--the goats clearly loved being petted and even ran over to us. This little farm is the what I think of when I see someone pours heart and lifelong passion into their work. Highly recommend anyone with an interest in farm animals, dairy products, or local goods to stop by and see it!!

the absolute cutest little farm with the sweetest owner and cute little goats it is a must visit…read morespot!

Our first time at this winery, we picked this place to enjoy our Saturday Eve I g w good local…read morewine, food abd live música. Casey was really sweet and helpful to us at making a decision about which wine we should pick. Pay day wine was more of our liking and then we ordered some chicken wings from the food truck at this location. They have bands perform in a regular basis in the outdoor dance area. There's plenty of parking and seating (indoors and outdoors). The sunset was very pretty.

Beautiful views, great owners & service & an array of interesting wines from other Vineyards. They…read moremake Moscato sweet wine but also have other reds & whites. You can mix any wine with the 3 slushie flavors they make every day ! Delicious!