tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post5663081955368584210..comments2024-03-26T05:07:38.732-07:00Comments on The Unpaved Road: The North Carolina Wine TrailJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-78164923777132716802016-05-26T17:51:28.003-07:002016-05-26T17:51:28.003-07:00Will have to visit your blog - love hearing about ...Will have to visit your blog - love hearing about NC wineries to visit! Thanks for visiting!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-26937963516311357782016-05-26T11:24:13.952-07:002016-05-26T11:24:13.952-07:00There are so many rich experiences at all the vine...There are so many rich experiences at all the vineyards throughout the Yadkin Valley and all over North Carolina. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We love the uniqueness of each one, not to mention the fantastic variety of wine to pick from. We've been to the Yadkin Valley twice over the last 2 years for a romantic weekend getaway and have visited 10 or so of the vineyards there. But there are so many others around the state we can't wait to visit. Thanks for describing a few more that we can add to our list we haven't hit yet. This is why we started our blog to document the fun times we are having and to get the word out that NC should be considered in the heavyweight class of great vineyard trips. Sharing experiences here:<br /><br />https://enjoyncwine.wordpress.com/enjoyncwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887104780485768369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-62920997530951730412016-05-26T11:15:42.937-07:002016-05-26T11:15:42.937-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.enjoyncwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887104780485768369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-47702507099891917532016-05-22T09:04:12.497-07:002016-05-22T09:04:12.497-07:00I love visiting wineries when I travel, too, so I&...I love visiting wineries when I travel, too, so I'm always on the lookout to add one to my itinerary. Thanks so much for visiting!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-28771031445136938042016-05-22T07:35:11.998-07:002016-05-22T07:35:11.998-07:00Ooh, I'll have to keep this in mind. I love vi...Ooh, I'll have to keep this in mind. I love visiting wineries when I travel, and I haven't ever been to a winery in North Carolina. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103597455249641820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-84514764361851503042016-05-21T17:33:44.802-07:002016-05-21T17:33:44.802-07:00You're right - some of them used to be tobacco...You're right - some of them used to be tobacco plantations and it's great that they can keep the area agricultural. The wines primarily are sweet wines and it's taken some time - as wine does, but I'm happy that they are now coming into their own and winning some medals - and getting visitors. Thanks so much for visiting!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-73178090219974085392016-05-21T08:50:26.672-07:002016-05-21T08:50:26.672-07:00I think i remember hearing that at least some of t...I think i remember hearing that at least some of these wineries are former tobacco plantations, so it's good that they are finding a way to keep the area agricultural at least. Glad to hear many of the wines are worthwhile, too. It can take a wine region time to figure out what grapes work best for it and to mature enough for the the wines to be good. I've seen it happen with Long Island wine, which were once pretty mediocre and are now reliably good for the most part.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145949756363270166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-18503567971163044452016-05-21T06:18:44.740-07:002016-05-21T06:18:44.740-07:00Sounds like a great trip - Western North Carolina ...Sounds like a great trip - Western North Carolina has lots to offer and I hope you make it part of your drive. Thanks for stopping by!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-89104598651166091902016-05-21T06:03:07.962-07:002016-05-21T06:03:07.962-07:00I didn't know that North Carolina has more tha...I didn't know that North Carolina has more than 100 wineries. I'd like to visit the Western and Piedmont regions of the Carolina. We intent to travel the US next year with a camper van. #TPThursday www.travelbug.coMarcellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476572809571746150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-4682598290012745742016-05-21T05:18:12.067-07:002016-05-21T05:18:12.067-07:00Love visiting all the vineyards - most are so pret...Love visiting all the vineyards - most are so pretty! Thanks for visiting!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-29198486554752685612016-05-20T20:27:21.789-07:002016-05-20T20:27:21.789-07:00All these wineries seem to have such a lovely sett...All these wineries seem to have such a lovely setting. Lately they seem to appear almost everywhere. Recently I just discovered that even Oxnard has some very good ones. Thank you for joining us for #TheWeeklyPostcard.Travel Notes and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875753860047263264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-62458855397175923312016-05-20T04:15:11.455-07:002016-05-20T04:15:11.455-07:00The Wilmington area has one of the biggest winerie...The Wilmington area has one of the biggest wineries in the state - Duplin - which is known for their coastal, sweet wines (they have a lighthouse on their label) so you could have a tasting there when you visit your in-laws. But it's not too far to get to Yadkin Valley - hope you get to visit some of their wineries. Thanks for stopping by!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-13217571475797193462016-05-20T04:11:39.888-07:002016-05-20T04:11:39.888-07:00Hmmm...Western North Carolina does have alot of sl...Hmmm...Western North Carolina does have alot of sloping ground so maybe that's why it's become such a big wine growing area. And yes, I better get started with my next 33 visits - maybe today? Thanks for visiting, Jan!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-91258965310772196252016-05-20T01:04:38.757-07:002016-05-20T01:04:38.757-07:00Interesting! Who knew? My in-laws live in Wilmingt...Interesting! Who knew? My in-laws live in Wilmington, but NC hasn't impressed me on our visits. Maybe I need them to take me to these vineyards instead! ;-)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920366609527181388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-19504974742742445922016-05-19T19:14:02.419-07:002016-05-19T19:14:02.419-07:00I saw a program about vines growing in France and ...I saw a program about vines growing in France and they said the sloping ground was important (but I don't remember for what kind of wine). I'm hearing your despair at having to sample 33 more. Better get started... :)Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-48229127471617162252016-05-19T17:27:42.929-07:002016-05-19T17:27:42.929-07:00The area is becoming very popular but it still ret...The area is becoming very popular but it still retains it's ruralness - hence the cow drinking wine ha ha! Thanks for stopping by again, Ruth!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-92010868862710227772016-05-19T17:26:25.667-07:002016-05-19T17:26:25.667-07:00A friend of mine posted pictures of this area in F...A friend of mine posted pictures of this area in Facebook. However, I didn't know there are so many wineries in the area. The wine business just keep growing and growing. That cow drinking wine made me laugh like for three minutes.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-7849148146860014292016-05-19T15:36:41.930-07:002016-05-19T15:36:41.930-07:00Oh oops! I forgot Washington and Oregon in this po...Oh oops! I forgot Washington and Oregon in this post - will have to fix that! Thanks for visiting!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-53154899945964131382016-05-19T14:18:37.158-07:002016-05-19T14:18:37.158-07:00I would have never guessed. I guess they are sprin...I would have never guessed. I guess they are springing up all over. We live in the heart of what many say is the best grape growing ground in the country, Washington State wine country in central and eastern Washington State.Arnie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14833758065792915649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-74681104325555061682016-05-19T13:48:23.088-07:002016-05-19T13:48:23.088-07:00I agree! I can't wait to explore more of Yadki...I agree! I can't wait to explore more of Yadkin Valley. Thanks for stopping by!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236483471506976307.post-84374615974090252432016-05-19T10:35:46.984-07:002016-05-19T10:35:46.984-07:00It's interesting to discover wine trails in so...It's interesting to discover wine trails in so many states - places one might not expect. The wineries you've showcased on the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail all look worth visiting. Lovely settings.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.com