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Round Peak Recipe Corner 2 | On The Vine | April – July 2017 1 10 16 OnThe Vine 14 15 contents Cover On the porch with hisdogs. hangs outontheback PeakRound Vineyards, wife Kari Heerdt owns Ken Gulaian, with his 6 3 9 9 4 8 WendyByerly Wood | On TheVine | A publication ofthe Tribune Lapin àlaChasseur Recipe corner: Index Winery 2017 Calendarofevents ValleyFestival Wine Sweet the sixteenfor Yadkin Peak VineyardsRound to uniquenessof Mountains contribute Midnight Magdelena at A visitwithfriends buds are breaking isintheair,Spring to boostindustry Wine qualitylabelsseek across Carolina North Celebrations ofwinepour grape-growing series Teaching vineyard hosting 6 8 On The Vine ispublished quarterly [email protected] CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ADVERTISING DIRECTOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES CALENDAR OFEVENTS by Civitas Media LLC. Kitsey Burns Harrison Kitsey Harrison Burns WendyByerly Wood Elkin, NC28621 214 E. MainSt. Beanie Taylor 336-835-1513 On The Vine On Holly Lamm Bill Colvard EDITOR On The Vine | April – July 2017 | 3 - - 00878177 Editor On Vine The 336-835-3609 Wendy Byerly Wood Byerly Wendy 336-835-1994 336-835-9400 We also are happy and excited to happy and excited also are We into this to delve you So invite we among you to greeting I look forward in previous editions. in previous its getting is Vine announce On The online, with sto presence website own maps and more ries, a list of wineries, www.onthevinecarolina. at to be found to include #onthevinecaro com. Be sure about the photos and posts lina on your wine industry. Carolina with reading edition, while pairing your sitting wine and a glass of fine Carolina spring in the wonderful back to relax air. the vines. - 336-526-6777 The Jonesville Welcome cenTer I-77 at Exit 82, in The Heart of the Yadkin Valley I-77 at Exit 82, in The Heart of the Yadkin For more information, call the Jonesville Welcome Center at (336) 835-2000 For more information, call the Jonesville Welcome 336-835-6000 providing a wealth of information on the Yadkin Valley, its Wine Region and more! its Wine Valley, providing a wealth of information on the Yadkin Tourism Specialists On Staff Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-8PM & Sundays 1PM-8PM - Tourism buds are breaking are buds In addition to the calendar of events In addition to the calendar of events a edition also features This quarter’s A new program in North Carolina in North Carolina program A new duction process, and RayLen Vineyards Vineyards and RayLen duction process, qualify to place to state in the is the first of bottle on every stickers silver the oval to find out all the details. wine. Be sure the individual activities occurring at for in this features wineries and vineyards, edition include details on a number of the planned for upcoming wine festivals state. map, which is centerfold updated newly than and updated comprehensive more entertain visitors. - to submit their prod winemakers allows being wines are quality ucts to ensure shoot any issues trouble and to created during the pro might be occurring that - - Anywhere – Stay Here! Go Anywhere Jonesville

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By Kitsey Burns Harrison are available at a cost of $100 [email protected] each, which includes tasting wristband, festival wineglass, The annual Yadkin Valley VIP parking, festival shirt and Wine Festival will celebrate its access to the VIP/Hospitality Sweet 16 this year on May 20 Tent. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elkin A military discount is avail- Municipal Park. able with active duty or retired “The festival gets bigger and military ID card, tickets will be better each year,” said Misty $20 at the gate for veterans. Matthews with the sponsor- Festival parking is available ing Yadkin Valley Chamber of on site at Elkin Municipal Park Commerce. “We hope every- for $5 per vehicle, with pro- one will come out for a won- ceeds going to the Elkin Vol- derful day at Elkin Municipal unteer Rescue Squad. Alterna- Park to enjoy the flavors of the tively, shuttle bus service will Yadkin Valley. It’s going to be run between 10:30 a.m and 6 great music, great food, great Two youngsters take their turn stomping grapes at the 2016 Yadkin Valley p.m. from participating hotels wine, and most of all, great Wine Festival in Elkin. in Elkin and Jonesville at a people.” cost of $5 per person, valid compete with a friend or other From traditional festival The festival began as a way throughout the day. There is attendee to see who can fill food such as hot dogs, cheese- to promote the fledgling wine a no coolers, pets or firearms a mason jar with fresh grape burgers and ice cream, to industry in the area and has policy at the festival. juice the fastest by stomping BBQ, Haitian cuisine, such as become a tradition for wine Visitors to the Yadkin Val- grapes with their bare feet. chili-glazed wings, crab cakes lovers near and far. Matthews ley are encouraged to make There’s also plenty of toe and more. said that folks from all across an entire weekend out of the tapping and the dance floor is Eighteen different craft ven- the state and the country come event. With the annual wine usually full by the end of the dors also will be at the festival to the festival each year. Last auction on Friday night, the day as festival-goers enjoy the featuring items such as hats, year, around 3,000 guests pur- Tour de Vino bike ride Satur- live music. jewelry, clothing, gourmet chased wine tasting tickets for day morning and most area This year’s entertainment foods, Adirondack chairs and the event and Matthews said wineries open on Sundays, will feature two local bands. more. they estimate a total of 7,000 there will be plenty of fun the attendees overall. The Blue Sky Band will per- Tickets for this year’s Yadkin Valley Wine Festival are $22 entire weekend. April – July 2017 The event is family-friendly form from noon to 2 p.m. and

| For more information about Phatt City will take the stage in advance, $30 at the gate. with plenty of food options the Yadkin Valley Wine Festi- from 3 to 5 p.m. to close out Advance tickets are available and live musical entertain- val, visit their Facebook page the celebration. for purchase by calling the ment. Another highlight of the or website at www.yvwf.com. event that is a favorite for the In addition to the 26 winer- Yadkin Valley Chamber of young and young-at-heart is ies that will be pouring, there Commerce or online through Kitsey Burns Harrison may be reached at will be plenty to choose from EventBrite at www.yvwf.com. 336-679-2341 or on Twitter and Instagram

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| @onthevinemag. ees are given the chance to as far as snacks and food. A select number of VIP tickets 8 May 13 will host Yoga on the Crush- • Noon to 5 p.m., the sec- pad, a one-hour yoga class Calendar of Events ond annual Turkey Tail Wine followed by relaxing with a Festival will be held at The glass of wine or beer of par- April 14-15 apist/reflexologist, sharing a Inn at Glen Alpine, 105 Davis ticipant’s choice. Cost is $10 • Noon to 5 p.m., Adagio brief history of reflexology, St., Glen Alpine. Tickets, per person. Vineyards, Carolina Heritage, explaining reflexology and which cost $20 in advance • 5 to 8 p.m., MenaRick Elkin Creek and Roaring how it promotes wellness. and $25 in cash at the gate, Vineyard & Winery, 328 Luff- River wineries will host a For more information, email are available at www.local- man Road, Ronda, will host Wine and Easter Egg Trail. [email protected] or call wineevents.com. Tickets its fifth annual low country Visit the wineries between 704-880-3722. include a festival wine glass boil. The event is all you can noon and 5 p.m. to collect April 28 and tastings from each win- eat and is $28.50 per person. candy-filled Easter eggs dur- • Weathervane Winery, ery. The festival will be held Wine is sold by the bottle and ing the tastings. Visit all four 1452 Welcome Arcadia Road, rain or shine. For more infor- glass throughout the evening. to be entered into a raffle for Lexington, will host Mark mation, visit www.facebook. • 5 to 8 p.m., Round Peak prizes. For more details, call Tuttle Boogie Nights at the com/turkeytailwinefestival/. Vineyards, 765 Round Peak 336-258-2333. event center. Church Road, Mount Airy, April 15 April 30 May 13-14 • MenaRick Vineyard & will host Grillfest, bring your • 11 a.m., Round Peak • 2 to 4 p.m., Weather- own meat and/or veggies and Vineyards, 765 Round Peak vane Winery, 1452 Welcome Winery, 328 Luffman Road, Ronda, will host a Mother’s use the vineyards’ grills on Church Road, Mount Airy, Arcadia Road, Lexington, the scenic back porch. Those will host Yoga on the Crush- will host Sunday Music with Day weekend special, with mothers receiving a compli- coming will enjoy live music, pad, a one-hour yoga class Emma Lee. Admission is the vineyard view and beer followed by relaxing with a free. mentary tasting. May 14 and wine for purchase. glass of wine or beer of the May 6 May 28 participant’s choice. Cost is • 12:30 to 4 p.m., Adagio • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roar- ing River Vineyards, 493 • Noon to 5 p.m., Roaring $10 per person. Vineyards, 139 Benge Drive, River Vineyards, 493 Brewer April 16 Elkin, will hold a Coaster Brewer Mill Road, Traphill, will hold a Mother’s Day Mill Road, Traphill, will • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roar- Class during which partici- hold a food and wine pairing ing River Vineyards, 493 pants will make four custom Brunch Special. For more information, visit www.roar- event. For more information, Brewer Mill Road, Traphill, coasters from their own visit www.roaringrivervine- will hold a special Easter photos. The $30 class fee ingrivervineyards.com. • 2 to 4:30 p.m., Weather- yards.com. Brunch Special. For more includes all supplies and one June 4 information, visit www.roar- glass of wine. Registration is vane Winery, 1452 Welcome Arcadia Road, Lexington, • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Adagio ingrivervineyards.com. required in advance by visit- Vineyards, 139 Benge Drive, April 22 ing www.adagiovineyards. will host Lyn Koontz for Mother’s Day Music in the Elkin, will host Tasting Notes • 1 to 6 p.m., Roaring com or calling 336-258-2333. with relaxing violin music in courtyard. Admission is free. River Vineyards, 493 Brewer May 8 the tasting room. May 15 Mill Road, Traphill, will host • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gri- June 11 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gri- a bluegrass festival and food etje’s Garden Vineyard of • Noon to 5 p.m., Roaring etje’s Garden Vineyard of event. For more information, Rocky Ridge Farm, 324 River Vineyards, 493 Brewer Rocky Ridge Farm, 324 visit www.roaringrivervine- Mosswood Road, Olin, is Mill Road, Traphill, will Mosswood Road, Olin, is yards.com. hosting a 2017 Women’s hold a food and wine pairing April 23 Wellness Series, with free hosting a 2017 Women’s Well- event. For more information, • Noon to 5 p.m., Roaring admission and light refresh- ness Series, with free admis- visit www.roaringrivervine- River Vineyards, 493 Brewer ments. This day’s workshop sion and light refreshments. yards.com. Mill Road, Traphill, will will be Nutrition Labels — This day’s workshop will be June 16 hold a food and wine pairing What does it all mean? with Med Instead of Meds for Bet- • Weathervane Winery, event. For more information, Lori McKay, certified coach, ter Health: The Mediterra- 1452 Welcome Arcadia Road, Vine The On visit www.roaringrivervine- Stanford University Evidence nean Diet on a Budget, with Lexington, will host Mark yards.com. Based Program: Diabetes Ann Simmons, family and Tuttle Boogie Nights. April 24 Self Management Program, consumer science at Iredell June 17 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gri- sharing information to clarify County Extension, explaining • 11 a.m., Round Peak etje’s Garden Vineyard of the “mystery” of reading the healthy benefits of a Med- Vineyards, 765 Round Peak | Rocky Ridge Farm, 324 nutrition labels and tips on a iterranean diet and budgeting Church Road, Mount Airy, 2017 – July April Mosswood Road, Olin, is healthy diet. For more infor- tips on how to eat healthy. will host Yoga on the Crush- hosting a 2017 Women’s Well- mation, email grietje@yadtel. For more information, email pad, a one-hour yoga class ness Series, with free admis- net or call 704-880-3722. [email protected] or call followed by relaxing with a sion and light refreshments. May 12 704-880-3722. glass of wine or beer of par- This day’s workshop will be • Weathervane Winery, May 20 ticipant’s choice. Cost is $10 Reflexology - A Way to Well- 1452 Welcome Arcadia Road, • 11 a.m., Round Peak per person. ness with Isabel Campbell, Lexington, will host Mark Vineyards, 765 Round Peak | 9 board certified massage ther- Tuttle Boogie Nights outside. Church Road, Mount Airy, See EVENTS | 13 10 | On The Vine | April – July 2017 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Bend. Vineyardis.6mionleft. Location: FromNCHwy67,turnontoMacedoniaRoadin East Website: www.divinellamavineyards.com 5:00pm; Sun:1:00pm-5:00pm,(Sat&SunOnly, Jan&Feb) Childress Vineyards Chestnut Trail Vineyards right ontoAppersonRoad,travel2.6milesonleft. Salem, takeHwy67West, 1milepastYadkin RiverBridge,turn 67 toEastBend.Turn leftontoAppersonRoad.FromWinston- Location: Yadkin CountyFromI-77Exit82Travel EastonHwy Website: www.Cellar 4201.com Winemaker: CharlieKidd Owner: GregHutchins,DonnaCarlyleHutchins GPS “Heritage VinesWay.” (10202EHwy268-Elkin) Vineyard isvisibleonthenorthsideofHwy268nexttoroadsign: Hwy 52/Hwy601:Take Hwy268West for3milesfromHwy601. road sign:“HeritageVinesWay.” (10202EHwy268-Elkin) From 268 for.8mile.Vineyardisvisibleonthenorthsideofnextto Highway pass/CC CampRoadtoHighway268.Turn Left(East)- Location: FromI-77:Take I-77Exit85East(Right)Hwy-268By- Website: carolinaheritagevineyards.com Owners andWinemakers:Clyde&PatColwell Brandon HillsVineyard Sunday 1-5 Tasting RoomHours:Thursday&Friday12-5,Saturday11-6, left onBengeDrive. traffic light,leftonNBridgeStreetthenrightCarterMillRoad,first Location: SurryCounty, I-77toexit83US21bypassNorth,leftfirst 36D 14M12SW80D28M26S Coordinates: Tasting RoomHours:Fri&Sat:12:00pm- Winemaker: DanTallman Owners: ThomasH.HughesandMichaelWest GPS East Bend,NC27018 4126 DivineLlamaLane, 336-699-2525 Divine LlamaVineyards,LLC N36d 13m10sW80d20m03s Coordinates: Winemaker: TimWahl (Yadkin Valley Region) Owners: Drs.TimandJanWahl www.adagiovineyards.com 139 BengeDrive,Elkin,NC28621 (336) 258-2333 Adagio Vineyards 28621 170 HeritageVinesWay, Elkin,NC 336 366-3301 Carolina HeritageVineyard&Winery NC 27018 4201 AppersonRoad,EastBend, 336-699-6030 Cellar 4201 4 20 1 18 10 8 5 7 3 6 15 29 2 1 26 28 3 31 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 24 2 Style Suppers) p.m. -9:30Sunday4:30to6:30 (Sunday Family EndPosts RestaurantDinnerHours:FridaythroughSaturday5:30 11:30 a.m.-3:00p.m.SundayNoon4:00 EndPosts RestaurantLunchHours:FridaythroughSaturday and Saturday10:30a.m.-9:00p.m.SundayNoon -5:00p.m. Tasting RoomHours: Thursday 10:30a.m.-6:00p.m.Friday Location: SurryCounty Winemaker: JWRay Owners: JWandKristenRay Hutton Vineyards&Winery Hanover ParkVineyard Left intovineyardafterabout1/2miles. 21-Bypass North.leftafterfirsttrafficlightontoKlondikeRoad. Location: Website: www.grassycreekvineyard.com Winemaker: JimDouthit Cynthia Douthit Owners: DerrillandLoriRice,Jim Flint HillVineyards&CenturyKitchen 36.2804452Long:-80.8763055 Lat: Website: www.elkincreekvineyard.com Cabins Available forWeddings &SpecialEvents –PrivateLuxuryRental Tasting &LightFoodsDaily, Brick-Oven PizzasEverySunday. Tasting Room Hrs:Thursday–Sunday11AM5PM.Wine 13 12 27 30 17 21 23 Surry/Wilkes Counties—West offI-77 atExit85toUS 11 32 4 14 M10 34 herreravineyards.com 231 VineyardLn,Dobson,NC27017 (866) 313-8008 Herrera Vineyards 7 5 19 9 www.jolovineyards.com 336 614-0013EndPosts Restaurant 336 614-0030Winery Pilot Mountain,NC27041 219 JOLO WineryLane JOLO Vineyards 25 State RoadNC28676 235 CottageCircle, 336-835-4230 Grassy CreekVineyard 28621 318 ElkinCreekMillRoad,Elkin,NC 336-526-5119 Elkin CreekVineyard 16 15 6 33 24

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