For decades, the area was a key tobacco-growing region. However, as tobacco farming and cigarette manufacturing in the area declined, some entrepreneurs, including tobacco farmers, have turned to winemaking. The native grapes of this region of the southeastern United States include Vitis cordifolia, Vitis labrusca, Vitis aestivalis, Vitis cinerea, and Vitis rotundifolia (muscadine and scuppernong). Early attempts to grow the European wine grape, Vitis vinifera, in the southeastern United States, including 18th century efforts by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Virginia, had mixed success. But in the past two to three decades, viticultural research has helped these grapes to survive the climate, soil, and pests of the region.[6] Additionally, Surry Community College, located in Dobson, North Carolina, has served as a valuable community resource for this growing industry by offering certificate and degree programs in viticulture and enology.[7] In 2005, Davidson County Community College formed a partnership with Surry Community College for the delivery of the viticulture and enology program/certifications in Davidson and Davie counties.[2]
In 2003, in an effort led by Charlie and Ed Shelton of Shelton Vineyards, the United States' Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives approved the new appellation for the region with the name Yadkin Valley AVA, allowing winemakers to bottle wines with a label indicating that the wine came from the Yadkin Valley. In 2005, there were 14 wineries and 400 acres (162 ha) of vineyards in the region. By 2013, there were 38 wineries operating in the Yadkin Valley.[8] By the end of 2022, there were 44 wineries making wine in the Yadkin Valley.[9]
Decanter Magazine published a story about the Yadkin Valley region in October 2021.
Southern Living Magazine published a feature story about the Yadkin Valley region in November 2007.[10]
Local wine festivalsedit
The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is traditionally held the third Saturday in May at the Municipal Park in Elkin. The Yadkin Valley Grape Festival is held the third Saturday in October in Yadkinville. Prior to 2005, these wineries also participated in the North Carolina Wine Festival.[11] The Budbreak Wine and Craft Beer Festival is usually held in downtown Mount Airy, North Carolina on the first Saturday in May.[12][13]
^"§ 9.174 Yadkin Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved November 16, 2007.
^ abcd"Yadkin Valley Viticultural Area (2001R-88P)" (27 CFR 9 67 FR 5756). Federal Register. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau. February 7, 2002. pp. 5756–5761. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
^ ab. Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2007.
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The Yadkin Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes land in seven counties of northwestern North Carolina The AVA encompasses an area of approximately 1 400 000 acres 5 666 km2 in the Yadkin River valley The Yadkin Valley AVA includes all of Wilkes Surry and Yadkin counties and parts of Davie Davidson Forsyth and Stokes counties Yadkin Valley is home to 44 wineries 5 Yadkin Valley AVAWine regionJones Von Drehle Vineyard located in the Yadkin ValleyTypeAmerican Viticultural AreaYear established2003 1 CountryUnited StatesPart ofNorth CarolinaOther regions in North CarolinaHaw River Valley AVA Swan Creek AVAClimate region7A 7B 8A humid subtropical 2 Soil conditionsClayey or fine loamy 2 Total area1 400 000 acres 5 666 km2 3 Grapes producedAleatico Barbera Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chambourcin Chardonnay Malbec Malvasia Merlot Montepulciano Muscat Canelli Nebbiolo Niagara Petit Verdot Pinot gris Pinot noir Riesling Sangiovese Vidal Blanc Traminette Cynthiana Norton Sauvignon blanc Seyval blanc Syrah Vermentino Viognier 3 No of wineries44 2 4 5 Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Travel 4 Local wine festivals 5 Wineries 6 References 7 External linksHistory editFor decades the area was a key tobacco growing region However as tobacco farming and cigarette manufacturing in the area declined some entrepreneurs including tobacco farmers have turned to winemaking The native grapes of this region of the southeastern United States include Vitis cordifolia Vitis labrusca Vitis aestivalis Vitis cinerea and Vitis rotundifolia muscadine and scuppernong Early attempts to grow the European wine grape Vitis vinifera in the southeastern United States including 18th century efforts by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello Virginia had mixed success But in the past two to three decades viticultural research has helped these grapes to survive the climate soil and pests of the region 6 Additionally Surry Community College located in Dobson North Carolina has served as a valuable community resource for this growing industry by offering certificate and degree programs in viticulture and enology 7 In 2005 Davidson County Community College formed a partnership with Surry Community College for the delivery of the viticulture and enology program certifications in Davidson and Davie counties 2 In 2003 in an effort led by Charlie and Ed Shelton of Shelton Vineyards the United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives approved the new appellation for the region with the name Yadkin Valley AVA allowing winemakers to bottle wines with a label indicating that the wine came from the Yadkin Valley In 2005 there were 14 wineries and 400 acres 162 ha of vineyards in the region By 2013 there were 38 wineries operating in the Yadkin Valley 8 By the end of 2022 there were 44 wineries making wine in the Yadkin Valley 9 Geography editThe Yadkin Valley area is in the piedmont and foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains One of the most recognizable landmarks in the AVA is Pilot Mountain The hardiness zone is mostly 7b and ranges from 7a to 8a 1 Travel editDecanter Magazine published a story about the Yadkin Valley region in October 2021 Southern Living Magazine published a feature story about the Yadkin Valley region in November 2007 10 Local wine festivals editThe Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is traditionally held the third Saturday in May at the Municipal Park in Elkin The Yadkin Valley Grape Festival is held the third Saturday in October in Yadkinville Prior to 2005 these wineries also participated in the North Carolina Wine Festival 11 The Budbreak Wine and Craft Beer Festival is usually held in downtown Mount Airy North Carolina on the first Saturday in May 12 13 Yadkin Valley Wine FestivalWineries editAdagio Vineyards Brandon Hills Vineyard Carolina Heritage Castello Barone Cellar 4201 Childress Vineyards Christian Paul Vineyards Curran Alexander Divine Llama Dobbins Creek Vineyards Dynamis Estate Wines Elkin Creek Vineyard Golden Road Vineyards Grassy Creek Vineyard amp Winery Hanover Park Haze Gray Vineyards Hidden Vineyard JOLO Winery amp Vineyards Jones von Drehle Vineyards Junius Lindsay Laurel Gray Vineyards Lazy Elm Vineyards McRitchie Winery amp Ciderworks Medaloni Cellars MenaRick Vineyards Midnight Magdalena Vineyards Native Vines Winery Old North State Winery Piccione Vineyards Raffaldini Vineyards RagApple Lassie Winery Rayson Winery and Vineyards Roaring River Vineyards Round Peak Sanders Ridge Winery Serre Vineyards Shadow Springs Vineyard Shelton Vineyards Slightly Askew Winery Stardust Cellars Stony Knoll Vineyards Surry Cellars Weathervane Winery Windsor Run CellarsReferences edit 9 174 Yadkin Valley Title 27 Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Part 9 American Viticultural Areas Subpart C Approved American Viticultural Areas Code of Federal Regulations Retrieved November 16 2007 a b c d Yadkin Valley Viticultural Area 2001R 88P 27 CFR 9 67 FR 5756 Federal Register Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Bureau February 7 2002 pp 5756 5761 Retrieved May 16 2020 a b Yadkin Valley AVA Appellation Profile Appellation America 2007 Archived from the original on May 16 2008 Retrieved November 16 2007 Whit Winslow April 1 2020 NC Wine Media Center NC Wine a b How Many Wineries Are in the Yadkin Valley www yadkinvalleync com Yadkin Valley NC August 17 2021 McKay Gretchen June 20 2010 North Carolina wineries are on the map now too Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved May 17 2020 Agricultural Science Surry Community College Retrieved September 2 2017 Saving 2012 grape crop a big boost for Carolina wine industry Farm Progress 2013 03 26 Retrieved 2021 04 01 Media Center North Carolina Wine amp Grape Council NCWine org Thompson Annette November 2007 Carolina s Wine Country Southern Living Retrieved March 26 2012 Murray Arthur O August 2006 Yadkin wineries try to crush a festival Business North Carolina 26 8 20 22 Hastings Michael April 30 2019 Budbreak wine and beer festival will be May 4 in Mount Airy Winston Salem Journal Budbreak Festival Home External links editNorth Carolina Grape Council NC Fine Wines Map of all of the Yadkin Valley Wineries Surry Community College Department of Viticulture amp Enology Yadkin Valley Wine Festival Homepage Yadkin Valley Wine Trail lists wineries dining lodging ancillary visitor information Yadkin Valley Wine Country Portal nbsp Drink Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yadkin Valley AVA amp oldid 1196014346, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
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