ART ON THE HAW RIVER WINE TRAIL
The Haw River Wine Trail and the Burlington/Alamance Convention & Visitors Bureau are presenting a two-day art and wine tour, combining winery tastings and tours with fine art demonstrations and sales, on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, 2010. The event, called Art on the Haw River Wine Trail, is a unique approach to the traditional artist studio tours where the venues are the four artisan wineries (Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, GlenMarie Winery, Grove Winery and Iron Gate Winery) along the river in Alamance and Guilford counties. Each site will host artists who will be showcasing and selling a selection of the area’s most creative works. In addition to wine tastings and winery tours, there will be music and opportunities for visitors to view art and craft demonstrations. Tour goers can travel the 50-mile long scenic drive through the heart of rural Piedmont North Carolina to find handmade, uniquely designed furniture, hand blown glass, pottery, metal sculptures, paintings, photography, quilting, fiber arts, and much more at the five vineyard venues. Located between Raleigh and Greensboro, this area’s close proximity to both the Triad and the Triangle make Art on the Haw River Wine Trail a convenient, leisurely afternoon adventure with unequaled rewards at each location.
For other information about Art on the Haw River Wine Trail, contact the Burlington/Alamance Convention and Visitor Bureau at 336-570-1444.
LOCAL WINERIES HOST PROGRESSIVE DINING EVENT
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, the Haw River Wine Trail wineries will host a Food and Wine Pairing where samples of a selected wine and a selected food will be offered for our guests enjoyment. A different course will be served at each winery where the winemaker has chosen one wine to be served with a food selection. The event will run from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Participants may sample courses and wines in any order along the trail. Tickets are available from any of the winery locations.
October 30, 2009
HAW RIVER WINE TRAIL CELEBRATES STATE FAIR WINS AND 4TH ANNIVERSARY
The Haw River Wine Trail was bestowed 20 medals this year at the North Carolina state fair.
"These competition results continue to show that some of the best wine in the state is being grown in the Haw River Valley," said Max Lloyd, a winemaker at Grove Winery. Benjamin Vineyards and Winery was awarded 2 gold medals for its "Crème de Framboise" and "Cabernet Sauvignon" wines by a panel of judges at the North Carolina state fair this past weekend. It was also awarded 4 silver and 2 bronze awards. The Winery at Iron Gate Farm was awarded 1 gold medal for its "IronGate Vineyards 2007 Merlot." It was also awarded 2 silver medals and 4 bronze medals. Grove Winery was awarded 1 Double Gold medal for its "Grove Jug House Blush" wine and 1 gold medal for its "Grove 2005 Chardonnay." It also was awarded 3 silver medals and 10 Bronze medals.
