Wineries & Vineyards

The Haw River Wine Trail – Piedmont Region

Four Wineries, Distance of 45.9 Miles – Conveniently located between North Carolina’s Triad (Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point) and its Triangle (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill), this set of four artisan wineries makes for a convenient, leisurely drive along the path of the scenic Haw River.

Whether you enjoy European varietals such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Savingnon, Muscadine wines like Carlos and Magnolia, or sweet dessert wines made from Blackberries or Strawberries, you’ll find something to enjoy on this trail. All of these wineries are known for their Southern Hospitality and personalized attention, and there’s always a great place to spread out a picnic blanket and enjoy the day. There are also many coordinated wine trail events such as winemaker’s dinners, food and wine pairings, and free music concerts to experience throughout the year.

Grove Winery
7360 Brooks Bridge Road
Gibsonville, NC 27249
336-584-4060
Amenities: Tasting room, gift shop, picnic area.
Wines: Tramintette, Haw River White, Niagara, Dawns Early White, Eno River White, Chardonnay, Viognier, Symphony, Merlot, Roanoke River Red, Rose, Sangiovese, Norton, Nebbiolo, Rosso Dolce, Ensemble, Claret, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Glen Marie Vineyards & Winery
1838 Johnson Road
Burlington, NC 27217
336-578-3938
Amenities: Tasting room, gift shop, picnic area.
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Syrah, Dallas Red, Sweet Marie, Muscadine, Blackberry, Chardonnay, Summer’s Promise, Golden Nugget, Scuppernong, Carolina Springtime, Strawberry.

Iron Gate Vineyards
2540 Lynch Store Road
Mebane, NC 27302
919-304-9463
Amenities: Tasting room, gift shop, patio picnic area.
Wines: Brightleaf White, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pack House Red, Merlot, Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dixie Dawn, Country Blooming, Flue Fire, Green Apple, Blackberry.

Benjamin Vineyards & Winery
6516 Whitney Road
Saxapahaw, NC 27253
336-376-1080
Amenities: Tasting room, gift shop, picnic area.
Wines: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonel, Carlos, Magnolia, Scuppernong, Hunt, Balcberry Bramble.

Directions:

1. From Greensboro and points west: Take US Highway 29 north to the Browns Summit exit (NC 150), head east on NC 150 for 7.7 miles, staying straight on Osceola-Ossipee Road when NC 150 turns. Take a left on Brooks Bridge Road and the Grove Winery is 0.5 miles on the right. From Durham and points east: From Interstate 40/85, take exit 140, then a right at the top of the ramp. Go 2.9 miles to the end of the road, take a right onto Burlington Road then an immediate left on University Drive. Go 1.1 miles, then take a left on Shallowford Church Road and another immediate left onto Elon-Ossippe Road. Go 3.7 miles, then turn left on Old Highway 87 for 0.9 miles. Take a left on Osceola Road. Go 3.8 miles and take a right onto Brooks Bridge Road and the Grove Winery is 0.5 miles on the right.
2. Return to Brooks Bridge Road and take a right. Go 1.4 miles and take a slight left onto Jug House Road, then go another 1.1 miles. Turn right onto NC Highway 87, then a left onto Stoney Creek Church Road. Go 5.9 miles, then take a left onto Altamahaw Union Ridge Road and go another 6.3 miles. Turn right onto NC Highway 49, then go 2.8 miles and turn left at Mebane Rogers Road. Go another 0.9 miles and take a left onto Johnson Road. The GlenMarie Vineyards and Winery will be 0.3 miles on the left.
3. Return to Mebane Rogers Road and take a left. Go 1.3 miles and take another left onto Miles Chapel Road, then an immediate right onto White Level Road. Go 2.1 miles, then take a left onto NC Highway 119. Proceed for another 1.5 miles, then take a right onto Lynch Store Road. The Iron Gate Winery will be 0.2 miles on the right.
4. Return to NC Highway 119 and take a left. Follow NC 119 for 11 miles, then take a left onto NC Highway 54. 3.4 miles, then take a left onto NC Highway 54. Go 4.6 miles, then take a right onto Mineral Springs Road. Go 2.5 miles and take a right onto Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road. Go one mile, then continue on Church Road for 0.4 miles. Take a left onto Whitney Road, and the Benjamin Vineyards & Winery will be on the left in 1.7 miles.

Winery hours vary seasonally. Please call ahead to be sure the vineyards you want to visit will be open when you arrive. Please drink responsibly. Designate a driver.   

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added: February 9, 2009

updated: September 20, 2011