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YA D KI N VA LLE Y Discount Winter Passport Offers Wine Tastings North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley wine country has a special offer to
beer opener set that comes in a decorative wine bottle-shaped dis-
visit the federally recognized American Viticultural Area that is
play case.
home to more than 40 wineries.
The number of tasting experiences has increased from last
The Winter Wine & Beer Passport program celebrates its 10th
year. Yadkin Valley’s newest winery, Haze Gray Vineyards in
consecutive year that people from across the state can pur-
Dobson, joins the rotation this winter, along with Thirsty Souls
chase a money-saving passport and sip their way through the
Community Brewing and White Elephant Beer Company, located
Yadkin Valley.
across the street from each other in downtown Mount Airy.
The passports are valid through March 22, 2020. Each pass-
Mayberry Spirits, also in downtown Mount Airy, is the first
port provides a tasting at 10 wineries and four breweries, along
distillery to participate. It is known for whiskey made from
with a bonus tasting at a whiskey distillery. In addition to receiv-
sorghum grain-based mash instead of the more commonly used
ing a tasting at all 15 partners, passport holders receive dis-
corn mash.
counts at nearly two dozen restaurants, accommodations and re-
Last year was the most successful program ever, with double the
tail shops.
passport sales from 2018-19. Returning from last year’s lineup
Another perk is a keepsake gift presented to each passport holder
are the following award-winning wineries: Adagio Vineyards, Caro-
during their first tasting. This year’s gift is a five-piece wine and
lina Heritage, Elkin Creek, Grassy Creek, Roaring River, Round Peak, Shelton Vineyards, Slightly Askew and Stony Knoll. Returning breweries are Angry Troll and Skull Camp. The passport includes some of the most scenic wineries in the Yadkin Valley and visiting during the cooler months increases the chances of interacting directly with the winemakers and maybe even getting a behind-the-scenes tour. Passport pricing is $75 for individuals and $115 for two people (the estimated value of each passport is $250). For details or to purchase a Winter Wine & Beer Passport, visit yadkinvalleync.com or call 336-526-1111.
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