Growing and Crafting Exceptional North Carolina and Virginia Wines
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Where We Get Our Grapes
Great wines can only come from great fruit. To grow this fruit we currently have two properties: Vista Ridge Vineyards and the estate vineyard here at The Grove. We also work with some of the leading nearby viticulturalists (fancy word for grape farmers) in Southern Virgina and North Carolina like Eno River Vineyards, Cedar Springs Vineyard and B&S Vineyards.
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Vista Ridge Vineyards
Our first farm was initially planted in 1993. This 30 acre property overlooks Smith Mountain and is located near Altavista, Virginia. Three acres are currently planted, predominately with Cabernet Sauvignon and Norton, from which the award winning Roanoke River Red is made. The 37 degree latitude is comparable to Sonoma. This excellent vineyard site at an elevation of 775 feet offers lots of sun, constant breeze for drying out foliage, nights cooled by the lakes of the Roanoke (Staunton) River and less rain than surrounding areas.
For more info on our Roanoke River Red
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Grove Vineyards
Our estate vineyard is located across the street from the winery. The 44 acre farm is located at an elevation of ~730 feet on a sloping, mineral rich river bottom on the banks of the Haw River. Eight acres are currently planted with varieties that thrive in the Piedmont region's warm weather like Merlot, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Traminette and Tempranillo. Grapes are planted in 609 foot rows, 8 feet apart using the Smart-Dyson trellis system.
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Eno River Vineyards
Jim Ward and family are the proud owners of Eno River Vineyards, which is situated on the
140+ acre Ward family farm in northeast Durham County near the end of the Eno River.
The farm has been in family hands for over 50 years. The vineyards were established in
2000, and currently there are 4.5 acres under vine, consisting of over 30 different varieties
of hybrid, native American, and European wine grapes, in addition to muscadines and
seedless table grapes for the fresh market.
For more info on our Eno River White
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B&S Vineyards
We get our award winning Niagara grapes from B&S Vineyards in Mayodan, NC. Bryce & Sara Richardson planted these Niagara vines in April 2003 on top of Mayodan Mountain on land that was originally Bryce's Grandfather's farm. They have 509 vines that are on a Modified Renewal Four Arm Kniffen system. Sara has taken viticulture classes at Surry Community College and Bryce at Rockingham Community College. The couple is committed to producing the best Niagara grown in the state of North Carolina.
For more info on our Grove Niagara
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Cedar Springs Vineyard
Our Virginia Chardonnay comes from Michael Kelley's Cedar Springs Vineyard where the focus is on Chardonnay. This vineyard is planted with Clone 96 on an open lyre trellis system. Cedar Springs Vineyard was established in 1997 and is located 36 miles north of the NC border in Renan.
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Lenox Castle Vineyards
Just a few miles northeast of the winery, Larry and Mary Lynn Sommers grows the best Syrah in the state. Larry was one of the founders of the NC Winegrowers Association and has been growing award-winning grapes for years at their Lenox Castle Vineyards. Our Lenox Castle red is made from their Syrah and Cab Franc grapes. We also purchase the Lenox Castle Symphony for our dessert wines.
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Vineyard Notes:
Here are some misc. viticulture ramblings about our vineyards.
Vineyard Notes
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