Shelton Vineyards, Family winery in Dobson, North Carolina.
Shelton Vineyards is a winery in Dobson that spans several acres planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay vines. The property includes a production facility and underground caves where the wines age under controlled conditions.
The Shelton family started this operation in 1999 on farmland that had previously grown tobacco. The transformation reflects how agriculture in the Yadkin Valley region has shifted over time.
The Harvest Grill restaurant on the property serves food made with ingredients from the region, paired with the wines produced there. Diners can taste how local flavors work with the vineyard's own bottles.
The vineyard offers guided tours seven days a week where visitors learn about the winemaking process from harvest through fermentation. Tours move through production areas and show how the wines are made from start to finish.
The property operates using sustainable farming methods and converted former tobacco fields into a working vineyard. This shift to wine production became an important part of how the region approaches agriculture.
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