VESTA - Regional Center of Excellence

This page provides a list of entrepreneurs that have volunteered their vineyards and wineries as VESTA Field Practicum Sites.  Should any of these sites happen to be located close to where you live, please feel free to contact them regarding the possibility their serving as your Field Practicum Site and Practicum Mentor.

 

NORTH CAROLINA

Grove Winery and Vineyard

Gibsonville, NC
Contact: Max Lloyd
Phone: 336-584-4060
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  8 acres consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Traminette, and Tempranillo.

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Horizon Cellars

Siler City, NC
Contact: Guy Loeffler
Phone: (919) 742-1404
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  5 acres consisting of Chambourcin, Viognier, and Cabernet Franc.

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Iron Gate Winery, Inc.

Mebane, NC
Contact: Debbie Stikeleather
Phone: 919-304-9463
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Vineyard Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, 148, 246, 257, and VIN 259.  Please click here to see a list of wines produced.

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RayLen Vineyard and Winery

Mocksville, NC
Contact: Steve Shepard
Phone: (336) 998-3100
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  38 acres consisting of Petite Verdot, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Vidal.

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Silk Hope Winery

Pittsboto, NC
Contact: Wally Butler
Phone: 919-545-5696
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  3 acres consisting of Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Norton, Traminette, Symphony, Vidal on VSP trellis system.

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