There are lots of great wineries within striking distance of Fancy Gap, Virginia. This is our list of top 10 wineries around Fancy Gap. See each at a glance and check out recent reviews. They are all less than an hour from Pilot’s Perch Cabin.
Top 10 Wineries Near Fancy Gap
This is our top 10 list. I’ve included a blurb on each (and travel times from downtown Fancy Gap). Click on the link for each winery to get more info.
- Jolo Winery and Vineyards – beautiful winery at the foot of Pilot Mountain; delicious wines; restaurant with top-notch food (~35 minutes)
- Roaring River Vineyards – beautiful, unique location alongside rushing river; delicious wines; amazing food at the cozy restaurant; close to Stone Mountain (~50 minutes)
- Shelton Vineyards – delicious wines; restaurant with excellent food (~35 minutes)
- Iron Heart Winery – tasty wines; interesting family history; cast of characters (~30 minutes)
- Chateau Morrissette – good wine; beautiful mountain setting just of the Parkway (~40 minutes)
- Pilot Mountain Vineyards – good wine; great views of Pilot Mountain; individual fire pits (~35 minutes)
- Round Peak Vineyards – views of the Blue Ridge; beer and wine slushies; frisbee golf (~20 minutes)
- Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery – short hike through the woods; longer hike to beautiful Carter Falls (~50 minutes)
- West Wind Farm Vineyard and Winery – family owned winery (~25 minutes)
- Old North State Winery – good food; muscadine wine; downtown Mt. Airy (~25 minutes)
Honorable Mention
We haven’t visited these, but they’re on our list.
- Divine Llama Vineyards
- McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
- Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
- Serre Vineyards
- Villa Appalaccia
Pilot’s Perch Reviews
Below you’ll find reviews of some of the wineries on our list of top 10 wineries near Fancy Gap.
Pilot Mountain Vineyards
Pilot Mountain Vineyards is a nice new little gem of a winery in the area, with a welcoming tasting room and outdoor patio. Beautiful View of Pilot Mountain It sits within view of Pilot Mountain. View the mountain…
Roaring River Vineyards
Along with Jolo Winery and Vineyards, Roaring River Vineyards has quickly become one of our favorite wineries within striking distance of Fancy Gap. Everything is top notch. The setting is unique and beautiful. The tasting room and restaurant…
Iron Heart Winery
Iron Heart – A Rich History and a Cast of Characters The Iron Heart Winery is a great little winery. After one visit, it has become one of our favorites. What makes this winery so interesting is its…
JOLO Winery and Vineyards
My wife and I have found a new candidate for our favorite winery near Fancy Gap. Chateau Morrisette is hard to beat, but JOLO Winery in Pilot Mountain, NC comes close. The beautiful views of Pilot Mountain…
Old North State Winery
Very Good Food If you’re looking for a mid to high-end dining experience in Mt. Airy, Old North State Winery is a good option. The menu features sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, tacos and quesadillas. Steak, seafood and pork chops…
Chateau Morrisette
Romantic Winery on the Blue Ridge ParkwayLooking for a romantic winery on the Blue Ridge Parkway? You will find our favorite winery, Chateau Morrisette, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains not too far from Fancy Gap.…
Shelton Vineyards
Gravity-flow Winery in the Yadkin Valley Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shelton Vineyards is often described as the jewel of the Yadkin Valley. The 33,000-sq-ft gravity-flow winery is surrounded by meticulously pruned vines, relaxing…
More Info About Our Top Wineries Near Fancy Gap (and the honorable mentions)
Here you’ll find more information about our top 10 wineries around Fancy Gap. We’ve included the honorable mentions as well. You’ll find the location, hours, reviews and more.
Chateau Morrissette
Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 171.5 (North from Fancy Gap)
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~40 minutes
Hours: Mon – Thu 10-5; Fri & Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5
Restaurant hours vary. Click for details.
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- OpenTable – 4.8 (3,205 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (394 reviews)
- Yelp – 3.5 (36 reviews)
Divine Llama Vineyards
Location: Yadkin Valley, between Pilot Mountain and Winston-Salem
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~50 minutes
Hours: Fri & Sat 12-5; Sun 1-5; closed Fri in Jan/Feb
Reviews (as of 10/17/18)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (46 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (21 reviews)
Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Elkin
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~50 minutes
Hours: Wed-Sat 11-6; Sun 1-5
Reviews (as of 10/16/2018)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (46 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (9 reviews)
Iron Heart Winery
Location: North of Fancy Gap, not too far from New River Trail State Park
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~30 minutes
Hours: Sat 12-5; Sun 1-5
Reviews (as of 10/16/18)
- Facebook – 5 (92 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 5 (1 review)
- Yelp – 4 (1 review)
JOLO Winery and Vineyards
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Pilot Mountain
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~35 minutes
Hours: Thu – Sat 10:30-6; Sun 10:30-5
Phone: 336.614.0030
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Facebook – 4.9 (224 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (296 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (34 reviews)
- WeddingWire 5 (3 reviews)
McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Thurmond
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~45 minutes
Hours: Wed-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (57 reviews)
- Yelp – 3.5 (5 reviews)
Old North State Winery
Location: Downtown Mt. Airy, NC
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~25 minutes
Restaurant hours: Lunch Mon – Sun 11-3; Dinner Mon – Sat 4-9
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Facebook 4.6 (616 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (195 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (34 reviews)
Pilot Mountain Vineyards
Location: Pinnacle, NC
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~35 minutes
Hours: Summer (4/1-10/31) Thu 12-5; Fri-Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5; Winter (11/1-3/31) Fri-Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5
Reviews (as of 2/9/22)
- Google – 4.9 (91 reviews)
- Facebook – 5 (92 reviews)
- TheKnot – 5 (1 review)
- Tripadvisor – 5 (8 reviews)
- Yelp – 5 (20 reviews)
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Location: Ronda, NC
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~45 minutes
Hours: Mon 11-5; Wed-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5
Reviews (as of 9/3/22)
- Google – 4.2 (404 reviews)
- Facebook – 4.7 (853 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (376 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (133 reviews)
Roaring River Vineyards
Location: Traphill, NC (near Stone Mountain)
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~50 minutes
Hours: Summer (4/1-10/31) Thu 12-5; Fri-Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5; Winter (11/1-3/31) Fri-Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5
Reviews (as of 7/21/21)
- Google – 4.2 (133 reviews)
- Facebook – 5 (166 reviews)
- Restaurantji – 4.4 (96 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4 (31 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (23 reviews)
Round Peak Vineyards
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Mt. Airy
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~20 minutes
Hours: Daily 12-5; Fri 12-8; Sat 12-6; Open Fri, Sat, Sun only Jan-Mar
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Facebook 4.9 (10 votes)
- The Knot – 5 (2 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (84 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (36 reviews)
Serre Vineyards
Location: Mt. Airy, NC
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~25 minutes
Hours: Mon, Fri, Sun 12-5; Sat 12-6
Reviews (as of 9/3/22)
- Google – 4.8 (66 reviews)
- Facebook – 5 (61 reviews)
- The Knot – 5 (4 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (7 reviews)
Shelton Vineyards
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Mt. Airy
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~35 minutes
Hours: Mon – Sat 11-6; Sun 12-6
Restaurant Hours: Mon – Thu 11-9; Fri – Sat 11 – 10; Sun 11 – 5
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- OpenTable – 4.6 (521 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (352 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (44 reviews)
- WeddingWire – 5 (3 reviews)
Villa Appalaccia
Location: Rock Castle Gorge Rd near Floyd VA
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~35 mins
Hours: Wed-Fri 11-5; Sat 11-6; Sun 12-4:30
Reviews (as of 9/3/22)
- Google – 4.8 (120 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (103 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (26 reviews)
West Wind Farm Vineyard and Winery
Location: Close to Wytheville, VA
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: ~25 minutes
Hours: Mon-Sat 11-6; Sun 1-6
Reviews (as of 9/3/22)
- Google 4.9 (87 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (68 reviews)
- Winedering.com – 4.8 (5 votes)
- Yelp – 4.5 (29 reviews)
