Tour 26: 
Fast Cars and Fine Wines 

The Yadkin Valley, North Carolina’s first American Viticultural Area, contains the highest concentration of wineries where the unique blend of climate and soils combine to produce world class wines.  The Yadkin Valley is also home to Richard Childress Racing.  First, we will visit the RCR race shop to see how cars are fabricated and the RCR Museum that features memorabilia of the late Dale Earnhardt.  We will then visit and have lunch at Richard Childress’s award winning winery.   Afterwards, we will travel to RayLen Vineyards.  RayLen's Estate wines include Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Shiraz. Our last stop will be at Hanover Park Vineyard.  Owners Michael and Amy Helton have transformed an 1897 farmhouse into a tasting room and winery for their seven acres of vinifera grapes.

Richard Childress Racing

 

Childress Vineyard

 

RayLen Vineyards

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