Oh my goodness! You couldn't find a better place for a refreshing summer beverage. In just one visit, I have become a major aficionado of this winery. What won me over most were the fruit-infused wines that Chatham Hill titles "Sweet Carolina" . Though I am a novice to tasting rooms, it was evident that the staff could cater to anyone in the gamut of wine tasting. The friendly staff had me try a variety of wines, starting with the more traditional varieties. All were good to me, but when we got to the Sweet Carolina Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Blackberry I knew I had found the perfect trio to take home for summer gatherings on my deck! They were simply delicious!!!
The down-to-earth wine baristas (is there a correct term for this in wine culture?) even gave me a variety of drink recipe ideas that I intend on using. The peach wine sangria sounded so delicious, I decided to add a fourth bottle--the Sweet Carolina Peach-- to my purchase! What was nice is that they weren't overly suggestive; it seemed like they were speaking from their hearts about their own favorite drinks rather than sell me on a particular bottle of wine.
I must admit that I was skeptical about a winery in the middle of a business park, but the atmosphere of the tasting room itself is so inviting that I decided to get a group of teacher friends together to go sit and drink at the winery! Way better than broiling on my hot deck in this heat, the pleasantly-lit and cool tasting room is a great place celebrate the beginning of summer with a leisurely afternoon indulgence of wine and cheese.
There is no doubt in my mind that when my friends come in from out-of-town, I will gladly show off this treasure that we have right in our backyard. How convenient that it's right on the way home from the airport.
This winery is the Triangle's best kept secret but I am determined to let the cat out of the bag!
Pros: Service, Ambience, Selection
Cons: Hidden
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