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Yadkin Valley

Yadkin Valley wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Varied
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white · rosé
9
Signature grapes
1
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Yadkin Valley is a wine region of USA.

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the plantings, with Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling and Cabernet Franc, plus four more alongside it.

Vines root into granite, gravel and loam.

The climate is varied, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as hills, riverside and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, floral and fruity notes, fresh and vibrant and ideal for warm weather, plus two more.

The named areas within are Swan Creek.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, barbecue, seafood dishes and pasta with creamy sauces.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
GraniteGravelLoamSchist
Climate
VariedNotable rainfall
Terrain
HillsRiversideValley floor
Styles
redwhiterosésparkling

In the glass.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Floral and fruity notes.

Rosé: Fresh and vibrant, Ideal for warm weather.

Sparkling: Lively with fine bubbles, Made from local varieties.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Golden Road Vineyards 'Bumping Holler' Bourbon Barrel Red Blend, Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Golden Road Vineyards 'Slainte Mhath' Scotch Barrel Chardonnay, Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Golden Road Vineyards 'Uisce Beathe' Traminette, Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Golden Road Vineyards Traminette, Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Jolo Winery & Vineyards 'Twinkles' Sparkling Rose, Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Jones von Drehle 'Rock & Rail', Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Jones von Drehle Cabernet Franc, Yadkin Valley, USA
  • Jones von Drehle Merlot, Yadkin Valley, USA

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Barbecue
  • Seafood dishes
  • Pasta with creamy sauces
  • Spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Yadkin Valley: common questions

01.
What grapes is Yadkin Valley known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Yadkin Valley. Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling and Cabernet Franc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Yadkin Valley make?
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Yadkin Valley produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Yadkin Valley?
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Yadkin Valley is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with Yadkin Valley wine?
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Try grilled meats, barbecue, seafood dishes, pasta with creamy sauces and spicy dishes.
05.
How long does Yadkin Valley wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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