A very wet year to visit Virginia and what else to do but hit wineries to keep dry and warm. This…read moreplace was very quaint and rustic. The owners were incredible. They sampled every offering we asked graciously. They explained the pie history and their love for wine. We purchased several bottles to take home. Definitely a great visit!

What a great find. Wasn't sure I would like the bee wine but it was very good. Many samples and…read moregreat conversation with the owners. A must place to visit!

Absolutely blown away by the service, the mead, and prices!…read more I became a member today because with the two tastings that are included and the bottles I planned it buy, it is going to save me so much! Joy walked us through 16 different meads, and was so wonderful to chat with. All were great and I've tried a lot of meads. If you like sweet and even savory, this is for you. The best meadery in the area (Durham included). Favorites were: Gallberry Traditional, Blackberry, Spiced Apple, Elderberry Most interesting flavors: Ginger, Honey Cloer, Nordic Blend Thank you Joy, we will return!

I should update this review since they have moved into The Plant Area in Pittsboro. Great…read moreaccommodations, like a great hall with tables, without the Medieval feel. Excellent area though. You can rent out this area for parties, etc. also they serve food too. I usually bring my guests from out of town here. Always a great time . The tasting is your best bet. I like the Traditional Dry myself. They do have special batches and seasonal Meade Wines. Another 5 star review.

Hickory definitely needed a mead house and Battle Axe is absolutely perfect. Great location not too…read morefar off the downtown square and a fantastic selection of meads from three different meaderies at present. Also a selection of beers, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks for those that may not quite be into mead. Nice, clean environment with a great Nordic feel and Jason was a great host for our group today. If you like mead, you need to check it out. And even if you're just curious about mead, you need to check it out.

Service is amazing! Jason has made this place feel welcoming and relaxing. Coffee house feel, but…read moremead!

Windsor Run has become a regular winery for us to visit after hiking as it is one of our favorite…read morewineries in North Carolina. We tried another new muscadine wine this weekend that was released in between our last visit - Plum Crazy - which is a red muscadine wine with plum and edible glitter! It was our favorite wine of the day in our wine flight. Wines We Love: Plum Crazy - Plum muscadine wine. White Sangria - Good fruity sweet wine, perfect for the summer! Crystal Dreams - Strawberry muscadine wine. Cherry Smash - I definitely get tart cherry, not as sweet as the other sweet wines they have, but still enjoyable. Summer Breeze - A nice light sweet white wine. Windsorberry - A nice light sweet blueberry wine. Apple Mead - Apples and cinnamon. Enjoyable, but I have to be in the mood for this one as it is not an everyday wine for me. Snow Cream - Vanilla muscadine wine. You can definitely taste the vanilla, but I really enjoyed sipping on this on a warm day. Another one I have to be in the mood for as it is not an everyday wine for me. Fortified Wines We Love: Midnight Run/Midnight Run Grand Reserve - You can definitely taste the difference in these and we prefer the Grand Reserve, but both are very good. Hillbilly Holiday Honey Moon (This has not been in rotation in awhile, so I'm not sure if it will be made again). They also offer great slushies which can be part of the wine flight. My husband did the distillery tour this time and he really enjoyed the background information plus the samples that he got to try. They give you tips for pairing as well. Service is always great when we come - they are dog friendly! Highly recommend this winery if you are in the area.

The wines weren't really up our alley, but I did purchase a sangria that will be nice with some…read morefresh fruit this summer. There was no option to have a tasting without a souvenir wine glass, which we don't need another one. I would suggest that they have water available especially when drinking wine in the hot summer heat.

Great cider in a fun area - Chatham beverage district. although not a specific place for the…read morecidery, the building offers not just cider from Chatham cider works, but Mead from starlight meadery, spirits from fair game distillery, and local snacks and beer. There's a large open area to eat outside as well as nearby coffee shop, CBD shop, gift shop, and axe throwing.

FireClay Cellars is one of those hidden gems that makes exploring North Carolina wine country so…read morerewarding. We stopped by on a Sunday just before opening and were warmly welcomed by Chris and Susan, who immediately made us feel at home. Their hospitality set the tone for a wonderful tasting experience. We started with two tasting flights, working our way through the whites before moving on to the reds. The standout of the day was Summer Dreams, a refreshing and playful white that's both floral and elegant. It was the perfect wine for a warm afternoon, and we enjoyed it so much that we ordered a chilled bottle to share on-site. The Summer Dreams paired wonderfully with an assortment of everything crackers, salami, and a delicious goat cheese tapenade from Celebrity Dairy Farm. We had planned to wander outside and explore the vineyard views from the porch, but the summer heat had other plans! Before leaving, we picked up a bottle of Purple Martin to take home. This semi-sweet red delivers inviting plum and black cherry flavors. The wines were excellent, the setting was charming, and the service was genuinely welcoming. FireClay Cellars is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommended.

Lovely, beautiful space and atmosphere. The wine is very nice. Service is great. Definitely…read moreisolated, but not far from Snow Camp, Chapel Hill, a great place for a surprise date, a girls afternoon get together or a birthday celebration.

I've been going to Nomad for a couple years since it opened and have never had a bad time. The…read morestaff is great and the venue has a nice vibe between the indoor and outdoor seating options. No food but they sometimes have a food truck outside on the weekends!

Space is absolutely inviting so make your way down for a glass of wine, cider, mead or beer. Of…read morecourse water is available as well. Plenty of space for large groups and events. Different specials throughout the week as well, I happen to visit on $5 mimosa Sunday!!!