McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
315 Thurmond PO Road, Thurmond NC 28683
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No Food
McRitchie Winery is located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are second generation winemakers from Oregon and California producing dry European style table wines using estate and sourced grapes from the best growers in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley. We work carefully with our growers and are deeply grateful to them for the hard work that goes into producing such lovely fruit.
Our goal is to provide a serene, relaxing environment for you to enjoy our wines and experience a slice of Yadkin Valley heaven.
Cheers!
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Our venue is small and reservations are recommended for flights and our standard tasting. Walk-ins are welcome, staff and space permitting. Reservations for our special guided vintner tastings are required since a food pairing is part of the tasting experience. Check our FAQs for more information!
Business Info
- Address: 315 Thurmond PO Road, Thurmond NC 28683
- Cross Street: Just off Highway 21 (signs located on 21)
- Cuisine: No Food |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Winery
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Other |
- Parking: Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: mcritchiewine.com
- Phone: 3368743003
- Features: Outdoor Seating, Tasting Menu, Winning Wine List,
- Occasion: Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- How much does a tasting cost?
- The wine flight is $15.00 (+ tax) per person and includes four wines. The standard tasting is $20.00 (+ tax) and includes 5-6 wines. The guided wine tasting is $30.00 (+ tax) and includes 6+ wines including reserve wines and a food pairing. Our wines are dry, European-style table wines. Ciders are not included as part of the tasting.
- What is the maximum number of people per group?
- Our maximum group size for a tasting is 4. Our tables are for 1 to 4 people. Please reserve a seat for every member of your party to ensure space. Please email [email protected] for larger groups to check availability.
- Are your tastings indoors or outdoors?
- Wine flights are outdoors. Wine tastings are in the tasting room. Space inside is limited. The guided tastings are indoors or on our private tasting porch.
- How long does a tasting last?
- Tastings generally take 45 to 60 minutes. The guided wine tasting may take longer.
- Are ciders included in the tasting?
- At this time all tastings are wine only. We are currently sold out of cider.
- What if I am running late?
- Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. Please call if you are running late and we will do our best to accomodate you.
- What about children and dogs?
- We love them both however we do have requests to ensure that all our customers have a relaxing and serene experience. Children are welcome in the outdoor seating areas. Our tasting room and private tasting porch (for the guided wine tasting) is 21 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on-site. Service animals are allowed in the tasting room and on the outdoor tasting porch. Dogs on leash are welcome in the other outside areas.
- Can I bring a picnic or my own food?
- Absolutely! However, picnics are not allowed at the guided wine tastings or in the tasting room. There are plenty of outdoor tables available for picnics to enjoy with your wine.
- Can I taste wine without doing the guided wine tasting?
- At the present time we offer a self-guided wine or cider flight is staff and space allow. Wine and cider may also be purchased by the bottle or glass to enjoy.
- What are the options for tasting wines at McRitchie Winery?
- We have three types of tastings. Our wine flight is our self-guided option and is great for customers with kids, dogs, picnics or who want to be outside enjoying the grounds. The second option is our standard wine tasting. This features 4-6 of our wines and takes place inside our tasting room. Our guided tasting is for those who want an in-depth experience including reserve wines, food pairings, and our winemaker. This is either in the tasting room or on our private front tasting porch.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.93 out of 5 stars based on 81 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2023
Phillip B.
The experience and the conversation was fantastic. The wines were great as well,
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 25, 2023
kristine c.
Amazing!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 25, 2023
Bob and Elizabeth J.
Always enjoy our visits!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 22, 2023
David A.
Awesome quality wine. Very small uncrowded venue. Wonderful owners!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 16, 2023
Gwen S.
We so enjoy spending time at McRitchie Vineyards! We love the wine, venue. We so enjoyed our first with the guided wine tasting experience and have enjoyed bringing friends back to enjoy as well.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2023
Kathy S.
Loved it! Can't wait to go back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2022
Phillip B.
Absolutely the best tasting experience that we have ever had. Recommend them very highly.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2022
Desiree R.
All the wines we tasted were excellent and all very different. The owners were also very pleasant. We had a very good experience and I am most tempted to join their wine club.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2022
Jim A.
We had a wonderful guided wine tasting with the wine maker. Although we had visited several times before, this personalized visit really helped us to understand the "why" behind McRitchie wines. We could not have been more pleased with the experience and the value. We can't wait to go back with our family and share this marvelous experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2022
Charlie O.
Area was beautiful.. Love the beautiful patio made of stone. Furniture very uncomfortable.. Was no food. That would be a plus. If had a little soft music in background would be a plus. But all in all will be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
May 21, 2022
Carol R.
My husband and I love McRitchie Winery! The owners and staff are very friendly, helpful and caring. We enjoy the intimacy of the tasting room and the wines are AMAZING! If you are a lover of tasting, learning about and enjoying wine, we highly recommend McRitchie!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2022
Kevin B.
Excellent visit. Great wine! Unique, tucked-in winery on a hill. You’ll feel like part of the family after visiting.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2021
Libby W.
Was not able to make the trip but will visit in the future.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 19, 2022
Lorie R.
Enjoyed our visit.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 2/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 07, 2021
Amanda W.
The site and setting are superb (relaxing and cozy). The wine selections for sampling are limited. That said, the wines and ciders sampled were all good, especially the ciders. The service was excellent. There are some crackers included with a wine tasting.