Discover The Grape Weekend: A Luxurious Wine & Dine Experience in North Carolina Wine Country
Ready to sip, savor, and unwind at your desired location? The Grape Weekend is your perfect escape, offering a unique package that combines gourmet food, exceptional wine, and unforgettable moments with friends, family, or colleagues.
Savor a chef-prepared, three-course meal and a guided wine tasting led by an expert sommelier—perfect for groups looking to make unforgettable memories.
Experience "The Grape Weekend" at Your Preferred Location
Indulge in a luxurious wine and dine adventure tailored to your preferences. Whether you choose your favorite vineyard in Yadkin Valley, a cozy vacation rental, an Airbnb, or the comfort of your private home, we bring the experience to you. Our service areas include Yadkin Valley, Lake Norman, Charlotte, Mount Airy, Winston-Salem, and surrounding regions. Wherever you are, we'll handle every detail to ensure an unforgettable event.
What to Expect
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for an exclusive wine and dine adventure in the beautiful Yadkin Valley or surround area.
What's Included:
- Private in-house wine tasting led by a sommelier, presenting 8 different wines from NC vineyards or your preferred NC vineyard(s)
- Chef-prepared private three-course dinner paired with wine
- Beautiful luxury picnic table setup
- Music and Games
Package Price: $285.00 per person
Minimum Group Size: Min 8 people or price equivalent
Accommodations, lodging, and transportation not included.
Meet Chef Brian DePaulis of Elevated Catering Co.
Chef Brian DePaulis has perfected the art of creating unforgettable dining experiences. As the visionary behind Elevated Catering Co., Chef Brian blends innovation, passion, and the finest locally sourced ingredients to craft exquisite dishes that delight the senses. From thoughtfully curated tasting menus to immersive chef's dinners, each plate is a testament to his dedication to flavor and presentation.
Chef Brian's expertise transforms every event into a unique culinary journey. Whether it’s pairing gourmet cuisine with the perfect wine at your favorite vineyard or creating a private, intimate dinner in your own home, he elevates each moment to an unforgettable celebration of taste.
Discover why Chef Brian DePaulis and Elevated Catering Co. are the heart of "The Grape Weekend" experience, offering exceptional flavor and impeccable service tailored to you.
The Grape Weekend is perfect for wine lovers, foodies, and groups seeking an intimate, stress-free gathering where every detail is handled—from gourmet dining to expert-led wine tastings.
With a stunning luxury picnic table setup, a chef-curated three-course meal, and an immersive, private wine tasting led by our expert sommelier, this experience is crafted to delight your senses. Enjoy eight hand-selected wines from premier North Carolina vineyards or a single vineyard of your choice, plus games, music, and seamless service, all for $285 per person (8-person minimum). Elevate your weekend by booking a three-vineyard tour for the next day. Let us handle every detail so you can focus on what truly matters: making lasting memories over exquisite food and wine.
Upgrade Your Weekend with a Three Vineyard Wine Tour!
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Questions and Answers
Our private Dynamis Luxury Picnic Experience offers a personalized experience designed specifically for you and your guests. We take into account your interests, wine preferences, and requests to create a unique itinerary and picnic setting. With our expertise and partnership with Dynamis, we can fulfill any special requests you may have, ensuring that your day out is perfect in every way. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, which sets us apart and makes your experience exceptional.
All of our experiences are private and require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10.
Two people experiences will require to pay a premium.
Do you have a larger group? Please contact us directly as we will work with you to include everyone!
6 hours
10am
The location of your choice. The entire group should be ready for pickup at the pickup location.
We provide 1 bottle for 2 -3 people, 2 bottles for 4-6 people, 3 bottles for 7-10 people.
from Charlotte: 90 minutes
from Lake Norman: 50 minutes
from Winston Salem: 30-45 minutes
from Greensboro: 30-45 minutes
We provide small curated charcuterie bites and artisan picnic style lunch. We also provide a French macarons
Need a customized menu? Please contact us, we will be happy to curate the right picnic menu for your group
That is weather-dependent as our picnic experiences run year-round. Our recommendations are:
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers and fresh clothing during Spring and Summer.
- Layers and boots during the winter months
Absolutely, we encourage you to do that. We love to support our NC vineyards.
- Luxury Transportation to and from the location of your choice
- A welcome aperitif thoughtfully curated by The Grape Experience
- Luxury Picnic set up on the grounds of this beautiful vineyard
- Curated selection of charcuterie and wine at the picnic site
- Artisan picnic lunch that includes artisan sandwiches and seasonal salad with a selection of the Dynamis wine collection
- French macarons
- Fresh fruit
- A magical experience combining fun, selfies, food, nature and wine!
- Games
- Polaroid Camera
- Umbrella
We always proceed with our tours unless there is an immediate threat posed by adverse weather conditions. If it rains, we furnish our guests with umbrellas and arrange for a cozy indoor venue to enjoy our luxury experience at Dynamis to ensure that you have a pleasant experience regardless of the weather.
- If you cancel 14 days prior to your experience: 100% full refund.
- If you cancel less than 14 days and up to 72 hours prior to your experience: no refund, however we will be happy to reschedule your experience based on availability.
- If you cancel less than 72 hours prior to your experience: no refund.
NOTE: A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. If only 1 person is booked on a tour, The Grape Experience will contact the customer to reschedule or refund the total amount.
No, it is illegal and there are no exceptions to this rule.
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Booking and Cancellation Policies
- If you cancel 14 days prior to your experience: 100% full refund.
- If you cancel less than 14 days and up to 72 hours prior to your experience: no refund, however we will be happy to reschedule your experience based on availability.
- If you cancel less than 72 hours prior to your experience: no refund.
NOTE: A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. If only 1 person is booked on a tour, The Grape Experience will contact the customer to reschedule or refund the total amount.