Luxury Picnic Experience at Shelton

The Vineyard Experience, Elevated

The Shelton Experience

Shelton Vineyards boasts an impressive array of vitis vinifera grape varieties flourishing on its estate. These grape varieties include the renowned Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Petit Manseng. What sets Shelton Vineyards apart, and is a practice followed worldwide, is the utilization of bud wood originating from Europe, which is carefully grafted onto Native American rootstocks. This grafting technique enhances the vine's resistance to diseases, ensuring the health and vitality of the grapevines.

Shelton Vineyards places a firm belief in the notion that exceptional wine truly begins in the vineyard itself. Nestled in the heart of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley AVA, this location benefits from the perfect combination of climate and soil conditions, lending itself to grape cultivation of the highest caliber. The vineyard's unwavering dedication to sustainable farming practices, coupled with meticulous hands-on care, fosters the cultivation of grapes of the utmost quality. As a result, the wines produced by Shelton Vineyards proudly reflect the unique terroir of the Yadkin Valley AVA. With the expertise of their winemakers, who skillfully enhance the bounty of their land, Shelton Vineyards has garnered numerous prestigious awards for their exceptional wines.

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Program Details

Experience the epitome of luxury on our exclusive vineyard tour of Shelton Vineyards. During this visit, you'll experience the natural beauty of one of North Carolina's most impressive vineyards.
Explore our historic estate, steeped in tradition, and gain insights into our winemaking process. Savor our variety of our award-winning wines at one of many picturesque locations.
Your visit will include a charming picnic site where you'll enjoy an exquisite menu:
  • Charcuterie and cheese with accoutrements, baguette, and artisan crackers.
  • Cheese, spreads, and fruit with accoutrements, baguette, and artisan crackers
  • For our vegetarian guests, enjoy a variety of vegetarian delights, including hummus with red pepper tapenade, white bean and rosemary spread, pimento cheese, crostini, pickled vegetables, and crackers.
  • Chicken with lemon herb roast, rosemary potatoes, grilled zucchini, artichoke, and tea-sized country ham biscuits.
  • A Southern Salad featuring Vineyard chicken salad, Farm egg salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, fruits, crostini, and mini croissants.
This extraordinary 3.5-hour experience costs $165.00 per person. A Shelton wine ambassador and a Grape Experience host will accompany you, ensuring a truly memorable and sophisticated journey through the world of luxury winemaking. Join us for an unforgettable day of elegance and indulgence at Shelton Vineyards.

Highlights

Laid-Back Luxury | Vineyard-to-Glass | Beautiful Outdoors

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Inclusions

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Wine

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Picnic

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2+

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3.5 hrs

Exclusions

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Gratuities for the guide

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Personal expenses

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Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions

Our private Shelton 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 Shelton Vineyards, 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.

Two people experiences will require to pay a premium.

Do you have a large group? Please contact us directly as we will work with you to include everyone!

3 hours 

11am or 2:30pm.

Our Grape Experience host and a Shelton's Wine Ambassador will be waiting for you at the entrance of Shelton Vineyards main building.

Shelton Vineyards
286 Cabernet Ln
Dobson, NC 27017

We provide 1 bottle for 2 -3 people, 2 bottles for 4-6 people, 3 bottles for 7-10  people. If your group is larger please contact us and we will provide you more information. 

from Charlotte: 80 minutes
from Lake Norman: 60 minutes
from Winston Salem: 30-45 minutes
from Greensboro: 30-45 minutes

Our menu is;

  • Charcuterie and cheese with accoutrements, baguette, and artisan crackers.
  • Cheese, spreads, and fruit with accoutrements, baguette, and artisan crackers
  • For our vegetarian guests, enjoy a variety of vegetarian delights, including hummus with red pepper tapenade, white bean and rosemary spread, pimento cheese, crostini, pickled vegetables, and crackers.
  • Poulet Rouge Chicken with lemon herb roast, rosemary potatoes, grilled zucchini, artichoke, and tea-sized country ham biscuits.
  • A Southern Salad featuring Vineyard chicken salad, Farm egg salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, fruits, crostini, and mini croissants.

Need a customized menu? Please contact us, we will be happy to curate the right picnic menu for your group

Absolutely, we encourage you to do that! Shelton's wine is simply delicious!  

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
  • Luxury Picnic set up on the grounds of this beautiful vineyard
  • Cotton rugs, poufs, pillows and throws
  • Custom made pine picnic tables
  • Premium beach umbrella
  • Deluxe floral arrangements
  • Bamboo folding chairs or beach cabana chairs
  • Curated charcuterie bites with a selection of the Shelton's wine collection
  • Artisan picnic lunch with a selection of the Shelton's wine collection
  • Vineyard Tour and Tasting
  • Fresh fruit
  • Water
  • Games
  • Polaroid Camera
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • A magical experience combining fun, selfies, food, nature and wine!

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 your luxury experience at Dynamis. We will make sure 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 your picnic . If only 1 person is booked for the picnic, The Grape Experience will contact the client to reschedule or refund the total amount.

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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 your picnic . If only 1 person is booked for the picnic, The Grape Experience will contact the client to reschedule or refund the total amount.

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