Old North State Winery Hosts Wine Pairing Dinner

August 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Wine and Dine at Old North State Winery, 308 N Main Street in  Mount Airy NC.

Mountain Spirits: Valentine Wine and Chocolate Tasting

February 11, 7:30 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC - Sizzle the Senses: Valentine's Wine and "French Broad" Chocolate Pairing. Celebrate Valentine's Day early with a private wine and chocolate pairing. They will be pouring amazing gems that will truly tickle the taste buds. Get your Valentine's started early with these seductive wines and aphrodisiac truffles from French Broad Chocolates.

Call Maggie B's 828 645-1111 to reserve your space. $30 per person.

Mountain Spirits: Live Music this weekend at the Classic WIne Seller

September 12, 7 PM at The Classic WineSeller, 20 Church Street in downtown Waynesville NC - Enjoy Mike Pilgrim on the mandolin, Don Mercz on guitar and Drew Kirkpatrick playing "Gypsy Jazz" live this Friday night along with all the usual Wine Seller food and beverages. The Tapas and small plate fare begins at 4 PM. $10 per person food minimum.

September 13 beginning at 7 PM dine to the music of recording artist Richard Shulman, composer-pianist with standards as well as original songs. Reservations are recommended.

Find complete local visitor information on the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide.

Valentine Weekend Events: RagApple Lassie VInyards Divine Valentine Lunch

February 15 - RagApple's Divine Valentine Lunches return this year.  Landscape Artist Craig Richards and Renown Author Hunter Darden will also be showcasing their work on Saturday.  Bring your special 'someone' and come for a four-course wine lunch. Each of the four courses will be paired with a different RagApple Lassie wine and you may choose between two different menus.

Reservations are required with seatings available for noon, one and two PM. The cost is $35.00 per person. Call the winery at 336-367-6000 for further details, questions or reservations. As usual, the RagApple Lassie Wine Tasting Bar will be open from noon to six. Popular pianist, Freddie Casstevens, will be entertaining throughout the afternoon.

Menu One: Give Me Romance

Hors d'oeuvre Selection with Kaleidoscope Gold

Chicken Classic Gumbo with Viognier

Low Country Shrimp and Grits with Chardonnay

Apple Galet Smothered in Carmel Cream with Boonville Blanc


Menu Two:  Give Me Love

Hors d'oeuvre Selection with Kaleidoscope Gold

Spring Salad with Toasted Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Cranberry Vinaigrette with Pinot Gris

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions & Dauphinoise Potatoes with Merlot

Chocolate Mousse and Salted Caramel with Kaleidoscope Red

Ragapple Lassie Vineyards is located at 3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane in Boonville NC in the Yadkin Valley between North Wilkesboro and Mount Airy.