Lexington winery opened in 2004 by NASCAR owner Richard Childress, with daily tastings from $20, $25 walking tours and a lunch bistro.
Stops within about 40 miles of Childress Vineyards. Collect a Lavender Passport stamp at each one.
Childress Vineyards opened in 2004, founded by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, who got interested in wine while visiting California wineries during his racing years. It sits at the gateway to the Yadkin Valley, North Carolina's first federally recognized grape-growing region, and farms more than 70 acres across two sites, the Hampton Road Estate in Davidson County and Vineyard Crossing beside the winery. The winery grows 15 European vinifera varieties and makes more than 30 wines, from dry reds and whites to sweet styles. Winemaker Mark Friszolowski has led the cellar since 2003.
The tasting room and gift shop are open daily. Self-guided wine flights, plus mimosa and slushie flights, are poured at the lobby bar first come, first served, and the Champion Tasting offers five wines in about 20 minutes. For a slower visit, the seated Luxe Tasting in the Victory Lounge pours six wines over 45 to 60 minutes, and on Saturdays A Taste of Childress pairs five wines with tapas in the Barrel Cave. A 45-minute walking tour of the winery runs three times a day and ends with a pour.
The Bistro serves lunch daily, and the property also has the Corner Cantina and a grazing menu. The fall and holiday calendar for 2026 includes a community chicken stew, a murder mystery dinner on October 31 and a tree lighting on November 6. Tours and the Victory Lounge are not open to children, and pets and outside food are not allowed.
Muddy Creek Lavender in High Point is about 35 minutes northeast. It sells mostly at markets and through farm pickup, so check its dates first, then plan a lunch and tasting at Childress.
Muddy Creek Lavender · about 35 minutes away
Muddy Creek Lavender in High Point is about 35 minutes northeast; pair a farm pickup or market visit with lunch and a tasting at Childress.
Not for wine flights or the Champion Tasting, which are first come, first served. Reservations are highly recommended for the Luxe Tasting and tours and required for A Taste of Childress.
No. The tour is 21 and over, and children are not permitted in the Victory Lounge.
No. Pets, outside food and outside drinks are not allowed.
Yes. The Bistro serves lunch daily, and there is also the Corner Cantina.
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