On a back road near Shelby, North Carolina, I found Owl's Eye Vineyards (http://www.owlseyevineyard.com/). The views from this very nice tasting room, grounds, and winery are spectacular! The long driveway just adds to the anticipation of a nice wine tasting experience. Visitors who make the trip off the main road will not be disappointed!
We were warmly greeted and treated to a tasting of some very good wines. These wines are mostly dry, traditional wines. They were very good. The influence of Sean McRitchie who consults and helps make the wine at Owls' Eye will not surprise anyone who is familiar with McRitchie's own Yadkin Valley winery (http://www.mcritchiewine.com/index.html) and his work with the whole industry in North Carolina.
Owl's Eye has the whole package. The wines are tasty, the facility is versatile and pleasant, the scenery is beautiful, and the logo on the glasses, bottles, and other items is eye-catching and memorable. 
The winery hosts special events for area residents and also private parties. The $5.00 tasting fee includes a special glass (different from others I have collected). They even waive the tasting fee for customers who buy at least two bottles of wine! The day we stopped by was hot, but on a cooler afternoon, a picnic outside with a bottle of Owl's Eye wine would be fun. I recommend a stop at Owl's Eye and hope to stop by there again soon!
As always, I am not a wine professional; I am just an enthusiast who loves wine tasting, road-tripping, and experiencing local flavor in North Carolina! Check back soon as I continue to take you on the journey through North Carolina wine country! Next stop: Old Stone Winery in Salisbury. My goal: Visit ALL North Carolina wineries! NC Winery Count: 28
