Just a few miles off I-85 in Randolph County, Zimmerman Vineyards (http://zimmermanvineyards.net/) rewards visitors in search of North Carolina wineries with a beautiful setting, some Greek mythology, and quality wines!
The Zimmerman's vineyards are on land the family originally saw as just a home. Leslie Zimmerman was happy to show us a photo album showing the journey the family made to turn the land into the wonderful vineyard and North Carolina winery it is now. This is a family-run winery and a family home. Visitors feel welcomed as they would in someone's home. The part that makes this visit different from any other visit to a home is the wonderful wines. Zimmerman Vineyards offers several wines. Each one is obviously carefully crafted. One of my favorites came with a brief lesson about a story from Greek mythology. Zimmerman's Sisyphus wine is what they call a "Bordeaux Blend." It is quite good. The winery's website explains the Sisyphus connection, "Zimmerman Vineyards wine labels depict an image, sketched by Leslie Zimmerman, of Sisyphus, the Greek mythological King of Corinth, who was forever condemned to pushing a great boulder uphill. Norm likens his experiences to those of Sisyphus with one exception, that his efforts have been goal-driven and have led him to the realization of a dream" (http://zimmermanvineyards.net/zimwinelist.htm). They carry this connection outside with the bar made from a big rock. They even hosted a party to celebrate Sisyphus getting the rock up the hill. So, take a short journey off I-85 at exit 106 and experience the gracious hospitality and special wines of Zimmerman Vineyards.
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! My goal: Visit ALL North Carolina wineries! NC Winery Count: 28
