Childress Vineyards of Thomasville is a winery in Thomasville, NC. The establishment features a tasting room and gift shop, as well as an on-site bistro that serves lunch and dinner. Serving as a gateway to the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area, the winery offers a destination for wine enthusiasts to experience North Carolina's first federally designated grape-growing region.
The winery was established in 2004 by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, fulfilling a long-held passion for world-class wines. The estate encompasses over 70 acres of vineyards featuring 15 varieties of European Vitis vinifera cultivars across two sites: Vineyard Crossing at the winery and the Richard’s Hampton Road Estate in Davidson County. The production utilizes the specific terroir of the region, characterized by a humid climate, a long growing season, and gravelly, red clay soil.
Childress Vineyards is located on Childress Vineyards Rd.
The winery is recognized as one of the most prominent establishments in North Carolina's re-emerging wine industry. Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal events, including wine club sunset sips, release parties, and themed dinner series at the bistro.
Childress Vineyards of Thomasville provides a premier destination for fine wine and exceptional dining within the Yadkin Valley.