5/9/2024
NEW RELEASE – Cabernet Savignon has arrived!! Introducing our latest release: Cabernet Franc, aged for three years in French oak barrels. This wine boasts a rich tapestry of flavors, including peppery notes, oaky undertones, floral hints, and a distinctive cherry and tobacco aroma. With a touch of chocolate on the nose, it promises a nuanced and satisfying experience for wine enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this exceptional addition to our collection!
4/30/2024
Coming Soon – Our newest Release – Cabernet Franc will be here on May 9th. Aged for 3 years in French oak. It was worth the wait.
4/13/2024
I would like to introduce you to a new initiative we have upcoming. We are participating in Cards for Soldiers. We make handcrafted greeting cards to be sent to our troops that are deployed overseas. The cards are thank you and holiday cards. We will sign a couple cards to let the soldiers know that we appreciate their service. The rest of the cards will be left blank. The soldiers can send these greetings cards home to their loved ones. Our troops need cards to send home to their families – many of the areas they are serving have limited access to greeting cards. The troops do not always have access to email or phone services and enjoy sending cards for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc. home to their loved ones.
We invite everyone to participate in the “Cards for Soldiers” Price: $45.00 (It includes 2 kits (18 cards total) plus the shipping costs to get the cards to the Cards for Soldiers program. It also includes a glass of wine, mimosa or slushee for you to enjoy while you make the cards.
We will be holding 4 classes. You can register for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 of the classes. We will start at 2:00 p.m. for all the classes. Dates are:
Sunday, May 19
Saturday, June 22
Saturday, August 3
Saturday, September 21
If you can’t participate in making the cards but would like to donate a set or make a donation to help please contact me at Becky@hazegrayvineyards.com.
3/2/2024
Sip into Spring with Our April White Wine Sale! Enjoy refreshing deals on crisp whites perfect for warmer days. Indulge in a variety of flavors from the floral aromas and vibrant flavors green apples pears in our Pinot Grigio to the crisp elegance of our Stainless Steel Chardonnay. Don’t miss out, stock up and savor the season with every sip! Cheers to savings and sunshine!
Save 15% off a different white wine each week (25% off for our wine club members)
April 1 -7 White Glove
April 8 -14 Stainless Steel Chardonnay 2022
April 15 – 21 Pinot Grigio 2022
April 22 – 30 Traminette Dry 2022 and Traminette Semi-Sweet 2022
This is available both in the tasting room and online.
3/3/204
NEW RELEASE
It is finally here. Our newest of our sweet line. Strawberry Blossom. It is like summer and biting into a fresh, ripe strawberry! Delicous.
2/14/2024
NEW RELEASE
We are excited to announce the release of our newest wine. 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 3 years in French oak barrels, this wine exhibits a deep, intense garnet-red color showing its depth and concentration. The nose consists of black cherry, black currants, along with hints of vanilla and oak which are the influence of French oak.This full-bodied and rich wine with the primary flavors of black cherry, black currants, and dark berries. The three years of aging in French oak barrels softened the wine’s tannins, providing a velvety texture to the wine.
1/30/2024
Thank you to Dana Cassell of NC Tripping, a North Carolina travel blog based in Durham for mentioning us in her recent article about the best Yadkin Valley wineries. Here is a link to the article.
1/29/2024
Thank you to Paul Vigna for the amazing article in PennLive.
1/11/2024
Wine With Ashley’s Brush Loyalty Program Announced
Step into a world of artistic delight with our exclusive class, “Wine with Ashley’s Brush,” where every brushstroke is accompanied by the delightful sip of wine. Immerse yourself in a unique painting experience, allowing creativity to flow while savoring the flavors of your favorite HGV vintage.
As part of our dedicated community, your passion for art is celebrated. Attend five engaging sessions of “Wine with Ashley’s Brush,” and as an expression of our gratitude, your sixth class is our gift to you. We’re committed to ensuring that your artistic journey is as vibrant and rewarding as the colors on your canvas.
Join us and immerse yourself in a world of creativity, where the combination of artistry and the pleasure of sipping wine adds an extra dimension to your creative endeavors. Let’s paint and sip wine together, creating beautiful memories one brushstroke at a time!
12/27/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
Cherry Blossom is back! We bottled a small limited supply of this amazing wine.
11/23/2023
We are happy to announce that our annual ornament has arrived. It will be available starting Friday, 11/24 in the tasting room. Make sure to stopy by and pick it up. We have a small, limited quantity available of this cherry ornament.
11/8/2023
HAZE GRAY VINEYARDS RECEIVES 2023 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
November 8, 2024 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Haze Gray Vineyards as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Haze Gray Vineyards earned the platinum award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
“We’re so happy to again receive this award for hiring Veterans. Veterans know how to get the job done. Haze Gray Vineyard hires Veterans who are enrolled in the Surry Community College Viticulture and Enology program, as well as, Veterans who want to work part-time at Haze Gray Vineyards. We continue to seek Veterans who want to work in the wine industry. We are also support the NC Boots to Ground Program transitioning Veterans to agriculture.,” says Becky Muhlenberg, co-owner.
Haze Gray Vineyards joins 858 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.
Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.
About Haze Gray Vineyards
In 2015 the 85-acre farm was purchased. In May 2015 the first five acres of grapes were planted. In April 2016 the second phase of the vineyard was planted with an additional four acres. The vineyard produced a small harvest in 2017. In August 2018 the winery was completed, and Haze Gray Vineyards was producing their first estate bottled wines.
The tasting room first opened in December 2019. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday; or Monday through Wednesday by appointment.
In addition, Deane and Becky honor Veterans in the tasting room. Haze Gray Vineyards has a picture wall of honor in their tasting room dedicated to those who have served or are serving the United States’ military. “It started with our families, and now includes pictures from friends and our patrons who contributed pictures of their loved ones. We are all a part of the bigger Veteran’s family.” Deane and Becky both grew up in military families. Deane served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years as a flight officer.
Even the name of the vineyard and winery “Haze Gray” gives homage to the Navy Ships that are painted in the haze gray color scheme. The famous phrase “Haze Gray and Underway” references those Navy surface ships that are actively deployed.
For More information on Haze Gray Vineyards contact Becky Muhlenberg at 336-374-1072.
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2024. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.
9/24/2023
We were honored to be written up in Recipes Travel Culture magazine. Here is a link to the article.
https://recipestravelculture.com/my-adventures-on-the-yadkin-valley-wine-and-shine-trail/
9/14/2023
2022 Pinot Grigio has arrived! We are happy to announce our 3rd wine of our COMPASS Release is in the tasting room!
9/10/2023
Our HGV Bubbles and Barrel Sale has been extended. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity before it is gone. Enjoy 35% off our Bubbly Pinot Grigio (available only in the tasting room) and our Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (available online and in the tasting room).
9/9/2023
General Quarters is here! We are excited to announce that our first fortified wine is ready.
8/30/2023
Tomorrow (8/31) we release our new Stainless Steel Chardonnay 2022! Just in time for Labor Day parties!
8/18/2023
Two great announcements today
Announcing HGV Bubbles and Barrel Sale. As the last weeks of ‘summer’ are upon us, enjoy our Bubbles and Barrel Sale. Enjoy 35% off our Bubbly Pinot Grigio (available only in the tasting room) and our Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (available online and in the tasting room). This sale end on Labor Day (September 4) or until supplies last.
NEW RELEASES
We are excited to announce the
COMPASS RELEASE
Like a compass has four points we will release 4 new wines from 4 directional points of the vineyard in 4 weeks.
-2022 Stainless Steel Chardonnay 8/31
-2019 General Quarters 9/7
-2022 Pinot Grigio 9/14
-2020 Aviator Red 9/21
8/3/2023
We are excited to announce that Haze Gray Vineyards won three medals at the NC Wine Competition.
- Boot Camp Red – Silver Medal
- Traminette Dry 2022 – Silver Medal
- Chambourcin 2020 – Bronze Medal
7/13/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
Chambourcin 2020 is here. 100% estate bottled, 100% Chambourcin, 100% delicious!
7/8/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
The much anticipated Semi-Sweet Traminette 2022 is here! We sold out so fast last year – get yours while we have it this year!
6/12/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
We are excited to announce that our Dry Traminette 2022 is back. It will be available beginning 6/15/2023.
5/13/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
We sold out of the 2021 Rose` today. Not to worry, we have released our 2022 Dry Rose`.
5/11/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
Just in time for Mothers’ Day we have created our first Semi-Sweet Rose`.
4/26/2023
Congratulations to out 2019 Petit Verdot for winning a SILVER MEDAL at the Fine Wines of NC Society Gala earlier this month
4/6/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
In honor of our opening first blend, we have recreated the special blend Boot Camp Red. BCR is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Chambourcin.
4/3/2023
Thank you all for such amazing support of our first Reserve wine. It is already SOLD OUT!
3/23/2023
NEW WINE RELEASE
We are excited to announce our first Reserve. Aged three years in French Oak barrel, this Reserve Cabernet Franc is smooth, peppery, oaky, floral, cherry, and tobacco. Chocolate on the nose. Smooth, long finish.
12/22/2022
Just in time for Christmas. We are excited to announce our
NEW WINE RELEASE
2019 Merlot
Tasting Notes: Medium Body, Dark Cherry, Earthy, Oak, Berry on finish
Food Pairing: Pork and Asian food
11/11/2022
NEW WINE RELEASE
2019 Petit Verdot
Happy Veterans Day! We support Veterans every day with a bottle discount.
We are happy to announce our Challenge Coin club for military. Stop by for details!
11/7/2022
We will be celebrating Veterans Day all weekend long.
Our New Release – 2019 Petit Verdot is available on Veteran Day. We stay open late on Friday, 11 November (Veterans Day)
Check back on Veterans’ Day for a new announcement!!
10/13/2022
NEW WINE RELEASE
In honor of the US Navy Birthday, we are proud to release our first white blend, White Glove. This blend is crisp with highlights of pear and apple. It is a smooth blend with a long finish. It is being released on 10/13/2022 and will be at the Yadkin Valley Grape Festival on 10/15/2022 in Yadkinville.
10/1/2022
Here are a few highlights from our HGV Newsletter.
THEY ARE IN! – Surry Wineries Winter Wine and Beer Passports. If you are not familiar with the Passport, the Surry Wineries Group in cooperation with some breweries have a event during the winter months. The Passport entitles the holder to visit 18 locations – 13 wineries, 4 breweries and 1 distillery for a tasting at each. The event runs from Black Friday through March 26th. You can purchase them as a single or as a couple. There are also several business sponsors that give you discounts – hotels, restaurants, etc. The cost is $95 / individual and $145 / Couple. There is an Early Bird Price if you purchase through November 1 $83 / individual and $125 / couple. Stop by to pick one up.
White Wine Flight and Chocolate BonBon Pairing October 20 -24 (Thursday – Sunday)
Many of you remember our Red Wine Pairing in February. We are partnering with Brasstown Chocolates to bring you a White Wine Flight and Chocolate Pairing. The combinations we selected for you are amazing! Tickets are Now available. You will want to reserve your chocolates. Single is $27. Couple is $50. (Wine club members Single is $25 Couple is $47). Call the tasting room to reserve your tickets. Not a member of our wine club? Ask for details.
Long sleeve HGV shirts have arrived. Many of you have asked if I would order the long sleeve version of our shirts. They arrived this week. We have both women’s and men’s. Lots of colors available! Perfect for this chilly fall weather.
8/30/2022
We are open Monday, September 5 for Labor Day !
7/19/2022
NEW WINE RELEASE
Our 2021 Pinot Grigio will be release on Thursday, July 28th. Can’t wait that long? Join the wine club. (For wine club members Thursday, July 21st). This estate bottled wine is crisp with a slight sweetness, citrus, Pear and apple notes,
7/18/2022
Haze Gray Vineyards is happy to share our weather station. Our weather station is available on Ambient Weather. You can download the Ambient Weather app on your smart phone or access it via https://ambientweather.net/ The name of our station is Haze Gray Vineyards. You will be able to see the current weather in the vineyard and be able to see the weather trends.
6/29/2022
NEW WINE RELEASE
Our 2020 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay will be released tomorrow! This estate bottle wine was fermented and aged for 20 months in French oak. This is a fuller bodied chardonnay with notes of ripe apples and pears. It has a crispness with notes of vanilla and oak.
6/1//2022
NEW WINE RELEASE
Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon will be released tomorrow! This estate bottled wine is a full body deep wine. The wine is full of fruit notes with black cherry and black currants. The smoky notes come from the 2 years in French oak barrels while the medium tannin notes are smooth with a long, smooth finish.
5/28/2022
Haze Gray Vineyards in Dobson, NC has partnered with MidSummer Brewery in Westfield, NC. HGV wines have been available at MidSummer for the last year. As of May 2022, HGV now offers two draft beers which were hand crafted at MidSummer. The draft beers available will change with the season.
5/26/2022
Our Red White and Blue special this weekend through Sunday May 29th. In the tasting room, buy a bottle of Red, a bottle of White, and a bottle of Blue and you get 25% off. Cannot be combined with other offers.
We are open Saturday 10-6, Sunday noon – 6. We are closed Memorial Day Monday. We will be at the Village of Pinehurst Family Fest.
5/26/2022
NEW WINE RELEASE
Our 2021 Dry Traminette is released Memorial Day weekend. Notes of floral on the nose. The apricot and hint of pear are delightful to the pallet. It’s finish is crisp and refreshing.
5/7/2022
NEW WINE RELEASES ANNOUNCED
Our new Rose 2021 has been released! It a dry Rose with notes of citrus, grapefruit with a hint of green apple. The beautiful pink color comes from the Chambourcin grape. Stop by for a taste.
On 14 May the new Haze Gray Vineyards Chambourcin will be released. The aroma has hints of molasses, deep, baking spices (cinnamon), dried dark fruit, yet a sweet aroma. The flavor is meaty smoky, early – soil; leather; dried herb – thyme; whiskey like.
5/5/2022
NC FINE WINES COMPETITION RESULTS
The results of the NC Fine Wines Competition were announced on 29 April at the Gala. We were very excited to receive medals for all of our wines that were submitted to the competition! Aviator Red 2018-2019 (SILVER); Cabernet Franc 2019 (SILVER); ACES 2019 (SILVER); Stainless Steel Chardonnay 2019; Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (BRONZE); Traminette Dry 2020 (BRONZE)
3/4/2022
NEW WINE CLUB AT HAZE GRAY VINEYARDS
We are excited to announce our second Wine Club called Wingman. Our first Wine Club ACEs was filled so quickly. We have a waitlist so we decided to start a second Wine Club. Wingman kicks off this month, March 2022! It is a 6-bottle club that will pick up 3 times a year. March, June and October. Members will get 10% off bottle purchases and 15% off cases. In an effort to be environmentally conscious member swill receive a Wingman wine club bag that will be used for wine club pickups. Members will get early access to new releases, a quarterly newsletter with wine makers notes and recipes for pairing, and wine club events. You can pick up wines in the tasting room or your pickup can be shipped to you (at your expense.) Membership is $25 to join. After completion of your one year membership you will get a $25 a HGV gift certificate. Contact us in the tasting room to join or email becky@hazegrayvineyards.com. There is a limited number of spaces in Wingman so don’t miss your spot.
12/9/2021
Special Holiday Hours
Closed Christmas Day, December 25th
Special Days open:
Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24th 10:00 – 5:00
Monday, December 27th 10:00 – 6:00
Tuesday, December 28th 10:00 – 6:00
Wednesday, December 29th 10:00 – 6:00
New Years Eve, December 31st 10:00 – 6:00
11/8/2021
Haze Gray Vineyards is pleased to announce our newest Release – Cabernet Franc. We will be release our new wine on Thursday November 11.
10/20/2021
HGV is pleased to announce that we can now ship to Kentucky! For those of you in Kentucky or have friends in Kentucky, you can now order online.
9/13/2021
HGV wishes the US Navy a Happy Birthday! In honor of its birthday, HGV releases it newest blend – a new vintage of Aviator Red. The newest release is now available online and in the tasting room. It is a blend of 5 red wines aged 2-3 years. It is bold and complex. It has already be awarded a Bronze medal at the 2021 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition.
9/14/2021
We are excited to announce the release of our newest wine in the Blossom Line. In alignment with the US Air Force birthday, on Saturday, 19 September, we will be releasing our Blackberry Blossom. It has smooth, deep flavors of Blackberries, with a hint of tartness, Cherry, and Lavender.
9/2/2021
For Labor Day where honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States, this weekend Haze Gray Vineyards is celebrating you! Our Red White and Blue special this weekend through Monday, September 6th. In the tasting room, buy a bottle of Red, a bottle of White, and a bottle of Blue and you get 25% off. Cannot be combined with other offers.
We are open Thursday – Saturday 10-6, Sunday noon – 6 and Labor Day Monday 10-6
8/28/2021
Haze Gray VIneyards is pleased to announce the release of their newest wine. 2020 Dry Traminette is a perfect wine for the hot days of summer. It is dry, floral, hints of apricot, lychees, and honey. A delightful addition to our line up.
8/27/2021
The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association announces winners for the 2021 competition. Haze Gray Vineyards wins BRONZE medals for 2020 Dry Traminette and 2018-2019 Aviator Red.
8/12/2021
Haze Gray Vineyards is excited to announce the release of their newest wine. 2019 was a fabulous year in the vineyard across the Yadkin Valley. The weather was close to perfect to grow grapes. Our 2019 Chardonnay was created 100% in stainless steel tanks. It is light, crisp with hints of Asian pears and apples. Perfect for a hot summer night in the south. Available today in the tasting room and online.
7/28/2021
Great American International Wine Competition announces winners for the 2021 competition. Haze Gray Vineyards wins GOLD Medal for Two Bells and BRONZE medal for 2019 Traminette Dry.
6/3/2021
Haze Gray Vineyards is expanding our staff. We are a family-owned boutique winery which is Veteran owned and operated. We are looking for friendly, professional, service-oriented persons to become Tasting Room associates. Some knowledge of wine is required. Must be at least 18. Must embrace our company culture of teamwork, industry knowledge and customer service excellence. Duties include providing guest service with an emphasis on informed discussion about our wines and history. Responsibility includes tastings, retail sales of bottles, glasses & merchandise, as well as, maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the Tasting Room and associated spaces. This is a fast paced, exciting work environment where you will work with a great team, will meet interesting individuals, and further your knowledge of wine and the wine-making process. Veterans or dependent spouses a plus. If you love people, can lift over 40 pounds and are available to work on the weekends, send in your resume to becky@hazegrayvineyards.com
5/29/2021
We had the pleasure of being interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Cavuto Live on Fox News Follow the link below to see the video.
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6256572638001#sp=show-clips
5/26/2021
Congratulations to Haze Gray Vineyards for being the winner of our NC Wine Environmental Stewardship Award in collaboration with NC Greentravel Initiative! Haze Gray started their winery with sustainability in the forefront of their minds. They approached the design and construction of the winery, vineyards, and tasting room with an effort to minimize the impact they would have on the environment. From solar power to geo-thermal insulation, Haze Gray is a great example of making sustainability a commitment! #ncwine
5/7/2021
Haze Gray Vineyards is featured in an article in PennLive
4/30/2021
2021 NC Fine Wines Competition Results Announced
Winston-Salem, NC, April 30, 2021 — The Fifth Annual NC Fine Wines Competition results were announced tonight via Zoom with people from across the state and around the world. Due to COVID-19 concerns the Awards Ceremony, which is usually held in Winston-Salem as a Formal Black Tie Gala, was more casual and comfortable as guests sipped their favorite North Carolina Wines in the comfort of their homes.
The competition is seen as the toughest state competition in the country. One of the main reasons is the requirement for 100% NC Grown and Vinified Vinifera or Hybrid Grapes. This really helps people to discover the terroir and wines of North Carolina.
The Awards Ceremony included a speech from the NC Fine Wines President Jay Raffaldini, who spoke about the trajectory of the North Carolina Fine Wines Industry. “The industry continues to have enormous growth across the state of North Carolina. We now have six approved American Viticultural Areas that each has special qualities for grape growth. It’s exciting because it is still a young industry here, and has such a bright future.”
Max Kast, Master Sommelier from the Guild Of Master Sommeliers and a judge in the competition, talked about significant increase in the quality in the wines. He mentioned that several grape varietals are indeed doing very well in North Carolina. He specifically called out Petit Verdot, Petit Manseng, Albariño, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cynthiana, and Traminette just to name a few.
In 2021, the Best White and Best Dessert/Port tied for Best in Show. Also, there was a category tie win for Best Sparkling. So this case is 13 bottles strong.
*Best in Show (tied)
*Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery – Viognier 2019 (Best in White)
*Windsor Run Cellars – Midnight Run Grand Reserve 2012 (Best Dessert/Port)
JOLO Winery & Vineyards – Crimson Creek 2019 (Best Hybrid)
Marked Tree Vineyard – Bubble Swarm (Best Sparkling Tied)
Surry Labs – Traminette Pet Nat 2019 (Best Sparkling Tied)
Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery – Steel & Stone 2017 (Best Red)
Marked Tree Vineyard – 2020 Chloe Rose (Best Rose)
Silver Fork Winery – Four Dog Red (ShowCase Wine)
Haze Gray Vineyards – Two Bells 2018 (ShowCase Wine)
Shelton Vineyards – 20th Anniversary Red 2017 (ShowCase Wine)
JOLO Winery & Vineyards – Golden Hallows 2020 (ShowCase Wine)
Stone Ashe Vineyards – Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (ShowCase wine)
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – Provenance Rose 2020 (ShowCase Wine)
“This is by far the strongest showing of wines that we’ve had in our five years,” said Dan McLaughlin who helps to run the competition. “2019 provided one of the best weather years for the wine industry in North Carolina. Many of those wines are still in the barrel or tanks and will be coming out in the near future, so the anticipation of those wines is enormous!”
The organization is hoping to see everyone back in 2022 in person and dressed to the nines to celebrate their life in a post COVID Gala Celebration. This year’s case really hit it out of the ballpark – all 13 wines were the top scoring wines in the competition.
| Contact Information |
| North Carolina Fine Wines Competition Dan McLaughlin 336.499.2045 Contact http://www.NCFineWines.com P.O. Box 20112 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0112 |
11/19/2020: Haze Gray Vineyards was featured in a segment on Fox8 News called Made in NC. In case you missed it, here is a link. Thanks to Brad Jones for such a nice video!!
Haze Gray Vineyards creates a unique taste that’s made in NC
11/11/2020: HAZE GRAY VINEYARDS RECEIVES 2020 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
10 November 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recognized Haze Gray Vineyards as one of the 675 recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor. Haze Gray Vineyards earned the GOLD Award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
Haze Gray Vineyards joins 674 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is based on a number of criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention to providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, and compensation – with requirements varying for large, medium, and small employers.
“We’re so happy to receive this award for hiring Veterans. Veterans know how to get the job done. Haze Gray Vineyard hired Veterans who are enrolled in the Surry Community College Viticulture and Enology program. We will continue to seek Veterans who want to work in wine industry.,” say Becky Muhlenberg, co-owner.
In addition, Deane and Becky honor Veterans in the tasting room. Haze Gray Vineyards has a picture wall of honor in their tasting room dedicated to those who have served or are serving the United States’ military. “It started with our families, and now includes pictures from friends and our patrons who contributed pictures of their loved ones. We are all a part of the bigger Veteran’s family.” Deane and Becky both grew up in military families. Deane served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years as a flight officer.
Even the name of the vineyard and winery “Haze Gray” gives homage to the Navy Ships that are painted in the haze gray color scheme. The famous phrase “Haze Gray and Underway” references those Navy surface ships that are actively deployed.
In 2015 the 85-acre farm was purchased. In May 2015 the first five acres of grapes were planted. In April 2016 the second phase of the vineyard was planted with an additional four acres. The vineyard produced a small harvest in 2017. In August 2018 the winery was completed, and Haze Gray Vineyards was producing their first estate bottled wines.
The tasting room first opened in December 2019. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday; or Monday through Wednesday by appointment.
For More information on Haze Gray Vineyards contact Becky Muhlenberg at 336-374-1072. For more information about the HIRE Vets Medallion Award visit HIREVets.gov HireVets.gov/Awardees
11/9/2020 – This weekend we released our new 2019 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay. We premiered the wine at a gathering of our ACE Wine Club Saturday evening. The wine was made available to non-wine club members on Saturday. It is smooth, creamy, buttery mouth feel with hints of butterscotch and coconut.
Coronavirus Statement Update
We understand if you do not want to visit in our tasting room so we will still provide curbside service. If you would like to purchase bottles of wine, please email us at becky@hazegrayvineyards.com or call our tasting room at (336) 374-1072 and we will arrange for you to pick up wine curbside at the tasting room. Thank you for your support during this time. Stay safe and healthy. Becky and Deane
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