{"id":10456,"date":"2021-08-01T09:01:54","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T13:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=10456"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:36:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:36:27","slug":"in-the-wine-light-north-carolina-grape-month-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/in-the-wine-light-north-carolina-grape-month-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Wine Light &#8211; North Carolina Grape Month 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-9886 size-medium\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"NC Muscadine Grapes and Wine\" class=\"wp-image-9886\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-1044x783.jpg 1044w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-632x474.jpg 632w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_2262-536x402.jpg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>NC Muscadine Grapes and Wine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a style=\"border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: #975eb2;\" href=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/in-the-wine-light\/\">In the Wine Light<\/a><span style=\"caret-color: #333333; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"> we celebrate North Carolina Grape Month! \u00a0Back in August for second year, NC Grape Month 2021 is a great time to visit vineyards across the state whether that be to scope out you pick opportunities or taste wines from locally grown grapes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever way you want to celebrate, we encourage you to do so safely.&nbsp; Take your masks.&nbsp; Wash your hands.&nbsp; Keep your distance, but ENJOY!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to share your fun on social media.&nbsp; Use the hashtag #NCGrapeMonth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20150815T213247GMT-0400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10468\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20150815T213247GMT-0400.jpg 480w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20150815T213247GMT-0400-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20150815T213247GMT-0400-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Grapes ripening at Jones von Drehle Vineyards &amp; Winery in Thurmond, NC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ideas on how to celebrate NC Grape Month, we have some suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Plan a trip for &#8220;you pick&#8221; grapes.<\/strong>  Some vineyards may be open for you pick in the month of August with more opening in September.<\/li><li><strong>Sign up to volunteer to help harvest grapes later in August, September, and October. <\/strong> Many local vineyards rely on volunteers to bring in their harvest.  Check social media at your favorite vineyard for opportunities to help!<\/li><li><strong>Attend a class on Backyard Muscadine Production<\/strong>.  Hosted by Chuck Blethen of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeweloftheblueridge.com\/\">Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard<\/a>, you find out all about caring for those backyard muscadines.  You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeGSN-K0EkUd_kgnzCgbhePLw9TWBHKsf6itkqhSfmH7xLPtg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Visit a local tasting room.&nbsp;<\/strong>Go for a tasting or an afternoon picnic or both! Visit ncwine.org to plan your trip!  Celebrate locally grown grapes with a wine made from them!<\/li><li><strong>Buy local grapes!<\/strong>&nbsp;They should start showing up at your local farmers market during August.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20200904T183141GMT-0400-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10465\" width=\"252\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20200904T183141GMT-0400-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20200904T183141GMT-0400-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20200904T183141GMT-0400-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20200904T183141GMT-0400.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption>Muscadine grape hulls being cooked down for Grape Hull Pie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Make a grape hull pie!<\/strong>  You can find some recipes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncmuscadinegrape.org\/grape-hull-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Drink local wine!<\/strong>&nbsp;Celebrate with your favorite bottle of North Carolina wine. Dry, sweet, red, white or ros\u00e9, there\u2019s something for everyone out there and most are made with locally grown grapes<\/li><li><strong>Talk about NC Grapes on social media!<\/strong>&nbsp;Be sure to use the hashtag #NCGrapeMonth! Let\u2019s get it trending!<\/li><li><strong>Follow us!<\/strong>&nbsp;We\u2019re on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Just search for @NCWineGuys. We\u2019ll give you tips on where to go and what to drink!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20210706T172946GMT-0400-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10444\" width=\"273\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20210706T172946GMT-0400-1.jpg 480w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20210706T172946GMT-0400-1-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIRU-WP-20210706T172946GMT-0400-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><figcaption>Join us for the 4th annual summit!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Attend the 2021 #NCWine Digital Media Summit.  <\/strong>This year&#8217;s summit is again virtual, and it kicks off on August 8th.  You can find out more <a href=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/ncwine-digital-media-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Catch up on Cork Talk!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>We\u2019re well into season 3 of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/nc-wine-guys-present-cork-talk\/\">Cork Talk<\/a>, our podcast all about the local wine scene in North Carolina.&nbsp; Subscribe and enjoy every episode.&nbsp; Find Cork Talk at our website or wherever you get your podcasts.  Not only do we talk about wine, but we talk about grapes too!<\/li><li><strong>Join our Facebook group!&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;We\u2019ve started a Facebook group to support the local wine and grape industry.&nbsp; Search for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/SupportNCWine\/\">Support Local North Carolina Wine \u2013 #NCWine<\/a>&nbsp;to join<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know if you have other ideas! &nbsp;Cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August is North Carolina Grape Month.  Celebrate everything you love about locally grown grapes in the Tar Heel State!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[326],"tags":[362],"class_list":["post-10456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-wine-light","tag-nc-grape-month","has-thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10456"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10475,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10456\/revisions\/10475"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}