We had been keeping this date in our calendar for weeks as we were excited to see Henscratch Farms re-open after their summer break – and we were not the only ones. We counted hundreds of cars in the parking lot and more entering as we made our way through the vineyard to hit our first destination – Henscratch’s Country Store. You will find delicious home made jellies, sauces, salsas amongst scores of Scuppernong country wine. I highly recommend the “Country Blush”, a light semi-sweet rose that finishes very smooth.
Visitors enjoyed burgers or hot dogs with chips while listening to bluegrass tunes performed by “The Front Porch Pickers” on, you guessed it, a front porch! We opted for delicous strawberry shakes with big strawberry chucks swirled with delicous vanilla ice cream.
A trip to the “Wine Bar” gave us some interesting insight in the wine making process as well as a history lesson in wine making. Be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming annual Grape Stomping Festival. Participants in the stomp may purchase the finished wine in November, complete with their picture on the label. and the caption, …. FOOT STOMPED BY MY DILIGENT FEET” .
We spent a wonderful relaxed afternoon at Henscratch Farms, listening to music, sampling fabulous foods and watching the free range chickens do their chicken business.
We will be back for the 9th Annual Grape Stomping Festival on August 15th and we hope to see you there too!