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Rock of Ages Winery Cork & Pork Wine & CheeseThe Moore family invites you to visit the Rock of Ages Winery & Vineyard in the Hurdle Mills community in southwestern Person County – just a short drive from Roxboro, the Triangle or the Triad areas of North Carolina.

Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience at the Rock of Ages Winery. We designed the winery with in an Old English style with hints of Italian and Western lodge influences. This symphony of natural colors and textures is surrounded by 26 acres of vineyards and a four acre lake. Ideal for experiencing a North Carolina Winery and Vineyard that’s only a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Burlington, and Greensboro. Once you’ve arrived start with a tasting so you and your family and friends can decide on one of the 33 different wines to take home and enjoy later. Or you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon with good conversation, a glass of wine and some Ashe County Cheese.

Since the winery is located in southern person county near the Virginia border we have always experienced a unique weather pattern which provides a unique climate. This gave Kevin the vision to experiment and grow other grapes besides the typical North Carolina Muscadine grape. When Kevin and I are traveling around North Carolina doing tastings at events we are always amazed at how many people can’t believe that we are making dry red and dry white wines from our grapes. For most, their first impression, as they sample the wine is Wow, this is good. Our response is “Thank you!, and yes, Rock of Ages Winery is growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, Petit Verdot, Touriga, Chardonnay, Chardonel, Petit Manseng, Traminette, and Viognier.”

We would like for you and your family and friends to come visit our winery. If Kevin and I are not there to help you then please allow our staff to share with you some of our history and some of our wine. Always remember, “Wine is designed to help you relax, slow down, and enhance your quality of Life”.

“DRINK WITH THE LOCALS, IT JUST TASTE’ BETTER!”

Hours:
Open 7 days a week 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wine tastings daily, no appointment necessary.

You may have to wait a few minutes if other guest are in front of you. Our staff will work efficiently to make sure everyone is helped! We apologize for the inconvenience, but we never know how many people are going to visit our winery!

  • *Groups with 8 or more People: Please call the winery (We need to know how many are in your group, and when you plan to arrive.
  • Rules for Large Groups are listed below:
    • Let our staff know when everyone in the group has arrived. 
    • Only one staff member will be doing the tasting for your group and they can only do 8 people at a time. This can be very time-consuming if your group is larger than 8! People tend to get unhappy when they have to wait for wine! 
    • We suggest large groups (8 or more) order bottles of wine and do a tasting on your next visit when you return as an individual and not in a large group.
    • One of our two staff members will continue handling regular tasting customers, and if people in your group know what they want to purchase then the other staff member can check them out.
    • If your large group prefers to do the wine tasting, then we can only offer the large group tasting (Max 8 People at one time). This tasting must be paid for a week before your visit. This tasting consists of (Dry Red, Dry White, Fruit, and Sweet wines) with no substitutions. The large group tasting costs $17.00. This includes tasting of 10 wines, souvenir glass, and a bottle of water. 
    • Remember that you are not renting the facility so your group will not be handled differently from the other customers!)
    • We greatly appreciate everyone’s business and want to ensure ALL customers have the best experience possible.
  • *Food For Purchase: Ashe County Cheese, San Giuseppe Salami, Carolina Kettle Chips, Popcorn, Peanuts, and Cookies.
  • *You are welcome to bring a yard chair
  • *No Pets Allowed
  • *No Picnics: No outside food or beverage.

HOLIDAY HOURS: (Days the Winery is closed)
New Years Eve
New Years Day
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Dec. 24, 25, 26 & 27

INCLEMENT WEATHER:
If Person County Schools are closed, the Winery will also be closed.

Address:
Rock of Ages Winery & Vineyard
1890 Charlie Long Road
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541(336) 364-ROCK (7625)

Directions:

Directions from Burlington, NC
Take Exit 150 off I-40/85 at Haw River exit
Travel Jimmy Kerr Road north 1.7 miles
At US70 continue straight – road becomes Wilkins Road
Travel 0.5 miles on Wilkins Road to stop light
Turn right onto NC 49 North (Roxboro Road)
Travel 15.7 miles to NC 86 North
Turn left onto NC 49 North/NC 86 north
Travel 0.4 miles
Turn right on NC 49 North
Travel 7.5 miles
Turn right on Charlie Long Road
Travel 1.9 miles
Winery is on right

Directions from Durham, NC
Take Exit 175 off I-85 onto Guess Road (NC 157)
Travel north on Guess Road 20.6 miles
Turn left at a stop sign onto
Hurdle Mills Road west
Travel 0.2 miles and veer right at Hurdle Mills Market & Butcher Shop onto Union Grove Church Road
Travel 0.3 miles and turn right onto Charlie Long Road
Travel 1.3 miles and winery is on the left.

Directions from Hillsborough, NC
Take Exit 164 off I-85 or Exit 261 off I-40
Travel north through Downtown Hillsborough
where Churton Street becomes NC86
Travel 14.8 miles north of I-85 on NC86
Turn right on NC 49 North
Travel 7.5 miles
Turn right on Charlie Long Road
Travel 1.9 miles
Winery is on right

Directions from Roxboro, NC
Take NC 49 South off US 501 (Madison Blvd.)
at Burger King in Roxboro
Travel 8.4 miles
Turn left on Charlie Long Road
Travel 1.9 miles
Winery is on the right.