80's tribute band "The Breakfast Club" playing in Dobson

Shot to the heart and Shelton Vineyards will be the one's to blame on May 18th 2013. This is when the 80's tribute band, "The Breakfast Club" will take center stage at this winery located in Dobson North Carolina.

The concert will last from 5 pm - 8 pm.

I do love the music of the 1980's!!! And the big open beautiful spacious piece of land that Shelton Vineyards sits on should lend to providing a special night of music.

I have attended a "The Breakfast Club" concert in Chicago and loved them as a tribute band. But if you have no clue about this band there's a video below that should give you a good idea about the caliber of music they play. And what song's might be on the playlist for this night on May 18th. This is a Friday night.

So how much does this concert cost?

If you purchase the tickets on or before May 13th (this is the Monday before the concert) the price of the tickets are $25. But if you wait to purchase the tickets at the gate on the night of the concert you will have to pay $30.

If you are interested in attending and also paying $5 less you can call Shelton Vineyards at 336-366-4724 but you need to do this by May 13th in order to receive the tickets at the reduced price.

And I forgot to mention if you are a member of the wine club at the vineyards the cost you will only $20.

And while you are on the phone you may want to inquire about the other 4 concerts they will will be having through the summer. I believe you can buy a bundle deal, tickets to this 80's tribute band "The Breakfast Club" concert plus the 4 other concerts for a total of $75. This is not a bad deal for 5 decent summer concerts.

I will provide more information on these other concerts at a later date.

Wine Club

I have received a few emails asking about the wine club offered by Shelton Vineyards. Most inquire to ask one of FOUR questions: 1) How much does it cost to join the wine club, 2) when will I receive my wine shipment, 3) how big are the discounts and 4) which Shelton Vineyard's wines are included in the club?

How much does it cost to join the club?

There are 4 different levels:

1. Standard
2. White
3. Red
4. Select

The cost of membership to the first three levels is absolutely free. The fourth level "Select" carries a $50 annual fee. Of course there are certain advantages of being a member of the Select wine club. We will cover these throughout the rest of the page.

When will I receive my wine?

For Standard, White and Red members you will receive your quarterly. One of the great advantages of being a Select wine club member is you don't have to wait for your wine to be shipped. Select wine club members  receive when wine ordered. Of course you will have to wait for the FEDEX truck to pull up to your house. 

How big are the discounts?

Receive a 10% discount when purchasing individual bottles and receive a whopping 20% discount when purchasing an entire case of wine. There are also many other great benefits included with your wine club membership. To list a few: 

• Each time you visit the winery in person you will receive 4 free tastings and tours. This means you and three of your friends can spend an enjoyable wine tasting/tour day!!!

• In the Shelton Vineyard retail shop you will receive a 10% discount on all items if the item is a logo item of the vineyard you will even save more by receiving a 20% discount.  

• During the month of your birthday you can stop on in at the vineyard and enjoy a glass of free wine. 

• Included in your wine club shipment you will receive special coupons for extra savings, such as for dinner at the Harvest Grill. 

• You and only other wine club members will receive first opportunities to buy the newest wines produced by Shelton Vineyards

These are only a few of the extras you will receive with your membership. There's actually many more extra benefits included with in the wine club.

What type of wines will I receive?

1. Standard - Whites and Reds
2. White - Whites
3. Red - Reds
4. Select - Members at this level are free to choose.

 

Shelton Vineyards Spring Festival April 2013

Spring is almost here and there's always something exciting planned at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, North Carolina. Come celebrate the beginning of the 2013 spring season at their annual Spring festival. This will surely provide a great time for wine drinkers and also if you are looking for a great time with your family and friends.

When is the 2013 Spring Festival?

This event will be held on April 6th from 10 am - 6 pm

Does it cost anything to join the fun?

No. The admission is free

What does Shelton Vineyard's Spring Festival have to offer?

With your free admission the day will also include many great events and activities. They will be providing free tours of their winery, winery tours are very educational for both kids and adults and if you have the hobby of wine making you may be able to pick of a few practical tips.

What Else? 

Do you love wine. Inside they owners will also be providing free wine tasting!!!

You and your family can also stroll through the beautiful grounds on the vineyards where you will find various vendors with hand made crafts for sale.

Or if you choose you can stay inside at their welcoming wine bar and enjoy a glass or two of one of your favorite wines.

If you get hungry you will also find a great restaurant on the grounds named the Harvest Grill.

The Shelton Vineyards Spring Festival is a great way to kick off the 2013 Spring season!!!

Wines

How many wines can I count at Shelton Vineyards? 1, 2, 3...

This North Carolina winery has a ton of great wines. To be truthful, when I encounter a winery with a bunch of different wines, I usually automatically assume most of their wines are low quality.

Why?

Because making a great wine requires great time and care. If the winery has only been opened for 3-5 years but has 30 different wines this sends up red flags. Even more so if the owners of the winery are younger in age.

The brothers who own Shelton Vineyards are very mature in age and if you research them you will find they have had the hobby of making wine for many decades.

So even though they do offer many wines, knowing the owners have been wine makers for many years, even before they opened their winery, is a very comforting feeling when looking at the number of wines they have in stock.

  
How many different wines do they offer? 

At the time of writing this there were at least 20 different wines offed at this vineyard. A whole variety of different wines. Whites, Reds, Roses, Blushes. In dry, semi-dry and sweet.

What about the wine prices?

If you have looked at some of the images I have provided you can see the various prices of the wines at Shelton Vineyards.

What are my favorite wines at this vineyard?

Yes, some of there wines are expensive, the 2007 Family Reserve Claret goes for $40 a bottle. But the majority of wines you find here will go for between $12-20. When judging the quality of their wines I do believe the prices are fair. 

Shelton vineyards in my estimations is a great place to find a new bottle wine that you will definitely be satisfied with and while your there you may want to stop in at their grill or restaurant and grab a bit to eat!!

History

When did it all start at Shelton Vineyards? If you happen to have never heard of this vineyard, you can also call it a winery, it's a fine establishment located in North Carolina in the city of Dobson.

In 1994 by two brother, Charlie and Ed Shelton purchased some land at an auction but at the time of purchasing they really didn't have a clue as to what they would use the land for.

Opening Shelton Vineyards wasn't even in their thoughts at the time they won this land at auction.  But these brothers were very both smart and cared a lot of the the economics of the area they lived in.

What was in these brothers thoughts

They knew the tobacco industry was on the decline around the Dobson, North Carolina area. And this, the tobacco industry was a huge economic staple of both the city and surrounding region. The Shelton brothers, grew weary as they knew how this decline would play out and hurt the economics of the area.

What about a Vineyard in Dobson

So they thought what could they use this land for to help improved the economic climate of the area?

And that's when their love of wine making jumped into their thoughts, helping them to make the decision on how they would use the land. What they saw in other areas of the state was other vineyards and wineries that have been opened and knew how they had a positive effect on the surrounding economy.

Great for the economy and wine making was also one of their beloved hobbies. So in 1999 they struck a shovel in the ground and started to build what is now known as Shelton Vineyards. And ever since first opening Shelton Vineyards has been nothing less than a success.

At the vineyards you will find: Fine wines, wine tasting, events, tours, a grill and restaurant.

Definitely a great spot in Dobson NC to visit.