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Round Peak Vineyard

Experience Round Peak

Round Peak Vineyards is located in the Yadkin Valley AVA, sitting at 1300 ft. in elevation in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Our 13 acres of vineyards produces 10 French and Italian varietals. All of our award-winning wines are estate bottled, using only the grapes grown in our vineyard.  Skull Camp is now also brewing beer on-site!

  • Located at I-77 exit 100, just minutes from Mount Airy, NC
  • Taste our award-winning wines and tour our winery
  • We are dog-friendly, with a special fenced-in area to roam
  • Bring a picnic, play our lawn games, and take in the spectacular views
  • We welcome RVs and bus tours (please call ahead if 8 or more)
  • Bring your bikes & ride the vineyard or in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Private tastings for parties of 10 or more (please call ahead)
  • Reserve our winery and tasting room for weddings, meetings or private events
  • Both our “Winery” and “Vineyard” houses are available for rentals. Click here for an overview or visit VRBO.com to check availability and pricing
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Open Daily | Sun–Thurs 12 pm–5 pm | Fri 12 pm–8 pm | Sat 11 am–6 pm (and until Sunset Jun–Aug) | By appt. other times | (336) 352-5595

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Owners: Ken Gulaian and Kari Heerdt

Ken Gulaian and Kari Heerdt

Hi everyone! We are Kari Heerdt and Ken Gulaian, and as the owners of Round Peak Vineyards, we'd like to introduce ourselves and our team. We met in Cincinnati in 1998 when we both worked for General Electric. We moved to Charlotte, NC in 2000 for a new job opportunity, loved it, and decided North Carolina was where we would stay.

Careers got in the way though, and in 2006 we moved to San Francisco for Kari's work. This proved to be instrumental since it resulted in a lot of time spent enjoying wine in Napa, Sonoma, and especially the Dry Creek Valley. We particularly enjoyed the small family owned wineries.

When we got the chance to return to North Carolina in 2008, again for Kari's work, we jumped at the chance. Ken had already decided it was time to give up the corporate world, and when we found out there was an opportunity to own a winery in North Carolina, we couldn't resist! After visiting, being impressed with the wines, and seeing the spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we decided to take the challenge.

We are committed to making the best possible wines, and we hope you'll come and experience Round Peak Vineyards, visit some of the numerous North Carolina Wineries, and check out all that the area has to offer!

 

Founders: George & Susan Little and Janet & Lee Martin

Round Peak Vineyards was started by George and Susan Little and Janet and Lee Martin following their trip to the Napa Valley in 1998. Their dream of owning their own vineyard became a reality when they purchased the 32-acre vineyard site on Round Peak Church Road in 1999 and planted six varieties of grapes on eight acres in 2000. George Little and Lee Martin met as students at Davidson College, graduated in 1964, pursued careers in law and banking and married Susan and Janet, both educators. The two couples became friends when the Martins moved to Winston-Salem in 1983, and they soon discovered a common passion for fine wine.

 

 

Our Team

Round Peak has a great team that makes it all happen day to day. While each has a primary responsibility, everyone helps at times with all aspects of the vineyard, winery, and tasting room business. You'll also find that everyone also has knowledge of beer and brewing, and all are involved in our Skull Camp Brewery Operation. Meet the team:

Winemaker: Rachel Lagergren

Rachel began her career in winemaking while attending Surry Community College. There Rachel was fortunate to meet the Yadkin Valley community of grape growers and winemakers who inspired her and shared the craft and science of winemaking. After obtaining a degree in viticulture and enology, Rachel continued learning as an intern for Stanburn Winery and Foggy Ridge Cider and then as assistant winemaker at Chateau Morrisette in Virginia. Joining the RP team fit perfectly into Rachel's plan to surround herself with people who love to make and drink wine. Drink local. Cheers!

Vineyard Manager: Ken

While Ken had zero knowledge of anything vineyard related back when he first got involved with Round Peak, he did successfully grow cactus back as a child. Since becoming involved with the winery, Ken managed to pass all his classes at the Surry Community College Enology & Viticulture program, and now wanders the vineyard daily trying to keep it from becoming a jungle. Good wine begins with good grapes; Ken & the team spend countless hours in the vineyard to ensure we produce the best possible grapes.

Events and Wholesale Manager: Rita Welder

Rita started working for Round Peak part time in the tasting room, but after expressing her interest in event planning, she accepted a full time position to manage weddings, events, and both wine and beer wholesale accounts. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she has been living in North Carolina for 7 years. She loves getting hands on experience in the winery and brewery, helping out in the vineyard (sometimes), and expanding her knowledge of wine and beer through books - and of course tastings.

Other Key Employees:

Terry, Michelle, Mia, Maulik, Luke, Marcelo, and John

Brewmasters: Jeff Leftwich

Since May 2012 we have been brewing our own beer under our Skull Camp Brewing brand! In May 2014 upscaled from a 1/2 barrel (10 gallon) system to a new 10 barrel (310 gallon) and we moved our brewery operations from the Round Peak winery to a new dedicated brewery building in Elkin, NC (it's about 15 minutes South). Our brewmaster Jeff has created many unique craft brews that can be sampled at the winery, the brewery, and in local outlets. As with our Skull Camp wines, expect a series of quaffable beers with fun names that aren't necessarily any particular style. We rotate our selections on a constant basis...you never know what you'll get to sample when you visit!

 

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Our Round Peak wines are all dry French & Italian varietals made from grapes grown on our property. Click to see details or order our current wines

Round Peak and Skull Camp can only ship to certain states, so please read the list when you click to make sure!

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Can we ship to your state?


Wow, this is a complex area. Some states don't require a permit, some do, some make it a felony to ship to! Some require excise tax, some don't. We've sifted through the regulations, and today we can ship directly to some and to others via our partner relationship with Vinoshipper.

Here's where we can ship to:
NC, AK, DC, IA, ID, IL, FL, LA, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OR, VA, WV, WY.

If your state is not on our list, send us an e-mail. If there is enough interest (and your state allows it), we'll do what we can to get the permit to ship to you.

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Our Skull Camp wines are all semi dry or semi-sweet and are made from grapes grown on our property or grown locally. Click to see details or order our current wines

Round Peak self-distributes to a select group of restaurants, wine shops, and wine bars. Call them to see which wines they are carrying!

Places that Carry Our Wines

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We now have our own brewery making great craft beers that you can taste on-site. Click for details.


Are you a long-time Round Peak fan? Do you have a favorite wine? Check out our Libray of all our sold-out wines we may still have some in our actual library!

See our sold out wine vintages
 
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Round Peak and Skull Camp can only ship to certain states, so please click here to find out if we can ship to your state.

Can we ship to your state?


Wow, this is a complex area. Some states don't require a permit, some do, some make it a felony to ship to! Some require excise tax, some don't. We've sifted through the regulations, and today we can ship directly to some and to others via our partner relationship with Vinoshipper.

Here's where we can ship to:
NC, AK, DC, IA, ID, FL, LA, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OR, VA, WV, WY.

If your state is not on our list, send us an e-mail. If there is enough interest (and your state allows it), we'll do what we can to get the permit to ship to you.

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Whether you are looking for our Round Peak or Skull Camp wines, a skull camp indulgence t-shirt, or a really cool skull camp brewing beer mug, you'll find it all in our on-line store!

Order any of our wines, beer, or gear!

 

 

 

 

 

If you are buying beer:

You can now pre-order kegs and growlers for pickup at our Elkin location.

 
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Events


Vineyard Stomp 5k Series
June 7th – Oct 25th

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Vineyard Stomp 5k Series


The Vineyard Stomp is a four race series for runners of all abilities and levels. These cross-country races are each at a different winery and the 5K is entirely on dirt or grass trails that lead around and through the vineyards. There are awards for individual races and the race series itself. For more information and to register for a race please visit active.com.

• June 7th: Carolina Heritage Vineyard
• August 16th: at Round Peak Vineyards
• September 27th: Olde Mill Vineyards
• Oct 25th: Grassy Creek Vineyard

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GrillFest Saturdays

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GrillFest Saturdays


Bring a picnic and enjoy a summer Saturday with us! Open 11am until sunset with tastings on the back deck, lawn games, and live music from 5pm-8pm (free unless indicated by *).

• June 7 - George Smith
• June 14 - NO GRILLFEST
• June 21 - Jerry Chapman
• June 28 - Steve Lindsley
• July 5 - Brian Gray
• July 12 - George Smith
• July 19 - Janus 4-14
• July 26 - Jerry Champman
• August 2 - Brian Gray
• August 9 - George Smith
• August 16 - The Twang Doctors
• August 23 - Jerry Chapman
• August 30 - CAROLINA SKY MUSIC FEST*


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Painting On The Crushpad
Saturday, May 10th

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Painting On The Crushpad Saturday, May 10th


1:00pm-4:00pm
$45 per person. Class limited to 30 people.
Join us for a painting class on the crushpad overlooking the vineyard and mountains! Class includes painting materials, instructions, and a glass of wine for those 21 and over.
Call to reserve your spot!

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Dog Days of Summer
Sunday, August 10th

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Dog Days of Summer - Sunday, August 10th


12:00pm-4:00pm
Come on out to Round Peak for some 4-legged fun! Dog Days of Summer benefits local dog rescue and spay/neuter organizations.

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Artist Bazaar
Saturday, August 16th

Time: TBA
Support local artists and crafters. Think local- shop local!

Skull Camp Out
Saturday, September 6th

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Skull Camp Out - Saturday, September 6th


5:00pm
Camp out with us in the vineyard! Live music, bonfire, s'mores, and lawn games. $40/person or $75/couple includes dinner, breakfast, and three drink tickets. $20 for anyone under 21 and $10/campsite (tents, campers, RVs). Call today to reserve your spot! Spaces limited!

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Howl-O-Wine
Sunday, October 26th

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Howl-O-Wine - Sunday, October 26th


3:00pm-8:00pm
Admission: $10/person
Dog friendly Halloween themed event with music, costume contests, bonfire, cornhole, and food! Proceeds benefit local dog rescue and spay/neuter organizations.

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During weekends whenever it is warm, our back deck is open and our Grill is "Always On", so bring a picnic and hang out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Rent our facilities

 

Round Peak has a number of great facilities that can be rented to host your private events, whether it is a group of ten that would like a private tasting, or a wedding for up to 250 people. Below is a brief introduction to our facilities, but please contact us and let us customize your special event! Click on the facility title to see photos and more information.


Cabin Rentals

We have two cabins for rent! The 4-bedroom “Winery House” comfortably sleeps 8. The 3.5 bedroom “Vineyard House” comfortably sleeps 6-8. If you are planning a weekend of wine touring either is a great place to stay. Visit Mt. Airy, do wine tours, walk the vineyard trails, grill out, and watch the sunset! All rentals include a private tasting for the rental party. Click here or visit VRBO.com for availability and pricing.

Meeting Room

Our meeting room can accommodate 15-20 people and has great views. It has wireless and can be equipped with a projector / screen. Plan your next private or corporate meeting! Click here for more info.  

Vineyard Gazebo

Our Gazebo, built in 2008, is in the middle of our vineyard with great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It can hold a group of up to 20 people, and can be rented for a private tasting or is available to rent for an afternoon just to hang out with your friends!

Tasting Room

Our Tasting Room is a cozy place to host your private event. With space for 20-40 people depending on seating, and the ability to cater any type of food or appetizers desired, we can create the atmosphere you'd like. Available any time except the normal business hours that the Tasting Room is open.

Crushpad / Winery Building

We just renovated our Crushpad, which can now host a covered event for up to 125 people. It can be compbined with the winery building to create a unique indoor/outdoor area. With plenty of fans and heaters, it can be used in almost any type of weather. Contact us so we customize the rental to the size of your party, whether for a group tasting or a private event!


 
Rent our Facilities

 

Weddings

With the beautiful Gazebo in the vineyards for a wedding ceremony, the newly renovated crushpad to host the reception, the winery building to create an indoor/outdoor venue, the winery house to stage the Bridal party, and the ability to cater just about any type of food, we can create the perfect setting for your wedding. The Round Peak facilities can normally handle weddings for up to 150 people, and up to 250 people with the addition of a tent on our back lawn. Call us today!

Click here for our wedding brochure

Click here for wedding photos on our
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Other Events

Round Peak can host just about any event you can imagine! Click here for our brochure and more info.

 

 

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Join one of our very fun clubs!

Whether it is just to keep up to date on what's going on at Round Peak and Skull Camp, or to join one of our really cool clubs, we have a program tailored for you: Just click on the titles to the right to find out more, choose the program that fits you best, then fill out our simple form!

Just to keep up with us and our many events! We usually send out an email quarterly or so!

Our Round Peak Wine Club, the "Inner Circle"

Join our inner circle and buy wine at great discounts, get invited to private events (barrel tastings, vertical tastings, etc) and receive other great benefits. All these rewards, and yet there is no sign up fee, and no required wine shipments!

Our Skull Camp Beer & Wine Club, “Jack's Crew”

While you can always get Skull Camp Wines in the Inner Circle (above), our "Jack's Crew" members get great beer and wine deals, accrue points towards really cool gear, and even have the chance to brew with our brew master! Or click here to go to our Skull Camp Website!

Can we ship to your state?

Wow, this is a complex area. Some states don't require a permit, some do, some make it a felony to ship to! Some require excise tax, some don't. We've sifted through the regulations, and today we can ship directly to some and to others via our partner relationship with Vinoshipper.

Here's where we can ship to (for any of these states you can order here):

NC, AK, DC, IA, ID, IL, FL, LA, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OR, VA, WV, WY

If your state is not on our list, send us an e-mail. If there is enough interest (and your state allows it), we'll do what we can to get the permit to ship to you.

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Our Favorite Places to Stay

Pet-Friendly Hotels

  • Quality Inn - 711 S Key Street,
    Pilot Mt., NC 27041, 336.368.2237
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 1320 EMS Drive, Mt. Airy, NC 27030, 336.719.1731
  • Quality Inn - Hwy 601,
    Mt. Airy, NC 27030, 336.789.2000
  • Comfort Inn - I-77 & Hwy 67,
    Elkin, NC - 336.835.9400
  • Best Western Yadkin Valley Inn & Suites - 1713 NC 67 at I-77,
    Jonesville, NC, 336.835.6000
  • Days Inn - Hwy 67 & I-77,
    Jonesville NC, 336.526.6777
  • Days Inn Fancy Gap, 142 Kelly Road at
    I-77, Fancy Gap, VA, 276.728.5101
  • Best Western, 57 Airport Road at I-77, Hillsville, VA, 276.728.4136
  • Quality Inn - 85 Airport Road at I-77, Hillsville, VA, 276.728.2120

 

 

 

Links to Ours and Others' Wine Events and Festivals in the Area

Our Community

 

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Round Peak Vineyards

765 Round Peak Church Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030

Kari Heerdt and Ken Gulaian

Phone: (336) 352-5595
Fax: (336) 352-5581

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Open Every Day for Tastings & Tours
• Sunday through Thursday 12-5 pm
• Friday 12-8 pm
• Saturday 11-6 pm (and until sunset from June through August)
• From January 15 to March 15: Closed Monday through Thursday
• Available for tastings at other times by appointment. Please call!

GPS Coordinates:
N 36 29' 59.2"
W 80 46' 6.0"


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Open Daily | Sun–Thurs 12 pm–5 pm | Fri 12 pm–8 pm | Sat 11 am–6 pm (and until Sunset Jun–Aug) | By appt. other times | (336) 352-5595