Rocky Ridge Vineyard
Taylorsville, NC · about 46 mi from Charlotte
At a glance
- Address
- 63 Ben Eller Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681
- Activities
- 🍷 Wineries and cideries
- Phone
- (828) 632-7209
- Typical season
- Year round (wineries and cideries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Charlotte, about 46 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Alexander County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.1 mi
- Playground 1.6 mi
- Gas station DK 3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 9.9 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi Sigmon's Grill, Apple City BBQ
Farmers markets nearby
- Claremont Tailgate Market Claremont · 8.5 mi
- Conover Farmers' Market Conover · 8.5 mi
- Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market Hickory · 8.9 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- The Farmers' Daughter 1.6 mi
- Steele's Town Creek Farm, LLC 12.6 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 60°F, lows around 38°F, about 3.8 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 2
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 4
- ☀️ Frost-free season217 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Taylorsville, NC station (6.7 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Wineries and cideriesYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Alexander County
Alexander County had 535 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 28 sold food straight to the public and 2 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Rocky Ridge Vineyard
Is Rocky Ridge Vineyard open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (828) 632-7209 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Rocky Ridge Vineyard?
Wineries and cideries typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Rocky Ridge Vineyard?
The listing gives the address as 63 Ben Eller Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Rocky Ridge Vineyard?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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