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• Viticulture & Enology Program @ Surry Community College
• Teaching winery and vineyard housed in the Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture & Enology in Dobson, NC
• Find Surry Cellars wines across North Carolina The Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Viticulture and Enology Center serves the grape and wine industry, not only in North Carolina, but the entire Southeast providing workforce training.

05/19/2026

new NV Tannat now available! grab it while you still can at your local wine shop!

05/14/2026

Wine festival season is here!

If you missed us at the Budbreak Wine & Craft Beer Festival in Mount Airy, don’t worry, we’ll also be pouring at the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin this Saturday, May 16th.

Come say hi, grab a glass, and taste some of our classic wines along with a few new things we’ve been working on.

Tickets available at the link in bio!

05/07/2026

Thanks for pulling up to our Open House 🍇

You walked the vineyard, toured the winery, and got a taste of what we’re building here.

Missed it? No stress, there’s still time to come see it for yourself.

Book a tour, ask your questions, make your move.

04/22/2026

We brought the wine, you brought the crowd. Big thanks to and everyone who spent your evening with us!

04/13/2026

This week. April 18th. Don’t miss it.

Our Open House is YOUR chance to tour the vineyard, walk the winery, meet our faculty, and find out if this is your next move.

We’re busy behind the scenes—cleaning, prepping, and getting everything ready to welcome some new faces through the doors.

Come see what we’ve been working on!

Link in bio for Open House details.

04/03/2026

Josh Villapando from Assorted Table Wine & Shop — a student and supporter of the program — recently showcased our Surry Cellars Tannat and was featured in an interview with Flour & Ink as part of Charlotte SHOUT! (April 3–19).

Check out the full feature at the link in bio!

04/02/2026

Surry Community College’s Viticulture & Enology Program is one of the only programs of its kind on the East Coast—and on April 18, we’re opening our doors so you can see it for yourself.

Tour the vineyard. Walk the winery. Meet the people making it happen.

Link in bio for Open House details.

03/18/2026

Headed to the Eastern Winery Exposition next week?

We’re excited to share that Sarah Bowman, Viticulture Instructor at Surry Community College, will be speaking at the conference in Richmond, VA (March 24–26).

Her session, “Vine Training with Tomorrow in Mind,” will explore vine spacing and pruning systems—and how these decisions impact vine longevity, weather resilience, and wine quality.

If you’re attending, be sure to check it out!

03/06/2026

Surry Community College’s Viticulture & Enology Open House is back! 🍇🍷

Join us for an exciting day where prospective students can explore the vineyard & winery, meet our team, taste Surry Cellars wine, and learn about career opportunities in the grape and wine industry.

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture & Enology
Surry Community College | Dobson, NC

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Financial aid and admissions staff will be available on-site to help with applications. Prospective students will also be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship! 🎓

03/03/2026

Spring 2026 Mid-Semester registration is open! 🍇

Join our online Viticulture & Enology courses from 3/16–5/11 and grow your knowledge in wine tasting, finance, and marketing.

Register today at the link in our bio!

02/03/2026

Join us at AfterHours: Science of Wine🍷for a pre-Valentine’s evening celebration packed with diverse wine, scientific exploration, and live music!
• February 12th | 6:30 - 10 PM
• Event is for adults 21+

Your ticket includes:
• A commemorative "Science of Wine" glass
• Wine and food samples from some favorite vendors
• Access to indoor exhibits, Carolina Wildlife, and the Magic Wings Butterfly House
• Hands-on crafts, activities, experiments, and more!

All money raised from this event will benefit the conservation and education initiatives that help inspire lifelong learning at the Museum.

Check out the link in our bio for more information and to purchase tickets!

Address

630 S. Main Street
Dobson, NC
27017

Telephone

+13363863510

Website

https://surry.edu/wine, https://ncviticulturecenter.surry.edu/symposium

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