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Stonefield Cellars Winery

Located in Stokesdale, NC

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Winemaking Courses

We are currently evaluating our ability to hold a Winemaking Course in Spring 2021.


Want to Make Wine?

Stonefield Cellars hosts two Winemaking Courses per year (in the spring, and in the fall) taught by Robert E. M. Wurz, Ph.D.

In six classes over 9 weeks, this course covers the full winemaking process: from fermentation to bottling. Learn techniques to start or improve your own home winemaking while creating your own wine during class in small teams of 2-4 & hone your wine evaluation skills with classes on sensory evaluation training and food and wine pairing.

Course Classes:

Mondays 7:00-9:00 pm in the Stonefield Cellars Production Room.

1st Class: Introduction – Basics of fermentation and winemaking.

2nd Class: Principles of Winemaking – Racking, barrels, oak alternatives, tannins. Wines of the world.

3rd Class: Wine sensory evaluation. Food and wine pairing.

4th Class: Defects and Problems: Causes and remedies, fining agents, additives, filtering.

5th Class: Blending, tasting panel, and bottling preparations.

6th Class: Bottling, Labeling, Wrap-up, Exam.

Cost: $185
Provided: Materials, extensive winemaking notes, snacks, and 3 bottles of wine bottled by the class.

Must be at least 21 years old to participate.
Class size limited to 16 people.
Additional Class Wine will be available for $13.95 per Bottle

Registration: You can join our Fall 2021 Interest List by calling Sarah at 336-644-9908 during regular business hours or emailing Sarah at sswurz@stonefieldcellars.com.

We are continuing to practice our COVID-19 safety precautions, please read below for our updated guidelines:

  • We will be setting up the barrel room to create sufficient distance between student seating and supplying individuals wine tasting supplies for each seat during the tasting and lecture portion of this class.
  • We will be conducting a lab portion for this class with individual lab supplies and lab stations spaced out at sufficient distances in the production room.
  • Please wear a face covering at all times while inside the winery building (including the production room) and during interactions with others that are not in your safe bubble (family/friends you came with). You do not have to wear your mask during our wine tasting/discussion session of the class while actively consuming wine, but you will need to wear it during the lab portion of the class.
  • Course notes that contain all the information gone over in that class will be sent out to the students after each session. If you experience viral symptoms or need to skip a class for social distancing, please inform the T.A. Sarah at sswurz@stonefieldcellars.com.

Instructor Biography
Robert E. M. Wurz, Ph.D. – Robert is a native of Napa Valley, CA. He received his doctorate in wine chemistry from the University of California, Davis. He has taught wine making classes at Patrick Henry Community College in Virginia, at Stonefield Cellars Winery in Stokesdale, NC, and is currently the winemaker for Stonefield Cellars Winery in Stokesdale, NC.

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Business Hours

Our regular business hours: Thursday / Friday / Saturday 12-6pm  and  Sunday 1-6 pm. **Please note that we can only accommodate groups of 4 … [Read More...] about Business Hours

Table Reservations

With COVID19 restrictions, our seating is currently limited!  During inclement weather it is advised to reserve your table in advance to assure we can accommodate you. During the summer months we have plenty of seating on our spacious outdoor patio and garden, but as the weather gets colder we recommend reserving a table for your group! Whether wine tasting

  1. Sweetheart Saturday – Wine and Chocolate Pairing Event

    2-13-2021 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  2. Sweetheart Sunday – Wine and Chocolate Pairing Event

    2-14-2021 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Coupon & Gift Certificate FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions: How do I purchase a gift certificate? You can purchase a gift certificate (up to a $250.00 value) in person at the winery or over the phone (336-644-9908) during our … [Read More...] about Coupon & Gift Certificate FAQ’s

Return, Refund, Credit Policies

If you have any questions regarding these policies please call 336-644-9908 during our regular business hours (Thurs-Sat 12-6pm & Sun 1-6pm). Damaged Wines: Federal law states alcoholic … [Read More...] about Return, Refund, Credit Policies

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Tickets for our Sweetheart Wine & Chocolate Pairing Event are now live at http://stonefieldcellars.com/event/sweetheart2021! See event page for more info. #valentines #chocolateandwine

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Homemade cookies and fabulous wine! 🍪🍷From all of us at Stonefield Cellars, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a safe holiday season! The winery will be open for tasting flights & wine sales this weekend: Saturday 12-6pm & Sunday 1-6pm. #merrychristmas #happyholidays

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It’s a beautifully warm day out on our patio! We’ll be open from 12-6pm for tastings & wine sales, and we have new assorted glasses from Salty Memories by Dawn in stock (example in photo). Last wine tastings start at 5pm; check our website for full COVID-19 policies!

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