The farm where Adams Vineyards was planted has been in the family since the mid 1700’s.  A portion of the estate was a land grant from the King of England.  A total of 9 generations have farmed and lived on this land.  The house on our label is the “Adams Homeplace” and is over 110 years old.  To date, all four generations of John Q. Adams’ have lived there. 

When the tobacco program changed, John Quincy Adams, III and his wife, Joyce decided to start a vineyard.  Since Muscadine grapes are native to this area and are very healthy for you, being high in resveratrol, the first grapes were planted in February 2006.  We now have about 8 acres, including pick-your-own and fresh market grapes.  We were the first and now one of only two family-owned vineyards and winery in the triangle to grow the grapes and produce on site wine, known as estate or reserve wines.  We like to showcase the open country setting, southern atmosphere and hospitality to our visitors and friends. 

In September of 2008, we opened our winery.  John made the wine until October 2010 when he passed away very unexpectedly.  Our son, Quincy has stepped up to the “wine vat” and is doing a superb job making the wine and taking care of vineyards along with keeping a full time job.  The love of farming and being outdoors taking care of the land and nature is what he likes most.  Quincy also teaches adult education classes in viticulture at Wake Technical Community College and Johnston Community College.  He is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Natural Recourses and Agriculture.  Quincy previously owned and operated a pick-your-own strawberry farm and a fresh market/ roadside stand with fruit and vegetables.

Luckily, Joyce knew enough about the business to continue.   She had done the tastings, kept up with getting the new permits, all the permit renewals, filing and paying taxes.  Along with the long list of things she does, Joyce also makes jams and jellies that are sold in the winery.  Currently she offers 10 different varieties with her apricot hot pepper jelly and mango hot pepper jelly leading the pack in popularity, yummy!!

Adams Vineyards has a banquet room available where Joyce is in charge of scheduling events.   This room can be rented for weddings, wedding receptions, corporate parties, class reunions, family reunions, showers, bus tours, meeting, etc..  We also do many festivals and wine tasting events, locally and across the state.  We also have wine and cheese pairings or wine and chocolate pairings monthly unless we have another major event.   We do have some part time help along with family and friends who are priceless.

We now have 10 wines:  (Dry) Ellis Red, White Spring,
(Semi -Sweet) Matthew Red, Papa Johnny’s White Bliss, Blush Plantation,
(Sweet)  Willow White, Revolution Red
(Fruit)  Peach, Apple, Sweet blackberry

We have WINE FREEZERS, GREAT FOR THIS HOT WEATHER,
Margarita, Mojito, Sangria, peach, strawberry, and sugar free Margarita, and Mojito.

We will soon be releasing 4 new wines. Look for us soon in restaurants and wine speciality shops.

Enoch Winery & Vineyard is named after Enoch E. Godwin, Jr., father of our founder. Throughout his years as a successful farmer and sweet potato distributor, he fostered a love for small fruit production. Enoch grew a passion for cultivating his vineyard and orchard.

Enoch Winery, LLC is born from this heritage. Our wines and products are produced from the abundance of our family orchards and vineyards. Enoch Winery & Vineyard has transcended from a generation of knowledge and dedication to southern family farm life.

The Hinnant family has a long history in agriculture in Johnston County and, has worked to explore a native grape to North Carolina, the muscadine. The family started making wine after the first muscadine grape harvest back in 1976. From what Bob says, it wasn’t that good! However, Bob was determined and followed in his father and Uncle Glen’s footsteps and started making a little homemade wine at the early age of 18. His winemaking career was put on hold to join the army, leaving after a few years to explore a career in Dental Laboratory Technology at Durham Technical College.

Bob ran his own Dental Lab in Goldsboro, NC for 12 years, then deciding to sell the business and open the winery with his father Willard. The University of California hosted wine making courses at Davis College and Bob took full advantage of the opportunity to expand his knowledge. There he learned to refine and heighten the quality of his wine. After seeking local help and coming up short, he turned to professionals throughout the Southeast. He visited Post Family Vineyards in Arkansas and also Chautauqua Vineyards down in Florida. Through visiting wineries and trial and error, Bob has become one of the leaders in the North Carolina wine industry, as well as a major advocate for use of the muscadine grapes as a wine producing fruit.

When asked what was his favorite wine to make is, he had to think a moment. After all, how do you pick your favorite out of 21 offerings? He finally chose Tar Heel Red; it is a blend with three different grapes and is always a challenge to get just right. Tar Heel Red is the wineries best selling and most popular wine over all, recently taking top honors at the San Diego International Wine Competition by receiving a platinum award, beating out all other native varieties entered into that competition. When asked about his favorite grape to grow, he decided on the Carlos grape. Not only is Carlos a staple grown on the Hinnant vineyard, it’s at least the base of what the majority of his wines are made from. He did, however, have a second grape to mention; the Blanc du Bois. It’s a hybrid grape that is rarely grown in North Carolina.He is looking forward to offering a Blanc du Bois in his tasting room.

As for the near future, Bob is hoping to grow the winery at a consistent pace, help continue the advancement of the muscadine grape’s place in the wine industry and be able to provide an excellent quality of wine with each bottle Hinnant Family Vineyards produces. Above all, Bob wishes an educational and pleasurable experience to each of the guests that visit his winery.