On November 4, Ray and Joni Pavlik opened unWINEd, a wine shop exclusively featuring North Carolina wines and mead. The store is located five miles south of Pittsboro along a creek bed in an historic 1920’s general store.

They carry a variety of wines from sweet Muscadine to varietals produced from traditional “old world” grapes to sparkling wines for the holidays. When you visit unWINEd, you will also find North Carolina products such as cheese, salami/pepperoni, artisan flatbread, gluten-free and vegan vegetable chips and brownies, gluten-free and regular sweet potato crackers. With the exception of the olives, everything in unWINEd is produced in North Carolina.

When the Pavliks, 20-year residents of Chatham County, purchased the property, the old building was just a shell with a caved-in roof and floor. Today, it is a fine example of rebuilding and reusing. Ray restored the building using recycled materials like wrought iron from New Orleans and old bridges in Chatham and Lee County, and large well-drilling pipes from a friend. Located just off 15/501 in Moncure, unWINEd is worth traveling to visit, an eclectic and charming destination.

Join the Pavliks in the store or relax outside in the beautiful country setting along the creek side. You can purchase your wine by the bottle or the glass. Each week there is a “wine flight menu” that opens your taste buds for North Carolina wines. The shop carries approximately 20 North Carolina wines. The special events and music will be announced on Facebook and on the website.

The winter hours for the wine shop: Friday and Saturday, 1pm to 8pm and Sunday, 1pm to 6pm. The venue is available for private parties and events. The Pavliks are happy to stay open later for wine socials and special occasions. Call Ray or Joni for more information, 919.548.9384.

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