Behind the Scenes

Shelton Vineyards' Behind the Bubbles (includes video)

Winemaker Ethan Brown discusses Shelton’s sparkling wine program with wine club members. Photos by Triangle Around Town.

Jen and I were invited to Shelton Vineyards on March 22 for the third annual Behind the Bubbles event. The day kicked off with the winery’s resident mixologist, Benson, walking us through two wine cocktails before winemaker Ethan Brown took the reins, giving wine club members an inside look at Shelton’s sparkling program. We sampled a stainless steel Chardonnay straight from the tank, followed by a sparkling Chardonnay and a refreshing sparkling blueberry sangria. From there, it was off to the newly renovated Farm House for a three-course lunch, each dish thoughtfully paired with a Shelton wine.

For our subscribers, we’ve got exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, plus a look inside the Farm House where we dined alongside Ethan, his wife, and Sandy Shelton. Cheers!