Childress Vineyards open its doors in 2004 as the longtime passion and dream of NASCAR team owner, Richard Childress. The largest winery in the Yadkin Valley, Childress Vineyards features 77 acres of 12 varieties of European vitis viniferea cultivars. With the expertise of winemaker Mark Friszolowski, Childress Vineyards produces a broad range of world-class wines that appeal to both the introductory palate as well as the seasoned connoisseur.