May 10-11--Need a great idea for something to do on Mother's Day Weekend? We'll be hosting "An Explosion of Flavors" at the winery both days from 12 noon to 5 pm.  Come join us for a sampling of wine paired with chocolates from Matthew's Chocolates of Hillsborough.  If you haven't tasted any of Matthew's creations, now is the time!  The cost is $6/person.  Please make reservations (either by phone, online, or through email) so we can hold a table for you.

May 11- Benjamin Vineyards & Winery will serve wine at the River Landing Inn’s Open House, held the second Sunday of every month—just down the road from our place in Saxapahaw! Visit from 1-4 p.m. for music, food, wine and art on display by local artisans. See www.riverlandinginn.com for more details. Free admission!

May 16—"The Grape Escape", an evening of local wine, tapas, and conversation.  Hosted by Benjamin Vineyards & Winery and American Beverage Company at The Cutting Board from 6-9 p.m. Musical entertainment by Lisa Kyle.  Tickets are $20 and can be obtained from Benjamin Vineyards or The Cutting Board.  Address: 2699 Ramada Rd, Burlington (336)229-2770 or visit www.cuttingboard.com.

May 18-“Meet the Artist” Reception for Lynn Bregman Blass and Leah Sobsey from 1-3 p.m. Come see their selected work, a pre-collaborative show that is a combination of encaustic and photography.