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Waldensian Heritage Wines

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Waldensian Heritage Wines traces to Jean-Pierre Auguste Dalmas, a Waldensian immigrant from Villar Pellice, Italy, who made wine in the basement of his main house beginning in 1929 until his death in 1972. The winery itself was founded in 1986. In 2019, his grandchildren returned the land and buildings to the Dalmas Estate. Jean Pierre Dalmas and Joel Auguste Dalmas are the winemakers. The property includes La Casa Gallina, with seating for 70 indoors and 94 with outdoor space, and Le Grand Bâtiment, which accommodates 108 with tables and chairs or 232 with chairs only. Both venues are available for events, including a wedding package that provides chairs, benches, backdrop arches, ceremony locations, a bridal suite, and exclusive weekend booking.

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When to go

Monday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Good to know

No — Waldensian Heritage Wines does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Waldensian Heritage Wines is in Valdese, North Carolina. Phone: +1 828-879-3202. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Waldensian Heritage Wines was established in 1986, giving the estate 40 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Waldensian Heritage Wines is led by Jean-Pierre Auguste Dalmas, Jean Pierre Dalmas, Joel Auguste Dalmas. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Waldensian Heritage Wines offers: Wedding Ceremonies and Event Hosting. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Waldensian Heritage Wines has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Location

4940 Villar Ln
Valdese, North Carolina, United States of America

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