Andiamo! Travel Club Meeting
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Tasting Room @ Gioia dell’Amore Cellars, 364 Means Creek Rd, Mayodan, North Carolina, 27027-8119
The adventure begins here! 🍷✈️

The Andiamo! Wine Travel Club invites wine lovers, food enthusiasts, and curious travelers to gather at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars for a morning filled with inspiration, connection, and the excitement of future journeys.

What to Expect

The journey begins before we ever pack a suitcase! Join the Andiamo! Wine Travel Club at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars for a relaxed morning of travel inspiration, conversation, and a little taste of the adventures ahead.

During our gathering, we’ll share updates on our upcoming wine travel experiences, including our November 2026 Charlottesville Wine Country Getaway and our April 2027 Rhine River Wine Cruise through Germany. Whether you’ve already reserved your spot, are thinking about joining us, or are simply curious about wine travel with Andiamo!, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more.

We’ll also enjoy a fun introduction to conversational German, sharing a few simple words and phrases that will make our Rhine River adventure even more memorable. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and your sense of adventure!

You’ll have the opportunity to:🍇 Meet fellow wine lovers and future travel companions🍇 Ask questions about upcoming trips🍇 Learn what makes Andiamo! different from ordinary group travel🍇 Discover how easy and enjoyable exploring the world’s wine regions can be

Membership in Andiamo! Wine Travel Club is free, and everyone who enjoys wine, food, culture, and unforgettable experiences is welcome.

After the meeting, stay and continue the adventure as Gioia dell’Amore Cellars opens at 11:00 AM for A Taste of Germany featuring German-inspired cuisine from German Mike’s Food Truck, thoughtfully selected wine pairings, traditional German music, and an afternoon celebrating the flavors and traditions of Germany.

Come ready to dream, discover, and say…

🇩🇪 Prost! 🍷

A Taste of Germany at Gioia dell'Amore
2026-08-01 11:00 - 18:00 | North Carolina
German Mike’s Food Truck brings authentic German flavors to Gioia dell’Amore Cellars for a special Saturday celebration in Mayodan, NC. Enjoy handcrafted North Carolina wines, traditional German cuisine, and discover our Andiamo! Wine Tourism Club as we look ahead to our April 2027 Rhine River Wine Cruise through Germany.

What to Expect

Pack your appetite and a sense of adventure—this Saturday, we’re bringing a little taste of Germany to Gioia dell’Amore Cellars.

The tasting room will be open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, inviting you to slow down with handcrafted wines, German-inspired cuisine, and the warm hospitality that makes every visit feel like a getaway. Throughout the day, German Mike’s Food Truck will be serving authentic favorites like bratwurst, currywurst, schnitzel, and warm pretzels, while traditional German music fills the tasting room, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of gemütlichkeit—the German tradition of comfort, friendship, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.

Throughout the afternoon, guests can explore our German-inspired wine pairing menu, thoughtfully created to complement German Mike’s authentic cuisine. From bratwurst paired with our off-dry Riesling to schnitzel alongside our bold Full Monte Montepulciano, each pairing celebrates the flavors and traditions of Germany with a Gioia twist. Prefer beer? We’ll also have a selection of domestic favorites and local craft brews ready to enjoy.

Before the winery opens, our Andiamo! Wine Tourism Club will gather from 10:00 to 11:00 am to dream about future adventures, including our exciting April 2027 Rhine River Wine Cruise through Germany. The club is free to join and welcomes anyone who shares a passion for wine, travel, and discovering the world one vineyard at a time.

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, planning your next European adventure, or simply looking for a relaxing Saturday filled with great food, wonderful wine, and a touch of German charm, we invite you to stay awhile and savor the Joy of Love.

Menu

About Your Hosts

German Mike’s Food Truck No passport required! German Mike’s Food Truck brings the comforting flavors of Germany to North Carolina with authentic favorites inspired by family traditions and a love of sharing great food. Founded in Winston-Salem in April 2026, their menu features juicy bratwurst, savory currywurst, crispy schnitzel, warm Bavarian-style pretzels, and classic German sides—all prepared with quality ingredients and plenty of heart.

Gioia dell’Amore Cellars (pronounced: “Joy-A” – “dell” – “Ah more ay”) invites you to savor the Joy of Love in every sip and every step. Nestled on 96 acres of rolling hills in Mayodan, NC, our vineyard is a rustic escape where love lingers in the air and laughter dances among the vines of Autumn Creek Vineyards. Whether you’re toasting in our elegant yet cozy tasting room, unwinding in a romantic cabin, or saying “I do” at our dreamy wedding venue, every moment here is steeped in romance.
