Wineries and More!
Where to go and what to do when you get there.
Wineries & More!
The Georgia Wine Highway
Georgia is home to almost 30 wineries and vineyards! On this site, we are choosing to focus on the facilities in Georgia that not only grow grapes but also produce wine on the premises. This narrows the field down to about 20--still, no mean feat for a state in the heart of Dixie that might not be the first to come to mind when thinking of American wines.
While there are a few wineries in Southern Georgia making wines with the muscadine grape, the wineries on the southern slopes of the Blueridge Mountains in Georgia make fine wines from European varietals. If you didn't know there are mountains in Georgia, don't forget, The Appalachian Trail begins in Springer Mountain, Georgia!
Many of these north Georgia wineries can be found along the beautiful and scenic Georgia Wine Highway, which stretches from I-85 Northeast of Atlanta and up Georgia Roads 53, 60 and 76.
This site will help you do your research so you can plan an enjoyable day-long or weekend-long jaunt to discover the wineries of Georgia.
Where to Stay
There are plenty of hotels and motels in Georgia, but why stay in a McRoom when you can stay in a singular bed and breakfast? We use Bed and Breakfast Online to help us plan almost all of our trips. Considering the price of hotel rooms these days, we prefer to pay a bit extra to enjoy the company of wonderful hosts and a gourmet breakfast before setting out in the mornings. Our hands-down favorite place to stay in Northern Georgia is Cedar House Inn & Yurts. Do check it out; you'll be glad you did!
Interested in visiting wineries in Florida? Yes, Florida! Visit our sister site, www.fl-wines.com
Visit another of our sites, Pastry Chef Online, for all sorts of ideas for elevating your dessert offerings from home style to restaurant style!
Georgia is home to almost 30 wineries and vineyards! On this site, we are choosing to focus on the facilities in Georgia that not only grow grapes but also produce wine on the premises. This narrows the field down to about 20--still, no mean feat for a state in the heart of Dixie that might not be the first to come to mind when thinking of American wines.
While there are a few wineries in Southern Georgia making wines with the muscadine grape, the wineries on the southern slopes of the Blueridge Mountains in Georgia make fine wines from European varietals. If you didn't know there are mountains in Georgia, don't forget, The Appalachian Trail begins in Springer Mountain, Georgia!
Many of these north Georgia wineries can be found along the beautiful and scenic Georgia Wine Highway, which stretches from I-85 Northeast of Atlanta and up Georgia Roads 53, 60 and 76.
This site will help you do your research so you can plan an enjoyable day-long or weekend-long jaunt to discover the wineries of Georgia.
Where to Stay
There are plenty of hotels and motels in Georgia, but why stay in a McRoom when you can stay in a singular bed and breakfast? We use Bed and Breakfast Online to help us plan almost all of our trips. Considering the price of hotel rooms these days, we prefer to pay a bit extra to enjoy the company of wonderful hosts and a gourmet breakfast before setting out in the mornings. Our hands-down favorite place to stay in Northern Georgia is Cedar House Inn & Yurts. Do check it out; you'll be glad you did!
Interested in visiting wineries in Florida? Yes, Florida! Visit our sister site, www.fl-wines.com
Visit another of our sites, Pastry Chef Online, for all sorts of ideas for elevating your dessert offerings from home style to restaurant style!
Georgia Wineries Listing
As is the case in many southern states, Georgia has a fairly long history of failed viniculture. In the early 80's there was a resurgance of interest in growing and producing wines using European varietals. Due to the climatic concerns, this can be a bit tricky--for one thing, grapes like drainage, and it can rain up to 60" a year in some areas of the state! Since this site is all about giving you an overview of Georgia wines, I won't go into a detailed history, especially because these guys did it so well. Visit their website to read about their inn here.
The following wineries make wines after the European tradition using the well known French grapes, French-American hybrids and even some Portugese grapes.
Blackstock Vineyards and Winery--Merlot, Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga, Sangiovese, Mourvedre
Boutier Winery--Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Syrah, Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc
Chateau Elan--Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Viognier
Crane Creek--Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Villard Noir
Frogtown Cellars--Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne, Souvignon Blanc, Vidal, Seyval
Habersham Winery--Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,Chardonnay, Riesling, Seyval, Vidal, Chambourcin
Persimmon Creek Vineyards--Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Sharp Mountain Vineyards--Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Trebbiano, Pinot Gris
The Three Sisters Vineyards and Winery--Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Touriga
Tiger Mountain Vineyards--Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Tannat, Mourvedre, Viognier, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao
Wolf Mountain Vineyards--Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, Tannat, Petite Verdot, Malbec, Touriga Nacional
These next wineries make wines using American grapes or other fruits, or they do not have a website. A phone number is provided as a means of contact.
1810 Country Inn and Winery--Chambourcin, Black Spanish, Blanc DuBois, Suwannee, and Vidal Blanc
B & B Rosser Winery--(404) 769-8833
Becca Farms & Vineyards--(706) 348-1529
Blackfoot Wines--(770) 414-9209
Butterducks Estate Winery--Blackberry, Blueberry, Muscadine, Pear, Scuppernong
Chesser Island Winery--Muscadine, Blueberry, Blackberry
Chulio Vineyard and Berry Farm--(706) 234-6618
Courson's Winery--(706) 444-0616
Fox Vineyards--(404) 787-5402
The Georgia Winery--Muscadine, Blackberry, Blueberry
Happy B Farm Winery--(912) 994-6549
Kennesaw Mountain Vineyards & Winery--(770) 421-8463
Mars Hill Vineyards--(770) 781-8841
Meinhardt Vineyards--Muscadine, Blackberry, Peach, Plum
Tilford Winery--Muscadine
Use our search feature for more information.
As is the case in many southern states, Georgia has a fairly long history of failed viniculture. In the early 80's there was a resurgance of interest in growing and producing wines using European varietals. Due to the climatic concerns, this can be a bit tricky--for one thing, grapes like drainage, and it can rain up to 60" a year in some areas of the state! Since this site is all about giving you an overview of Georgia wines, I won't go into a detailed history, especially because these guys did it so well. Visit their website to read about their inn here.
The following wineries make wines after the European tradition using the well known French grapes, French-American hybrids and even some Portugese grapes.
Blackstock Vineyards and Winery--Merlot, Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga, Sangiovese, Mourvedre
Boutier Winery--Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Syrah, Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc
Chateau Elan--Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Viognier
Crane Creek--Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Villard Noir
Frogtown Cellars--Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne, Souvignon Blanc, Vidal, Seyval
Habersham Winery--Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,Chardonnay, Riesling, Seyval, Vidal, Chambourcin
Persimmon Creek Vineyards--Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Sharp Mountain Vineyards--Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Trebbiano, Pinot Gris
The Three Sisters Vineyards and Winery--Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Touriga
Tiger Mountain Vineyards--Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Tannat, Mourvedre, Viognier, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao
Wolf Mountain Vineyards--Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, Tannat, Petite Verdot, Malbec, Touriga Nacional
These next wineries make wines using American grapes or other fruits, or they do not have a website. A phone number is provided as a means of contact.
1810 Country Inn and Winery--Chambourcin, Black Spanish, Blanc DuBois, Suwannee, and Vidal Blanc
B & B Rosser Winery--(404) 769-8833
Becca Farms & Vineyards--(706) 348-1529
Blackfoot Wines--(770) 414-9209
Butterducks Estate Winery--Blackberry, Blueberry, Muscadine, Pear, Scuppernong
Chesser Island Winery--Muscadine, Blueberry, Blackberry
Chulio Vineyard and Berry Farm--(706) 234-6618
Courson's Winery--(706) 444-0616
Fox Vineyards--(404) 787-5402
The Georgia Winery--Muscadine, Blackberry, Blueberry
Happy B Farm Winery--(912) 994-6549
Kennesaw Mountain Vineyards & Winery--(770) 421-8463
Mars Hill Vineyards--(770) 781-8841
Meinhardt Vineyards--Muscadine, Blackberry, Peach, Plum
Tilford Winery--Muscadine
Use our search feature for more information.
Winery Events
Here is a listing of winery events for June and July. Click on the links for further
information. Events are happening all over despite the summer heat. Most wineries offer tastings on Saturdays if not more frequently through the week. Check individual sites for more information. Lots will be going on at all the wineries, especially over the July 4th weekend!
June 21 -- Blackstock at the Beechwood Inn Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
June 21 -- Lake Rabun Foundation Benefit Tiger Mountain Vineyards
June 22 & 29 -- A Tributte to Tuscany Wolf Moutain Vineyards
June 22 & 29 -- Brunch & Concert Series Wolf Mountain Vineyards
June 27 -- Fresh Grill and Music Friday Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
June 27 & 28 -- North Georgia Arts Tour Tiger Mountain Vineyards
July 4 -- Fourth of July Fireworks Chateau Elan
July 4 -- Fourth of July Winemaker Dinner Frogtown Cellars
July 5 & 6 -- Celebrate Independence Day Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
July 5, 12, & 26 -- Groove With the Grapes Summer Concert Series Chateau Elan
July 6 & 27 -- Sunday Winetaster Brunch Frogtown Cellars
July 25 -- Fresh Grill and Music Friday Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
July 26 -- Savor the South Persimmon Creek Vineyards
Here is a listing of winery events for June and July. Click on the links for further
information. Events are happening all over despite the summer heat. Most wineries offer tastings on Saturdays if not more frequently through the week. Check individual sites for more information. Lots will be going on at all the wineries, especially over the July 4th weekend!
June 21 -- Blackstock at the Beechwood Inn Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
June 21 -- Lake Rabun Foundation Benefit Tiger Mountain Vineyards
June 22 & 29 -- A Tributte to Tuscany Wolf Moutain Vineyards
June 22 & 29 -- Brunch & Concert Series Wolf Mountain Vineyards
June 27 -- Fresh Grill and Music Friday Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
June 27 & 28 -- North Georgia Arts Tour Tiger Mountain Vineyards
July 4 -- Fourth of July Fireworks Chateau Elan
July 4 -- Fourth of July Winemaker Dinner Frogtown Cellars
July 5 & 6 -- Celebrate Independence Day Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
July 5, 12, & 26 -- Groove With the Grapes Summer Concert Series Chateau Elan
July 6 & 27 -- Sunday Winetaster Brunch Frogtown Cellars
July 25 -- Fresh Grill and Music Friday Blackstock Vineyards and Winery
July 26 -- Savor the South Persimmon Creek Vineyards
