We hadn’t really thought about doing any train trips but, after reading this blog, it’s definitely going to be added to our itinerary. I hope that the map helps people to see that there are vineyards and wineries scattered throughout the Georgia Mountains… it’s easy to find one nearby to visit! That’s a great idea to stay hydrated while doing wine tastings. Pretty cool. Non-profit organized to promote and market Georgia wine, to improve the market environment for Georgia wines, increase public awareness of Georgia wines, and facilitate research in techniques to improve our already noteworthy wines. However, if you click on any of the vineyard names in the list, you will land on a page with a lengthy description of each vineyard and what it offers. Joe Smith's contribution to the wine culture in North Georgia is epic, not only because they offer free music outside and a remarkable bust of Elvis. Thanks for this incredible article, at least I don’t have to head all the way across the country to Napa Valley to find some incredible wine-producing regions. I enjoyed reading this article and I wish you much success in your work! I had no idea that Georgia was even wine country. I really like the map mashup you have of the different wineries in GA. I’m sure not missing my way with this map. Upcoming Events. Some area vineyards also have restaurants. The vineyards in the Georgia mountains are in some of the most scenic parts of the state — adding great wines makes these vineyard trips truly amazing!! I love places like these that you mention in the article where there is nothing but field up ahead when you are looking at a view. Plan a unique stay in Georgia. WEDDINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS. I like the easy links also. Please visit … My family has started our own vineyard here in the Philippines. Bear Claw Cartecay Chateau Meichtry Ellijay River Engelheim Fainting Goat Feather’s Edge Grapes and Ladders Ott Serenberry Sharp Mountain The Georgia Winery. I hope everyone finds your site so they are as considerate! Today, there are dozens of award-winning family-owned vineyards lining the back roads of North Georgia, with grapes ripe for the picking. Thanks and all the best. It’s astounding considering how many wines are produced in so many different regions!! However, once they started gaining attention, the wineries of the North Georgia Mountains really took off, with new ones seemingly appearing overnight. The vineyard and wineries are a real treasure of the region. Vacationers visiting north Georgia can visit and tour several wineries located along the Georgia wine trail that begins in Dahlonega and ends in Clayton. Wine tours of the region’s small boutique wineries are one of the most popular activities for our guests. wine tasting is one of my favourite hobbies to do on my weekends,it very relaxing.I especially enjoy wine tasting with food pairing.Your website it very informative regarding places to visit in Georgia although I am not based there I will certainly make a turn when I have the chance to. We got the idea when we saw a post on Facebook showing that grapes can grown successfully in particularly warm climate like our country, so we came up with the idea of creating our own vineyard in the farmland we inherited from our father. The North Georgia vineyards and tasting rooms are family-friendly places to spend an afternoon — many have outdoor games on site and a few include live music on the weekends. All Rights Reserved. Lodging can also book up months in advance for Autumn weekends, so I’d recommend booking at least a few months in advance if possible to ensure the best selection. I might do some hiking as well to just recharge my energy. I just had to come back to your site for another look, I absolutely love it. If you don’t think wine country when you think North Georgia, just take a trip and hit the wineries with VIP Southern Tours. Thanks so much for the bookmark Catherine! My husband and I really enjoy visiting Winery areas and it is traditional in Australia. North Georgia Wine Country Trail . Thanks for sharing all this info on the vineyards in the GA mountains. Habersham Vineyards & Winery is one of Georgia's oldest and largest wineries and has been producing award winning North Georgia wines since 1983. Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Georgia wineries and click "map view" to access the advanced winery search. There is something to do almost every weekend. Most of the Georgia mountain vineyards have facilities available to host weddings and they are pretty much booked every weekend night — which also means most of the vineyard tasting rooms close around 5pm to prep for the weddings. Thanks for sharing the map, we’ll take note of this. What time of year is best to visit? Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery has a spectacular view of the North Georgia mountains and boasts almost 10,000 premium vines, featuring Cabernet Franc, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cynthiana grapes. With sweeping views of the North Georgia mountains and more than 10,000 vines producing grapes from Cabernet Franc to Pinot Blanc, the family-owned Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery offers walk-in and by appointment tastings for $17.50, which includes tastes from the Vintner's Tasting menu and a choice of five wines. Climate definitely has a lot to do with vineyards. This federal designation allows winemakers and consumers to attribute a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of a wine made from grapes grown in an area to the wine’s geographic origin. Their tasting room also has a well-stocked gift shop that carries everything you’ll need for a picnic while you’re there: Habersham Winery wines, imported cheeses and crackers. Directions. I would have like so see a description of each vineyard and what each provides but this is an excellent start. It would be great to read an article about accommodation close by as we haven’t visited Georgia before.