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Catoosa County

• Georgia Winery - Winery
  6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, GA 30736. Phone: (706) 937-9463.  Email: ttaymore@gmail.com . Open: Winery tours are offered every Saturday at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock pm. Come discover the surprisingly flavorful wines of the Chattanooga Valley's oldest and most celebrated winery- The Georgia Winery and Vineyards. Established in 1983, the Georgia Winery is the first of its kind in Georgia and is the only winery in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area. Serving as a pioneer in the farm winemaking industry, GA Winery has lead other vineyards and wineries to open across the state in recent years. Georgia Winery is a family owned and operated facility producing award-winning fine wines. Specializing in capturing the fresh flavor of the fruit results in unique wines that explode with flavor and tantalizes taste buds across the nation. If you are planning a visit to the Chattanooga or North Georgia area the Georgia Winery is your next stop! Enjoy complimentary wine tasting of all signature wines at the elegant tasting bar.  Peruse through the beautiful gift shop including unique gifts, gourmet foods, homemade fudge, hand-crafted wine filled chocolates, and more. Prepare your palate for a taste of true Southern hospitality at its best. With over 20 different wines to choose from, ranging from dry to sweet, from light to full-bodied, GA Winery offers something for every discriminating taste. Bring your taste buds and come on in for a delightful experience. Click here for our Facebook page.  (UPDATED: October 07, 2019) (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)

Chattooga County

Dade County

Dawson County

Fannin County

• Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery - winery, vineyards,
  2281 Tennis Court Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Phone: 706-223-3750. Email:  info@bearclawvineyards.com. Open: Sunday through Thursday 12 pm to 6PM; Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 8PM. Our wines are Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Riesling, Cayuga. Bear Claw Vineyards and Winery sits on over twenty-five acres of budding vines and trickling springs and boasts picturesque outdoor ceremony spaces with vineyard backdrops, natural wooded canopies, as well as arbors and a gazebo throughout the property. Our venue can host weddings up to two hundred and fifty guests with options around the vineyard as well as our rustic country club setting on the hill known as The Club at Bear Claw. The Club at Bear Claw includes an indoor ceremony space that is versatile for ceremonies and receptions. The 2,ooo square foot event hall with towering stone fireplace can accommodate ceremonies for up to 250 and seated receptions with buffet space for up to 150 persons. The Club at Bear Claw also houses a 780 square foot cocktail lounge with cedar framed bar, a groom’s lounge, bridal suite, prep kitchen, tennis courts and a pool. For wedding and events larger than 200, please contact our planning team for customized options.  To discuss your wedding needs or for additional information, please contact our weddings and events team at info@bearclawvineyards.com.
• Mercier Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, Winery, Cider mill, Fruit wine, Other beer, School tours, Free tastings/sampling, Tasting/sampling for a fee, Restaurant onsite, Bed and breakfast nearby, Hotel / Motel nearby, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming nearby, fitness/health club nearby, children welcome, Pets welcome, Vegetarian meals available, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge , GA 30513. Phone: (706) 632-3411. Email: customerservice@mercierorchards.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: GPS: 34.8865184, -84.3409461.Click here for a map and directions.  Hardpressed Beverages are available year round at Mercier Orchards. We are currently the only apple orchard in Georgia that can say they grow, press, ferment, and bottle their own product. We sell premium product that we can proudly label as Georgia Grown. Come in, enjoy a round of tasting, and you'll be "hard pressed" not to buy a bottle or two! Don't forget to pick up some for your friends and family. Our selections:
  Grumpy Granny Hard Cider: Made from Granny Smith apples, dry cider with strong tart apple flavor.
  Rock Steady Red: One of our newest hard cider additions, our Rock Steady Red is made from a blend of our own ripened strawberries and apples.
  Adeles Choice Hard Cider: A crisp dry traditional cider, lightly tart, made from the first apple harvested. Named for our founder, Adele Mercier.
  Black Bee Hard Cider: Arkansas Black apples with a touch of clover honey that adds a great smooth back note.
  Pearody Hard Cider: Made from blackberries and pears, it has a strong blackberry presence that finishes with just a hint of pear.
  Lone Tree Hard Cider: Late season apples, semi sweet intense flavor, tart finish.
  Old #3 hard Cider: Our original hard cider, made from Gold Rush apples. Sweet, crisp, refreshing, with a hint of apple tartness.
  Just Peachy Hard Cider: Sweet and very peachy, made from peach juice and add sugar. Like a summer day on the back porch.
  Fall Harvest Apple Wine: Dry smooth fall harvest apples.
  Blackberry Winter: Semi-sweet wine with that blackberry twang.
  Summer Sweet Peach Wine: Smooth, sweet, but not too sweet, great peach flavor. **Not presently available**
  April - Blossom Tours May - Strawberry U-Pick June - Blueberry U-Pick July - Blueberry and Blackberry U-Pick August, September and October - Apple U-Pick. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Pet are allowed on our Deck and may stroll around the pond. They are not allowed in the Orchard, Market and Restaurant. All U-Pick events are subject to availability and weather. (UPDATED: February 18, 2020)
• Serenberry Vineyards - winery
  Morganton, GA 30560. Phone: 706-623-8463. Open: Tasting Room Hours Thursdays 11 AM - 6 PM; Fridays 11 AM - 6 PM; Saturdays 11 AM - 6 PM; Sundays 1 - 5 PM. A wine tasting is a perfect way to try a variety of wines before buying the bottles you enjoy! Our wine tastings are four for $4 or seven for $7. It is a great deal of fun sipping on wines and learning about the history of the area in a relaxed setting. We currently have seven to eight wines in the bottle. There are sweet whites, fruity wines, dry whites, rose’, a fun red and some bit more serious reds. We invite you to visit our grapevines, each with its own personality, taste our wines, and experience the simple and serene pleasures that the North Georgia Mountains have waiting for you. Give yourself a moment to pause and celebrate nature's down-to-earth gifts of life, people, and wine. We are just a few country miles outside of Blue Ridge, and we look forward to welcoming you! (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)

Floyd County

Franklin County

Gilmer County

• Ellijay River Vineyards - vineyards, no winery
  111 River Birch Lane, Ellijay, GA 30540. Phone: (770) 315-9121. Email: contact@ellijayrivervineyards.com. Open: Visitors are welcome by appointment. The Ellijay River Vineyards were established in 2010 on almost twenty acres of former crop land, bordering the Ellijay River in the North Georgia mountains. The property is located in the Whitepath area of Gilmer County between the towns of Ellijay and Cherry Log, at an elevation of 1400 feet above sea level. The vineyard is sited on a gently sloping hill facing South, on mostly sandy soils on the inside of a bend in the Ellijay River. Coordinates (for Google Maps): 34.759490, -84.422593 (+34° 45' 34.16", -84° 25' 21.33").
• Engleheim Vineyards - winery, vineyard
  127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Phone: 706-635-9463. Email: sales@engelheim.com.. Open: Tasting Room Hours: Thursday to Monday: 12:30 to 6:00 pm; Beginning September 1st we will be open 7 days a week. Vineyard & Winery Tours: Tour the vineyard and winery with the owner (Gary Engel). Tour lasts approximately 45 mins to an hour. $10/person. Monday, Thursday, and Friday: By Appointment Only; Saturday & Sunday: 2pm & 4pm . Group discounts available. Please contact us for more information. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)

Gordon County

Habersham County

Lumpkin County

• Blackstock Vineyards - Winery
  55400 Town Creek Road, Dahonega, GA 30533. Phone: 706-219-2789. (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)
• Boutier Winery - Winery
  4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA 30633. Phone: 706-789-0059. Email: info@boutierwinery.com. Open: Friday-Saturday 11:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm until 5:00 pm; Monday through Thursday by appointment only. Award Wining Wines. Entertainment. Vineyard Weddings. Wine Tastings. Directions: Just 25 minutes from Athens and 80 minutes from Atlanta. Boutier Winery is dedicated to providing high quality traditional and custom wines, personally labeled for your special occasions or for use as promotional tools. These exclusive gifts are sure to make a lasting impression with family, friends, and business associates. At Boutier Winery, we emphasize "quality" rather than "quantity." Our wines are exclusive, unique, and produced in limited quantities. Boutier wines have earned national and international awards, including: Gold, silver, and bronze awards for its French American Hybrid Varietals, DeChaunac and Baco Noir, and its Chardonnay. Silver and bronze for its Peach Chardonnay and Chambourcin. Whether you drop in for an impromptu visit or set up a private wine - tasting session with a group of friends, the camaraderie and conversation will ensure a pleasant and memorable experience.  (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Cartecay Vineyards - winery
  55704 Clear Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536. Phone: 706-698-9463. Email: contact@cartecayvineyards.com. Open: 7 Days a Week, Monday to Saturday from 11:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday 12:30pm to 5:30pm. Cartecay Vineyards has Western facing slopes, which allow for the vines to receive maximum sun exposure, elevations ranging from 1650 ft. to 1750 ft., sloping landscapes to help keep the vines' "feet" dry and clay loam soils, which are conductive to growing grapes. Cartecay Vineyards was planted in the Spring of 2008 with two varieties, Vidal Blanc and Merlot. Since 2008 four more varieties have been planted; Traminette, Norton (Cynthiana), Catawba and Cabernet Sauvignon, with more planned. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Cavendar Creek Vineyards - Winery
  363610 Cavender Creek Rood, Dahionega, GA 30533. Phone: 770-823-9255. Open: Tasting room hours Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 5:30; Sunday 12:30 to 5:30. Announcing: Cabin-in-the-Vines Guesthouse now available for overnight stays. Call for reservations. CCVW features a c.1820 hand-hewn log cabin, disassembled and moved down from Tennessee , which serves as guest accommodations, overlooking the vineyard on 15 acres of beautiful rolling North Georgia hills. Next door is the winery, with three sides below ground, styled after an old-fashioned barn like the one already on the property. The “loft” of the barn houses the tasting room atop the winery, with a spacious deck extending over the crush pad below. From the deck you can enjoy a view of the vineyards and the surrounding farm scene, including a number of donkeys, sheep, and a big ole white “pasture guardian” dog- all adding up to a fun family experience. (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)
• Frogtown Cellars - Winery, Red wine, White wine, Rose, Tasting/sampling for a fee, Restaurant onsite, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, gift shop, restrooms, weddings and wedding parties
  70700 Ridge Point Dr., Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: 706-865-0687. Email: cydney@frogtownwine.com. Directions: From Atlanta, Travel north on HGWY 400 until it ends. At the light at the end of State Road 400 (stay in right lane) go straight and continue on a 2 lane road named Long Branch Rd, at the traffic light continue straight onto Copper Mine Road Turn left when it dead ends into Cavender Creek Rd, turn right (sharp turn)after 1.1 mile onto Town Creek Church Road After 4.3 miles it dead ends, turn left into Damascus Church Road Look after 1 mile on your left,. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: April 18, 2012)
• Montaluce Winery and Estates - winery, weddings,
  501 Hightower Church Rd., Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: 706-867-4060. Email: matthew@montaluce.com. Open for Winery Tours, Complimentary Tours: Monday-Friday: 2:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 PM. Montaluce also offers a variety of private and corporate tours. Please call to ask about our Group and Deluxe Tour and Tastings packages! Guided by our trained sommeliers. Reservations required, please call for availability. See these pages for more information.  Winery, Restaurant, Weddings and events, Rental villas, Happenings Weddings & Celebrations – Katie Gayler: 931.551.6223 | katie@montaluce.com. Restaurant Events and Bridal Luncheons – Ron Frasier: 706.867.4072 | ron@montaluce.com. Meetings & Corporate Events – Matthew Garner: 706.867.4071 | matthew@montaluce.com. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Three Sisters Vineyards - Winery
  4439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: 706-885-9463. Email: dp@threesistersvineyards.com. Open:  FEBRUARY to CHRISTMAS, Thursday/Friday/Saturdays 11am-5pm
  Sundays 1pm-5pm, Weekdays By Appointment. Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery is a small family farm situated on a hundred and eighty acres in the heart of the Frogtown District in historic Lumpkin County, GA. Located eight miles northeast of the site of the first major US gold rush, Dahlonega, the farm's name was inspired by the property's spectacular view of Lumpkin County's Three Sisters Mountain. While no one knows the origin of the name of Three Sisters Mountain, local residents refer to its three distinctive peaks as Wild Cat, McBrayer, and Rattlesnake. Established in 1996 and bonded in 2000, Three Sisters Vineyards is Lumpkin County's first vineyard since prohibition and holds the distinction of being "Dahlonega's First Family Farm Winery." Here's the scoop......Three Sisters Vineyards features several regular paid tastings that range between $5 and $15. We also offer special tastings during the year between $10 and $30 or more. Ask your Tasting Room Associate at the check-in/check-out station for details upon arrival. Walk-in are welcome, but accommodations for large parties are not always available without ADVANCED CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS. Please keep in mind that if you are coming near the end of our tasting room hours, it is best to arrive 40 minutes before the day's closing hour to fully enjoy the experience. We usually have last call 15 minutes before closing. Plan on arriving no later than 4:45PM. It is a good idea to call ahead to verify our current business hours or to schedule a group visit. Please be prepared to show proof of age (21 and older) for all tastings and purchases of alcohol.LARGE GROUPS & PRIVATE PARTIES ARE WELCOME WITH ADVANCE CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS. Groups larger that 6 adults should understand that ADVANCE CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS may require ADVANCE PAYMENT to set-up and hold special space. (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)
• Wolf Mountain Vineyards - Winery
  1180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: 706-867-9862. Email: info@wolfmountainvineyards.com. Open: Wine Tastings Thu - Sat 12:00-5:00pm, Sunday 12:30-5:00pm, Please arrive no later than 4:15pm; NO Reservation Required; Vineyard Café Thursday-Saturday 12-3pm Reservations Required; Winemaker's Tour Saturday & Sunday @ 2pm NO Reservation Required; Sunday Brunch Sundays at 12:30pm & 2:30pm Reservations Required. With over 100 medals in Major U.S. Competitions, including Georgia's First ever Gold medals at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles International Wine Competitions, along with multiple Best of Category Awards, Wolf Mountain has established itself as a leader in fine wine production on the East Coast. With the introduction of North Georgia's First Traditional Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wines, the honor of being Georgia's First Wine Ever to be poured at the James Beard House in New York, NY, and our combination of traditional European and Southern Regional cuisines, Wolf Mountain provides Georgia's Premier Wine and Food Experience. Our pastoral hillside vineyards, fieldstone-encased winery and hospitality facilities overlook the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The Vineyard and Winery provides the perfect setting for the enjoyment of our award-winning handcrafted wines, Vineyard Weddings, Sunday Brunch, Cafe Lunch and Gourmet Dinners. (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)

Murray County

Pickens County

• Chateau Meichtry Vineyards - winery
  2100 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Phone: 706-502-1608. Open:  September–December we are delighted to be open 7 days a week, Monda - Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, Sunday 1230p – 530p; during the months of January–August Monday 11a-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday 11a – 6p and Sunday 1230p - 530p.  Directions: Located approximately 8 miles outside of Ellijay, GA.
  We are a family owned and operated winery and vineyard, located in north Georgia wine country. The vineyard lies in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The rolling hills provide a perfect location for growing quality wine grapes. We invite you to come out for a tasting or a glass, while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and on weekends, enjoy live music entertainment from a great array of Georgia musicians every Saturday from 1:30-5:30. See events page for details!! (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Fainting Goat Vineyards - winery
  201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, GA 30143. Open: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 12 pm - 6 pm, ​Sundays 12:30 pm - 6 pm, ​closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; All tastings end 30 minutes before close. Glass and bottle sales will remain open until close.  Directions: From Atlanta, Take Hwy 575 N to 515 N turn right onto Rt 53 E for 1.5 miles. Turn Left on Burnt Mountain/Hwy 136E and travel 8 miles. Turn left at the vines on Vineyard Way. From Ellijay, Take 515 W. Turn Left onto W. Church St. Turn Left onto Burnt Mountain Rd/Hwy 136 E. Continue on Hwy 136 E for about 8 miles. Turn Left onto Vineyard Way. Leashed Dogs are welcome on the lawn area. So bring the whole family when you come! Pack your picnic basket and blanket and relax on our lawns. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Sharp Mountain Vineyards - Winery
  110 Rathgeb Trail, Jasper, GA 30142. Phone: 770-735-1210. Open: January - February, Saturdays: 12:00PM to 6:00PM; March - December, Fridays & Saturdays: Noon to 6:00PM, Sundays 12:30PM to 4:30PM; Call for an appointment on any other day. Open Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sharp Mountain, overlooking Jasper, GA, seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet on a clear day you can look down on Atlanta as well as Stone Mountain from its heights. In fact, the Sharp Mountain Vineyards, GA Farm Winery, is just a 45-minute drive from Atlanta, making it the perfect venue for a day's outing. Pack a picnic, enjoy a beautiful mountain drive and join us for a tour and tasting. Savor your picnic at our Pavilion while drinking in the beautiful view - rows and rows of espaliered vines against a backdrop of blue-green rolling hills and a commanding view of Sharp Mountain herself. Enjoy the comfort of our Pavilion with picnic tables and barbeque grill overlooking the vineyard and beautiful view of Sharp Mountain. Suitable for small groups or private tastings for up to 20. Pack your own picnic basket. No Brunches, No Lunches, just fine wine! We do not cater weddings or provide food service.(UPDATED: August 24, 2016, JBS)  (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)

Rabun County

• 12 Spies Vineyards - winery
  550 Black Branch Road, Rabun Gap, GA 30568. Phone: 813-335-2886. The four varities of grapes grown in the 12 Spies vineyard are Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Tannat and Traminette. All of these grapes grow well in the climate and altitude of Rabun Gap, GA. In addition, 12 Spies searches for grapes from the best vineyards for blending and to make their Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc. We offer a range of sweet to semi-dry to dry wines. Because individual tastes vary so much, with wine there is no right or wrong. You are your own expert when it comes to preference of sweet or dry.
• Stonewall Creek Vineyards - winery
  3323 Standing Deer Lane, Tiger, GA 30576. Phone: 706-212-0584. Open: Winery Tasting Room & Vineyards
  APRIL & MAY Saturday, 11:30 AM – 5 PM, & Sunday, 1-5 PM.
  JUNE – NOVEMBER Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 1-5 PM, & Saturday, 11:30 AM – 5 PM.
  DECEMBER through Dec. 18th Saturday, 11:30 Am – 5 PM, & Sunday, 1-5 PM.
  (Open Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day|Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.)  Also open by appointment for tastings or catered lunches and dinners.
  Fine wines begin on the vines, and 2014 and 2015 were exceptional growing years in our vineyards. Recent releases: 2015 Yukari (dry rosé), 2015 Boriana (dry Petit Manseng), 2014 Cabernet Franc and 2014 Malbec, all crafted from Vitis vinifera grapes grown onsite, and 2015 Whitetail (semi-sweet Petit Manseng) and 2014 Norton, both made with grapes we harvested at The Stack Farm nearby. Our apologies: As a small, artisan vineyard with a 750-case wine production, we sell out as our tasting year progresses. Please check our website or call us for updates. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Tiger Mountain Vineyards - Winery, weddings
  2592 Old 441 South, Tiger, GA 30576. Phone: 708-782-4777. Email: lisa@tigerwine.com.. Open: Winery hours May through November - 7 days per week, Monday - Friday 1 pm - 5 pm; Saturday - 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm; December through April; Friday - 1 pm - 5 pm; Saturday - 11 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm; Other times by appointment.  Tiger Mountain Vineyards produces red and white wines from 100% Georgia-grown grapes in Rabun County. Our 10 acres of vines, planted in 1995 and 1996 on the Ezzards' five-generation-old family farm, are nestled on the rolling sunny slopes of Tiger Mountain where they are individually tended and hand-picked. Our wines, mostly European vinifera, are found in every major city in Georgia and have won more than 170 awards. Our vineyards and tasting room are open year round.Contact Lisa Ezzard for special group events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday or business dinners,  (UPDATED: August 24, 2016, JBS)  (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)

Stephens County

• Currahee Vineyards - winery, vineyard, weddings, meetings venue, events
  3301 West Currahee Street Toccoa, GA 30577. PPhone: (706) 768-5383. Email: curraheevineyard@yahoo.com. Directions: GPS: 34.5429038, -83.35790629999997. We are a small, family owned winery creating hand-crafted wines from Vinifera, Muscadine and other native grapes. We invite you to enjoy our award wining wines, gaze at the mountain and become a part of the Currahee story. Make Currahee Vineyard and Winery your own private estate by booking our breathtaking 24 acres to celebrate a wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, family reunion, or corporate retreat. Our sweeping vineyard and mountain views create the perfect ambiance for intimate gatherings. Located only 90 minutes from downtown Atlanta, GA and one hour from downtown Greenville, SC, it is the ideal location for corporate and special events. We assign a special liaison to coordinate with your event planner so you can focus on your friends and yourself.

Towns County

• Crane Creek Vineyards - Winery
  9916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris, GA 30582. Phone: 706-379-1236. Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com.. Open: Tasting Room Hours January through March, Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; April through December, Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sample the fruits of our labor! Wine tastings available for $5.00. Our twelve acres of vines are planted in a variety of grapes, including the European varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. We also grow the old world French American hybrid varieties of Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc and Villard Noir along with the modern hybrid Chardonel. The native American varieties Norton and Catawba round out our unique varietal collection. (UPDATED: August 24, 2016, JBS)  (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)
• Hightower Creek Winery - Winery
  77150 Canaan Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546.Phone: 706-896-4688. Email: info@hightowercreekvineyards.com. Open : tasting room; Monday - Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday 12:30pm - 5:00pm, Closed Tuesdays. As a family winery and vineyard, we know the importance of food, friends and a sense of home. That's why we strive to create wines that reflect the people and places of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each bottle of our wine represents the hard work of family and friends - from the vineyard, to the cellar, to you. Pair with good food and better company. Serve with a smile.
   (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)

Union County

• Odom Springs Vineyard - winery, vineyard
  637 Odom Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. Phone: 706-745-3094. Odom Springs Vineyards is a family owned estate winery located in the lush rolling hills of north Georgia. The vineyards forming Odom Springs Vineyards are located less than two hours north of Atlanta, on the western end of Union County near Blairsville, GA in an area known locally as the Young Cane community. Traveling east on Hwy 515 from Blue Ridge towards Blairsville, our vineyards are located approximately one mile inside Union County just past Sharp Top Mountain. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Paradise Hills Winery Resort and Spa - winery, cabins, spa, vineyard, weddings, meetings, events
  366 Paradise Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. Phone: 877-745-7483.  Open: Thursday, Friday & Saturday – 12 noon to 6 p.m. (last tasting to begin at 5:15) Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Tastings at 1 p.m. only (by appt.) Reservation Required, at least 24 hour notice; Give yourselves at least 30 minutes to complete a wine tasting.. This family run operation offers a tasting bar to sample the wines and tours of the production facility and vineyards. Wine Tasting Price ~ $5 includes 4-6 wine samples (varies depending on season and vintage availability). Calendar of Events - Check out what is happening at the winery. Vintner’s Tour & Tasting available on Thurdays - Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. only. Reservations Required. $20 per person ~ includes winemaker guided tour of vineyards, winery production, exclusive wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Cheese & Food Availability: The Tasting Bar offers delicious International Artisan Cheeses and Tapas Platter to choose from. Our Menu is subject to change depending on availability/season. (please do not bring outside food into our tasting bar area)

White County

• Cenita Vineyards, Winery and Tasting Room - - winery, vineyard
  591 Dock Dorsey Road, Cleveland, GA 30528. Phone: 706-865-7478. Email: centiawinery@gmail.com. Open: Tasting Room Hours: Fri. 12:00p - 6:00p, Sat. 11:30a-6:00p Sunday 12:30p -6:00p year round.
• Habersham Winery - Winery
  7025 S. Main St, Helen, GA 30545. Phone: 706-878-9463.  Habersham Winery has been producing award winning Georgia wines since 1983 and is one of Georgia's oldest and largest wineries. Located one half mile south of Alpine Helen in Nacoochee Village, the winery is open daily for complimentary tastings and self guided tours. In addition to a large selection of Georgia grown and produced wines, the tasting room also features a gift shop with gourmetfoods and wine specialty gift items. Award Winning Georgia Wines Some of the finest award winning Georgia Wines have been produced at Habersham Vineyards & Winery since 1983. Over 150 medals have been awarded to Habersham Wines in both national and international competitions.
  The Winery was located in Baldwin, GA until November 1998 when construction on a new facility was completed at Nacoochee Village in Helen, GA. Located just one half mile from Alpine Helen, Nacoochee Village is now home to not only Habersham Winery, but many other unique shops. Browse our shelves for a wide variety of wine selections and specialty gift items from around the world. Sample something new from our large inventory of unique and gourmet foods. We carry imported cheeses and all the fixings for a perfect picnic. From the vineyard to the shelf, we produce Georgia's finest wines. Complimentary Wine Tasting with selection recommendations are handled by a well trained staff that looks forward to serving you. Questions are always welcomed. Winery Tours can be scheduled for large groups by reservation only. Wine tasting locations are as follows: Habersham Winery - in Helen 706-878-9463. Nacoochee Grill - in Helen 706-878-8020. Nacoochee Village Tavern - in Helen 706-878-0199. Dahlonega Tasting Room featuring Habersham Wines 16 North Park Street, Public Square , Dahlonega, GA 30533, 706-864-8275. Habersham Winery - Juliette, 430 McCracin Street, Juliette, GA 31046, 478-994-0057. Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Rd, Ellijay ,GA 30536, 706-698-9463. (UPDATED: August 24, 2016, JBS) (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)
• Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards - Sautee Nachoochee Vineyards and the Tasting Room have closed. Hue and Jane are enjoying their retirement!
  Thanks to everyone for your support over the many years!
  1299 Highway 17 Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571.
• Serenity Cellars - - winery
  265 Laurel Ridge Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528. Phone: (706) 348-1277. Email: serenitycellars@gmail.com. Open: Tasting Room Hours, Monday: 12pm—5pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12pm—5pm Friday: 12pm­—9pm Saturday: 11am—6pm Sunday 12:30pm—6pm Live Music Every Weekend. Serenity Cellars is a family owned, boutique winery located in North Georgia Wine Country, specializing in Old World style wines. Our North Georgia Wine Country Tasting Room features a sensational vibe that celebrates the fusion of wine, music and art in a setting with Tuscan sensibilities. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Sylvan Valley Lodge and Winery - winery, accomdations,
  747 Duncan Bridge Rd, Sautee, GA 30571. Phone: (706) 865-7371. Email: info@sylvanvalleylodge.com. Open: Tasting Room Hours Wednesdays-Saturdays 11am-6pm. Directions: GPS: 34.6613101, -83.70640029999998. At Sylvan Valley Lodge and Winery, we believe tasting local wines and craft beers should be an adventure for the soul. British Travel Writer Pico Lyer once said. "A traveler is really not someone who crosses ground so much as someone who is always hungry for the next challenge and adventure." To that we say, "Welcome traveller, your adventure awaits!" We offer a few options for tasting our wines as well as craft beer flights, cider flights, frozen wine slushies, Cheese and Charcuterie Plates, and Saturday lunch. See our Upcoming Events for live music and special dining offerings. Tasting Fees (2016) Taste 4 wines for $6; Taste 6 wines and keep the souvenir wine glass for $11; Sample a Tasting flight of 4 craft beers or 4 hard ciders for $12. The North Georgia Wine Experience© Class and Tastings $50 or 2 for $80 (Saturdays at 11:30 am, by reservation only). (UPDATED: August 24, 2016, JBS)
• Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery - wine, mead, sourwood honey, lavender
  172 Lloyds Honey Farm Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528. Phone: (706) 352-5488. Email: tesnateeriver@gmail.com. Open: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 6pm, Sat: 12pm - 8pm, Sun: 12:30 - 5pm. A boutique winery nestled in the North GA Mountains. Handcrafted wine & mead.  (ADDED: June 14, 2022, JBS)
• The Cottage Vineyard and Winery - - winery, vineyard, weddings
  5050 US Hwy 129N, Cleveland, GA 30528. Phone: 706-865-0053. Email: info@cottagevineyardwinery.com.. Open: 11:55 am - 6:02 pm Mon-Fri, 11:55 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, 12:35 pm - 6:02 pm Sunday. Weddings; make a Winery Wedding: Your special day becomes even more enchanting when you entrust your day to Marcia Whatley, Certified Wedding Planner. As a southern belle herself, she understands the importance of all the little things. Make an appointment and see what we have to offer. We offer many wedding packages. Multiple locations on property to hold events. Choice of caterers and entertainment. Owner Jim ordained to perform ceremony. Your very own wedding planner. Breathtaking mountain views. Superb wine for serving. (UPDATED: August 23, 2016, JBS)
• Yonah Mountain Vineyards - Winery
  1717 Highway 255, Cleveland, GA 30528.  Phone: 706-878-5522. Email: info@yonahmountainvineyards.com. O. Open: Current Hours (as of January 3, 2013), Mon: Noon-5pm, Tue-Wed: Closed, Thu: Noon-5pm, Fri: Noon-6pm, Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 12:30-6pm; Tasting Room hours vary with the season; To verify current hours, please call us. Tastings are available on a walk-in basis any day that the Tasting Room is open. Full tastings include a pour of all available wines plus the exclusive Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Partial tastings are also available. The Tasting Room offers all currently available wines for sale by the bottle and by the glass. Bottle prices range from $12.50 to $36. Glass prices range from $4.50 to $9. Visitors to the Yonah Mountain Vineyards are welcome to relax and enjoy their wine in the cozy nook of the Tasting Room, or if the weather is fine, to take their wine into the park area of Sautee Village. Parties of 10 or more are welcome; however, in order to better serve you, kindly call ahead to let us know you're coming.    (ADDED: February 28, 2013, from their website)

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