Nestled in the lush, emerald-green hills of North Georgia are myriad wineries known for stunning scenery and wines that taste like ambrosia. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a newbie, you’ll enjoy sampling wines, taking vineyard tours, and learning about the winemaking process.
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Uncork A Great Trip At The Best Wineries In North Georgia
Although we can’t turn water into wine, Cana Wine Tours can turn an ordinary day into an exceptional one. We’ll whisk you away to wine tours at scenic vineyards, topped off with a delicious lunch.
Get ready for an unforgettable day trip perfect for friends, families, birthday parties, and more. Sound good? Book your tour of North Georgia’s wineries today!
Enjoy These Unforgettable Wineries In North Georgia
Prepare to embark on a delightful journey for your taste buds as you explore the wineries of North Georgia. From the delicate notes of white wines to the bold richness of reds, these wineries offer a truly exceptional experience.
Get ready to savor the finest wines that North Georgia has to offer and create lasting memories that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.
1) CeNita Vineyards, Winery & Tasting Room
CeNita Vineyards is an idyllic, rustic winery cradled in the rolling hills of Cleveland, Georgia. Family-owned and operated since 2015, the boutique winery offers:
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Wine tasting with olive oil and fresh bread
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Fresh fruit, cheese, and meat trays
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Live music every Saturday and Sunday
Located on three lush acres of land, the winery provides tastings of their estate-grown grapes including:
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Cabernet Franc
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chardonnay
If you’re in the mood for a wine slushie or specialty drink, they have those too. Enjoy sipping them in a gorgeous setting: The building features a soaring, wood-beamed ceiling and a towering stone fireplace. Drape yourself over an outdoor hammock or porch chair, and enjoy the property’s spacious, grape-green vineyards.
2) The Cottage Vineyard & Winery
Established in 2013, the vineyard is a quaint, family-owned winery with breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, superior wine, and a touch of gracious Southern hospitality. The friendly staff pours palate-pleasing local wines from their small-batch production of North Georgia wine including:
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Syrah
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Chardonnay
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Merlot
The vineyard is one of many wineries in North Georgia that are pet-friendly, and it warmly welcomes your furry friends to the huge deck overlooking awe-inspiring scenery.
Along with wine tasting, you can shake your bootie to live music played by talented regional and local musicians. Drop by early Sunday and join worship in a friendly, casual setting.
3) Crane Creek Vineyards
Crane Creek Vineyards are perched high atop North Georgia’s lofty Blue Ridge Mountains. Crane Creek describes their local wines as “complex wines with fresh, assertive aromas and concentrated flavors.”
The winery’s 20 acres of vines bear a rich variety of grapes, including:
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Gruner Veltliner
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Chambourcin
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Catawba
Crane Creek has two tasting room locations:
Stone House Tasting Room
The Stone House Tasting Room’s spacious patio offers grand views of the verdant countryside and flourishing vineyards. Inside, you’ll find cozy seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
In the tasting room, wine lovers can enjoy wine by the bottle, tasting flights and wine by the glass. On Saturdays, hop on a special, reservations-only Vintner’s Tour. This exclusive experience includes a behind-the-scenes look at the barrel room and winery, along with a vineyard hayride, and a private wine tasting.
The Farmhouse Market
The Farmhouse Market is a charming, boutique store featuring a colorful assortment of gifts, gift baskets, and gourmet food. Formerly the historic Bryson Farmhouse, it also sports a small bar where you can sample wine by the glass or the bottle, and enjoy some exceptional wine flights.
For the past 15 years, Crane Creek has consistently won gold and silver awards from prestigious competitions including the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the Georgia Trustees Wine Competition.
The winery also features live music and festivals.
4) Habersham Vineyards
For an impressive 41 years, Georgia’s esteemed Habersham Winery has consistently crafted award-winning fine wines. Habersham has the distinction of tallying more than 150 elite medals in national and international competitions. The North Georgia wine is in high demand: 15,000 cases are produced yearly.
The family-owned winery boasts two premium labels, Habersham and Creekstone. Habersham Vineyards is the primary location. The newer Creekstone is nearby in an elegant, French-style estate with spectacular mountaintop views.
Habersham offers wines including:
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Chardonnay
Creekstone’s wines include:
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Chardonnay
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Viognier
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Pinot Grigio
Dissolve the world’s stress and pressures as you sip your way to utopia amid the surrounding lush, jade-green foliage.
Along with a wide variety of North Georgia wines, the tasting room also stocks a large gift store packed with wine specialty items, gourmet foods, and imported cheeses.
Be sure to visit in May for the annual WineFest. This lively event features 20 wineries that converge for a day of wine, music, art, and food.
5) Montaluce Winery & Restaurant
Do grapes have strength of character? Montaluce Winery thinks so! According to Montaluce, their grapes have to endure uncommon cultivation conditions imposed by the Southern environment. This builds character and fortitude, which forge a healthier aroma and flavor.
The winery’s Tuscan-style villa exudes quiet elegance. It offers breathtaking views of the picture-perfect North Georgia mountains and sprawling, terraced vineyards. Are you in Italy? Georgia? The line pleasantly blurs at Montaluce Winery.
The winery produces unique, artisan North Georgia wine including:
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Pinot Grigio
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Petite Syrah
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Merlot
In addition to wine tastings, Montaluce is one of the wineries in North Georgia that offers other exciting adventures including:
Wine Hikes
On Wine Hike, an experienced guide will lead you on a 1.8-mile intermediate hike on nearby nature trails. The hike wraps up with a wine tasting at Montaluce’s sister restaurant, Trattoria di Montaluce.
Deluxe Private Tasting
One of our sommeliers will guide you on a private winery tour. Afterward, relax with a six-pour wine tasting and a yummy cheese and charcuterie plate.
Fly Fishing
Envision the wine that goes best with fish while you fly-fish in the headwaters of the Etowah River. The winery provides the necessary gear. (Participants must have a current Georgia fishing license.)
Chef’s Table
Live like royalty at our Chef’s Table experience. You’ll savor five mouthwatering courses of farm-to-table dishes. They’re specially prepared for you by our very own chef, Clint Johnson.
6) Stonewall Creek Vineyards
Wouldn’t it be nice to travel to Tuscany or the South of France to enjoy the wines and gorgeous scenery? Wouldn’t it be great to visit without worrying about pricey airfare, lost luggage, and canceled flights? Well, now you can have a similar experience – without the hassle – at Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Tiger, Georgia.
Stonewall is one of the most beautiful wineries in North Georgia. It’s located in a pristine mountain valley with sweeping views of manicured, rolling vineyards. It’s an award-winning, small-production winery that grows French-American hybrids and classic French varietals.
From its Malbec to its Cabernet Franc to its Petit Verdot, all of Stonewall Creek’s wines exude personality, balance, and finesse.
7) Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery
Named for the picturesque Three Sisters Mountain to the west, Three Sisters Vineyards is a 184-acre, 100 percent estate-grown winery in the heart of Georgia wine country. The winery is devoted to offering a small, family farm experience for casual sippers as well as seasoned connoisseurs.
Bordered by vast rows of leafy trellises, Three Sisters was awarded the South’s Best Winery by Turner South’s Blue Ribbon television series.
Three Sisters’ wines include:
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Pinot Blanc
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Touriga
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Cynthiana Norton
What could be better than wine? Wine with chocolate! Three Sisters Vineyards offer wine flights, each perfectly paired with a mouthwatering chocolate treat.
8) Wolf Mountain Vineyards
With wines that have amassed more than 200 medals, it’s fair to say that Wolf Mountain Vineyards is one of the elite wineries in North Georgia. Often compared to Napa wineries, the 30-acre property boasts a charming, Craftsman-style building, beautiful interior woodwork, and majestic deck views of the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains.
The winery’s plantings include:
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Syrah
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Malbec
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Touriga Nacional
There’s plenty to do at Wolf Mountain to please your tummy and taste buds:
Sunday Brunch
The winery’s Sunday brunch is served buffet style, so eat up! The brunch is an excellent setting to pair their gold-medal wines with outstanding food.
Café Lunch
Stop by the winery’s airy Vineyard Café for a delicious à la carte Café Lunch. Nosh on delicacies such as shrimp burgers, thin-crust pizza, or seared salmon. And of course, drink wine!
Gourmet Winemaker Dinners
Gourmet Winemaker Dinners provide a satisfying experience of Southern food coupled with prizewinning wines. Enjoy a four-course meal helmed by the local winemaker, and learn about wines and pairings.
Want a special surprise? Then check out owner Karl Boegner’s collection of guitars genuinely played and signed by musical legends including the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton.
9) Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Does your doctor tell you to drink wine because it’s good for your heart? Then follow their orders and head to Yonah Mountain Vineyards immediately!
Yonah is a 200-acre family winery whose plantings include:
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Merlot
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Malbec
A highlight of a Yonah Mountain visit is the winery’s unique, 90-minute Cave Tour and Tasting. This premium wine tour weaves through the winery and its barrel-aging caves. After the tour, you’ll sample six premier wines, as well as exclusive samples of future vintages, followed by wine tasting.
Unlike other wineries, Yonah Mountain Vineyards is a Tesla-powered and Tesla-charging destination. It also houses 27 bustling honeybee hives. Their honey is available for purchase in the tasting room.
Make Your Grape Escape To The Best Wineries In North Georgia
Enjoy a splash of heaven when you visit North Georgia wine country. At gorgeous wineries tucked into picturesque mountains, escape the outside world one sip at a time. Experience luscious wine tasting, explore barrel-aging caves, or imbibe while listening to talented local musicians.
On a Cana Wine Tours getaway, you’ll enjoy exceptional tour and tasting experiences at the best North Georgia wineries. Whether you’re toasting a birthday, bachelorette party, first date or just hanging with friends, we’ll make your experience one-of-a-kind.
And, unlike other companies that charge a fee, we pick up parties of eight or more at no additional cost. Have grape expectations? Book your tour now and we promise we’ll meet them all!
