Canoe Vineyard and Winery in Talking Rock, GA

Canoe Vineyard & Winery brings casual wine tasting to 36 acres of rolling hills in Talking Rock, Georgia. Charles and Cathy began developing the family-owned property in 2019, planted its first vines in 2020, and completed the tasting room and winery in 2022.

The setting feels like relaxed North Georgia wine country: rows of vines, open lawns, and broad western sunset views. Regular visits do not require a reservation, and guests may bring food to enjoy with wine purchased from the tasting room. 🍷🧺

 

🌿 What to Expect at Canoe Vineyard and Winery

Canoe Vineyard uses the phrase “fine wine and fun times”, which fits its easygoing setup. Inside the tasting room, guests can order at the bar and settle into tables near the windows with vineyard views. Outside, the property offers open-air seating plus a heated patio for cooler weather.

This is a good option when your group wants room to spread out, bring a picnic, and let the afternoon unfold without a formal itinerary. The lawn has also been used for yard games such as bocce and cornhole, although the available setup may vary by day or event.

The landscape is rolling vineyard countryside with wide-open sunset views rather than a high-elevation mountain overlook. Plan an afternoon or early-evening visit if watching the light change across the vines is part of the appeal. 🌅

 

🍷 Canoe Vineyard and Winery Wine Tastings

A classic flight is the easiest way to sample the current lineup. As of September 2026, Canoe offers a five-wine tasting for $15 or a six-wine tasting for $18. Regular tasting-room visits do not require reservations.

The exact pours change, but the tasting room has served a mix of dry whites, dry reds, off-dry and sweet wines, muscadine wines, and dessert wine. Ask what is currently open before choosing your flight. Canoe has also been developing estate-grown Baco Noir and blueberry wines, so confirm availability before making a special trip for either release.

For a more structured experience, the winery offers a 90-minute private tasting with owner and winemaker Charles Hoetink. The current experience is $45 per person for groups of 4 to 14 and includes wine with charcuterie. Advance booking is required through the official tasting-room page.

 

⏰ Canoe Vineyard and Winery Hours

The winery is open 5 days a week.

 

🧺 Food, Picnics, and Pet Policy

Guests may bring their own food, making Canoe an easy stop for a picnic with wine. Pack something that travels well, order wine from the tasting room, and choose a table inside, on the heated patio, or outdoors when the weather cooperates. 🧀🥖

Two policies are especially important when planning:

• No outside alcohol: Georgia law prohibits guests from bringing alcohol onto the winery property.
• Service animals only: The winery does not currently allow pets.

The winery asks groups of six or more to contact the tasting room about reserving a table.

 

🎶 Canoe Vineyard and Winery Events

Canoe regularly schedules live music on select weekend dates. The lineup changes each month, so check the current artist and time before building a trip around a performance. 🎶

The winery also hosts seasonal celebrations, private dinners, and special events, including its annual grape stomp. Some activities are free to watch while others require a ticket or advance reservation. Use the live music calendar and event page for the latest schedule.

 

🏡 Lodging Near Canoe Vineyard and Winery

Turn a tasting-room visit into a Talking Rock wine-country weekend. These two pet-friendly rentals work for different group sizes and add hot tubs, saunas, and dedicated wellness features to the stay. They are rural driving bases rather than walkable winery lodging, so plan transportation for your tasting day.

Enter your travel dates in the map to compare additional lodging by location, current price, and availability.

 

🎥 Virtual Visit to Canoe Vineyard and Winery

Watch this two-minute video for a closer look at the tasting room, seating, and vineyard grounds. The footage was recorded after the winery opened and remains a useful preview of the overall layout.

A shorter vertical tour is also available on TikTok.

 

❓ Canoe Vineyard and Winery FAQs

 

⏰ Hours, Tastings, and Reservations

• ⏰ What are Canoe Vineyard and Winery’s current hours? The winery is open Monday 12:00-5:00 pm, Thursday through Saturday 12:00-6:00 pm, and Sunday 12:30-5:30 pm. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Because hours can change seasonally, confirm them on canoevineyard.com.
• 📅 Do I need a reservation? No reservation is required for a regular tasting-room visit. Contact the winery about a table for six or more people. Private tastings require advance booking.
• 🍷 How much is a wine tasting? As of September 2026, classic flights cost $15 for five wines or $18 for six wines. The 90-minute private tasting costs $45 per person for groups of 4 to 14.
• 🎶 Is there live music? Yes, Canoe schedules live music on select dates. Check the current live music calendar for performers and times.

 

🧺 Food, Alcohol, and Dogs

• 🥪 Can I bring food to Canoe Vineyard? Yes. Guests may bring a picnic or snacks to enjoy with wine purchased from the winery.
• 🚫 Can I bring my own alcohol? No. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
• 🐕 Is Canoe Vineyard dog-friendly? No, the winery’s current policy allows only service animals.

 

📍 Contact Information

• 📍 Where is Canoe Vineyard and Winery? 119 Inland Drive, Talking Rock, GA.
• ☎️ How can I contact the winery? Call +1 (706) 253-WINE or email canoevineyardwinery@yahoo.com.

🍷 Nearby Places to Continue Your Day

• 🍇 Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery (4.0 mi)
• 🌄 Ott Vineyards and Winery (6.2 mi)
• 🍎 Reece’s Cider Company (9.5 mi)

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