Category: Eat & Drink

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Vineyards & Wineries in the Georgia Mountains

The climate and specific geography of the North Georgia mountains 📍produce award-winning red, white, and rose wines among the Blue Ridge mountain scenery. This distinctive environment allows unique opportunities to enjoy local craftsmanship and taste the local flavors.

The North Georgia mountains are home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): the Dahlonega Plateau AVA and the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA.Learn more

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Craft Cider Houses in North Georgia

Apple season in the North Georgia mountains isn’t just about picking crisp fruit from the orchard; it’s also about raising a glass to one of the season’s most refreshing drinks: hard cider. 🍎🍺 With local orchards brimming with apples, it’s the perfect time to taste how North Georgia cider houses turn that harvest into something fizzy and flavorful.… Learn more

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Places to Enjoy Local Meads in North Georgia

Raise a glass to the original craft beverage. 🍯✨ Explore local meads in North Georgia and taste the small-batch honey wine made with regional wildflower and sourwood honey, fruit, and botanicals from the Georgia Mountains.

Find meaderies and taprooms pouring flights and glasses, perfect for a laid-back afternoon or a stop on your North Georgia wine tasting tour.… Learn more

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Grapes and Ladders Vineyards and Winery

Sip your way through North Georgia wine country at Grapes & Ladders Vineyards & Winery in Ellijay. This laid-back stop in the Georgia Mountains features rolling hills, rows of vines, and an easygoing tasting-room vibe. The winery opened in October 2020 and has grown into a local favorite for relaxed afternoons and weekend hangouts.… Learn more

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Redtail Mountain Vineyard in Blairsville, GA

Tucked into the scenic hills of the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA, Redtail Mountain Vineyard is one of the most recent additions to the region’s growing wine scene.

Opened in 2024, this family-owned vineyard offers a mix of carefully crafted wines and peaceful mountain vineyard views, making it an ideal spot to slow down and savor the moment.… Learn more