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The Ultimate Guide to the Georgia Wine Highway

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Get the best deal on Georgia wine tastings from March 1 – May 31 during the 2025 Georgia Wine Highway event! 🍷Use our guide to help plan your winery trips by wine region 🗺️ and open days of the week.

2025 Georgia Wine Highway Map of Regions and Offers

2025 Georgia Wine Highway Map of Regions and Offers

In the past, the Georgia Wine Highway was a weekend event that exclusively featured North Georgia wineries. Today, this popular event has more than doubled in size (more wineries), scope (includes wineries from all over the state of Georgia), and length (lasts for three months)!

 

Georgia Wine Highway Information

Clear your schedules and make your travel plans for the exciting Georgia Wine Highway event from March – May 2025!

Stonewall Creek Vineyeards Ga Wine Highway Passport

Stonewall Creek Vineyards Ga Wine Highway Passport

For a one-time price of $65, you’ll receive a “Georgia Wine Highway Passport” that can be presented at 50+ participating Georgia wineries to receive complimentary wine tastings or other deals! 🥂The passport is valued at over $1,000 and can be used during March, April, and May 2025.

 

2025 Wine Highway in Georgia

The Georgia Wine Highway is an annual event sponsored by Open Georgia Wine to encourage the exploration of Georgia’s wine regions and wineries. 🍇 🍷

Rural Georgia Winery Road Signs Ellijay GA

Rural Georgia Winery Road Signs near Ellijay GA

Travel around the state and learn first-hand about the complex flavors found in Georgia wines. 🍷🍾🥂🍇

 

How It Works

  • Purchase your 2025 Georgia Wine Highway Passport
    • Purchase online (note that you must wait to receive your mailed Passport with this option)
    • Purchase in-store at any of the participating wineries
  • Visit participating wineries during March, April, and May 2025 to receive one of the following passport benefits:
    • FREE Wine Tasting with your 2025 Passport (19 wineries)
    • BOGO purchases of Wine Tastings, Glasses, or Slushies (22 wineries)
    • DISCOUNTS on purchases of Wine Tastings, Glasses, Bottles, or Slushies (21 wineries)

Each participating winery has its own format and offers a FREE tasting, a BOGO purchase offer, or a DISCOUNTED purchase offer (details for each participating winery are listed below). So, check the list and plan to visit your favorites! Wine Highway Passports are valid at each winery for one visit only.

 

Georgia Wine Highway Map

The list of participating wineries for the 2025 Georgia Wine Highway includes over 50 Georgia wineries! Click each location on the interactive 2025 Ga Wine Highway map to learn more and plan your 2025 Wine Highway trips! Click the button on the top left of the map to add additional wineries (those not participating in the 2025 Georgia Wine Hwy) to the map.

Use the interactive map above, 🗺️ or download a printable 2025 map for easy wine highway planning!

 

2025 Georgia Wine Highway Winery List

Make your travel plans to visit any or all participating vineyards and wineries! Each location has its own operating days and hours, so be sure to plan your trips on the days that your destination is open. The downloadable map includes a chart of open and closed days of the week, but even with that as a guide, it is best to confirm open hours before making a long trip.

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Northern GA

These wineries are on the North side of the map (one is just over the state line in North Carolina!) and include some of the most scenic wineries in Georgia!

Georgia Wine Highway 2025 at Living Water Winery

Enjoy Georgia Wine Highway 2025 at Living Water Winery

Visit these North Georgia wine highway stops, including 5 members from the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA!

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Northeastern GA

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Ellijay

The wineries near Ellijay, Georgia, offer tasty wines, scenic vineyard views, and live entertainment on the weekends! In addition, each of the 2025 Georgia Wine Highway participants in Ellijay is open daily, making it easy to fit these stops into your schedule!

Engelheim Vineyards Georgia Wine Hwy

Engelheim Vineyards with Georgia Wine Highway “STOP HERE” sign in 2022

  • Buckley Vineyards • 20% Off Tastings • 708 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay • (706) 972-2080
  • Cartecay Vineyards • BOGO Small Wine Slushie • 5704 Clear Creek Rd, Ellijay • (706) 698-9463
  • Engelheim Vineyards • BOGO Tastings • 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay • (706) 635-9463
  • Ott Vineyards and Winery • 20% Discount on Tastings • 230 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay • (706) 273-1891

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Jasper & Talking Rock

GA Wine Highway Jasper Cairn View Winery

GA Wine Highway Jasper Cairn View Winery

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Dahlonega

Ga Wine Highway Dahlonega Kaya Vineyard

GA Wine Highway in Dahlonega at Kaya Vineyard & Winery

  • Accent Cellars • BOGO Tastings/Glasses and 10% off bottles to go • 215 Auraria Road, Dahlonega • (706) 867-0123
  • Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery • BOGO Tastings • 3610 Cavender Creek Rd, Dahlonega • (706) 867-7700
  • Dahlonega Tasting Room • Free Tasting 🍷• 16 North Park Street, Dahlonega • (706) 300-9122
  • Doghobble Wine Farm • Free Tasting 🍷• 10 Roy Grindle Rd, Dahlonega • (470) 310-0491
  • Etowah Meadery • 20% Off Any Purchase • 3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy East, Dahlonega • (706) 864-6323
  • Kaya Vineyard & Winery • BOGO Tastings • 5400 Town Creek Rd, Dahlonega • (706) 219-3514
  • Montaluce Winery & Restaurant • 20% Discount on Bottle of Wine Purchased • 501 Hightower Church Rd, Dahlonega • (706) 867-4060
  • Naturally Georgia • BOGO Tastings • 90 Public Square North, Dahlonega • (706) 864-0832

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Cleveland

Georgia Wine Highway 2025 at CeNita

Enjoy Georgia Wine Highway 2025 at CeNita

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Helen

Wine Highway Creekstone Winery

Enjoy scenic mountain views from outdoor spaces at Creekstone Winery on the GA Wine Highway

Enjoy time in the scenic North Georgia mountains at these participating wineries near Helen, GA.

  • Creekstone Winery • BOGO Tasting • 295 Hardman Farm Road, Sautee • (706) 878-0004
  • Habersham Winery • BOGO Tastings • 7025 South Main Street, Helen • (706) 878-9463
  • Sweet Acre Farms Winery Tasting Room • Free Tasting 🍷• 8016 South Main Street, Helen, GA • (678) 769-5335
    • NOTE: Due to a fire that destroyed the winery in January 2025, Sweet Acre Farms Winery is honoring the Georgia Wine Highway Passports at their Helen tasting room instead of the Alto location
  • Sylvan Valley Lodge and Cellars • Free Tasting 🍷• 747 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee Nacoochee • (706) 865-7371

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Eastern Foothills

These wineries are located in the Eastern Foothills / Piedmont region of Georgia and offer lovely local wines.

  • Blue Cielo Farms • Free Tasting 🍷• 2401 Pine Ridge Dr, Elberton • (470) 990-3491
  • Boutier Winery & Inn • BOGO Glass of Wine and get 10% off on any bottles of wine • 4506 Hudson Rivers Church Road, Danielsville • (706) 789-0059
  • Sweet Acre Farms Winery • Free Tasting 🍷• 7584 Bill Wilson Road, Alto • (678) 769-5335
    • NOTE: Due to a fire that destroyed the winery and tasting room in Alto in January 2025, Sweet Acre Farms Winery is honoring the Georgia Wine Highway Passports at their Helen tasting room located at 8016 South Main Street, Helen, GA

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Metro North

These Georgia wineries are practically a stone’s throw from the capital city of Atlanta. Plan an easy excursion to one of these unique Georgia vineyards!

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in Western GA

GA Wine Highway Passport Three Strands

GA Wine Highway Passport at Three Strands

 

2025 GA Wine Highway in South GA

  • Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards Tasting Room • Buy a Tasting, Get a Free Souvenir Glass. 10% off cases • 106 North Broad Street, Thomasville • (229) 233-8314
  • Five Points Berries Winery • Free Tasting 🍷 and 10% off bottles • 749 Johnson Cemetery Road, Mauk • (478) 244-6108
  • Horse Creek Winery • Free Tasting 🍷• 101 Roundtree Bridge Rd, Sparks • (229) 549-9463
  • Paulk Vineyards • Free Tasting 🍷and 20% Case Discount (12 bottles) • 1788 Satilla Rd, Wray • (229) 468-7873
  • Wolf Creek Plantation • Buy a Tasting, Get One Free Glass of Wine or Wine Slushie • 207 Wolf Creek Drive, Americus • (229) 942-0091

 

NOTE: Although many Georgia vineyards participate in the Georgia Wine Highway event, it is an opt-in event for Georgia’s wineries, and many wineries choose not to participate.

 

Planning Your 2025 GA Wine Highway

Expect to make lots of great memories on the GA Wine Highway. Follow simple steps to ensure everyone has a safe and fun time.

2025 Georgia Wine Highway Map Offers - GaMountainsGuide.com

2025 Georgia Wine Highway Map Offers – GaMountainsGuide.com

Choose Quiet or Lively

Depending on the day of the week, you should notice a big difference in the wine-tasting experience. Visit during the week when the crowds are smaller for a quieter experience and more time to talk with the staff.

For a more lively winery experience, visit on the weekends, when many places offer live music or extended evening hours.

 

Factor in Travel Time

The above lists of participating wineries are organized by region to help you find groups of wineries that are in the same general area.

Although there are some areas where vineyards or wine-tasting rooms are close together, most wineries are at least a 15-minute drive from each other. Make the most of your Georgia winery tours by visiting groups of vineyards that are close together.

 

Visit During Wine Highway Hours

Each winery has its own hours, so be sure to make your travel plans with your destinations in mind. The downloadable Georgia Wine Highway 2025 Map groups the participating wineries by region and indicates which days of the week each winery is open.

 

Keep a Clear Head

Each tasting provides at least a few sips of each wine, and if you don’t mind sharing your glass, you can share a Georgia Wine Highway passport with someone in your group. This will allow you to keep a clearer head — plus, you can always purchase a glass (or bottle) of wine after you find a new favorite!

 

What to Take to the Georgia Wine Highway

Georgia Wine Highway 2025

Georgia Wine Highway 2025

A little advance planning can help you get the most out of the Spring 2025 Wine Highway event. Consider these recommendations to have an amazing event!

 

Wine Highway Essentials

Of course, you’ll want to remember your Georgia Wine Highway Passport, but you’ll also want these essentials for your Georgia wine tours:

  • Designated Driver: be sure to designate a sober driver or find other transportation for winery visits
  • Government-issued photo ID: required as proof of Georgia’s minimum drinking age (must be 21+ years old)
  • Maps: print or download destination maps before leaving home, as rural areas may have limited phone service
  • Credit Card or Payment Apps: select wineries are moving to cashless operations
  • Cash: a great way to tip servers and musicians for excellent service
  • Hydration: purchase bottled water or fill refillable water bottles at home
  • Nutrition: travel with snacks or purchase food at the wineries to ensure you don’t drink on an empty stomach (see which North Georgia vineyard wineries have a full restaurant on-site)

 

Wine Highway Extras

Finally, these items are useful for many scenarios, especially while visiting Georgia wineries!

  • Wine Glass Markers: these versatile glass markers ensure you always know which glass is yours
  • Sunglasses: reduce glare and protect eyes with sunglasses that include polarized lenses and UV protection
  • Sunscreen: the scenic GA vineyards and days with beautiful weather inspire spending time outside in the sun
  • Hands-Free Bags: crossbody bags for men or women help carry essentials while keeping hands free for a glass of wine
  • Comfortable Shoes: choose footwear that is appropriate for gravel parking areas and grass pathways

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  1. Rhain says:
    January 23, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Seems like this years edition would be the kicker. I have say though, the tips you shared would definitely go a long way. Of course, a clear head for the road. I think it might be better as per your recommendation, if the driver for excursions is sober altogether. I also think the comfy shoes would come in handy. I just hope more wineries are added before the due date.

    Regards

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    • Alyce says:
      January 24, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Hi Rhain, There were 2 more wineries added today, and hopefully the full (and lengthy) list of participating wineries will be shared soon!

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  2. RazvanIlie says:
    January 23, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks a lot for sharing with us such an amazing article about Georgia Mountains Wine highway Week Spring 2020.

    I would love to take part in the Georgia Mountains Wine highway Week event. It would be an opportunity for me to make new friends, meet a new world and taste that wine.

    Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing article with us. Good luck!

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    • Alyce says:
      January 24, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Hi Razvanllie, You are right that it is a great way to make new friends, as there are lots of friendly people attending and it’s easy to strike up a conversation about the great wines, weather, and scenery! I hope to see you there!!

      Reply
  3. joshua collins says:
    January 23, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    This honestly sounds like heaven, quality wines from over 20 vineyards just sound like too good of an offer to turn down. I am yet to travel to the US and the idea of travelling through Georgia just sounds so up my street, I love visiting places in general so I am sure this would be great for me.

    However, since I’m 20 and from the UK I will how to catch the next one. Is this an annual event as I would love to make it in 2021?

    Thanks,

    Josh

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    • Alyce says:
      January 24, 2020 at 11:25 am

      Hi Joshua, This has been an annual event for many years now, so we will cross our fingers that it will continue into the future! 

      Reply
  4. Donny says:
    January 23, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    I think the Georgia mountains wine highway week event is a great time one can share with friends and family members that are of drinking age and you can get to meet new people. Apart from that we’ll also get to enjoy some new tastes and no doubt these vineyards will be giving their very best. Aren’t there some non alcohol wines to test there just in case I have a friend who doesn’t drink strong stuff? Thanks for the heads up and update I’m definitely looking forward to this event.

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    • Alyce says:
      January 23, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      Hi Donny, that is a great question. The vineyards do allow visitors of all ages (even kids!), but guests must be at least 21 years old to enjoy the wines. Many of them do offer other options including local craft beer, wine slushies, or soft drinks. You can check with the each vineyard to learn more about their offerings!

      Regards, Alyce

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  5. Feji ben says:
    January 23, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    I must say that you have done a great help to the public as it has been of help to me.as the Georgia mountains wine highway week is must attend for menu have been attending it for sometimes and I must say I have enjoyed every moment of it….thanks for this awesome article you have done a really good work on alerting us as i have already forgotten

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  6. Antonio says:
    January 23, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    Hi

    To me it sounds like a heavenly delight of  mixing travel with wine. I really do like vising wineries, to see what they have to offer in the way of new wines  and the types of grapes that they are using. You have explained the itinerary very well, emphasising that not  all vineyards will be on it. The passport system is a good one and most certainly reward those who are dedicated enough to do the whole tour. The only trouble I can see is the drink driving concerns I have. If you even have a glass of wine and you visit the 3 or 4 places that you recommend, you can be over the drink drive limit. My question would be is there a way you go around the wineries and vineyard without relying on a car, especially if you do want to drink?

    Thanks

    Antonio

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    • Alyce says:
      January 23, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      Hi Antonio, You are right to be concerned about driving after a trip to the Georgia vineyards. Most of these vineyards are located in rural areas and are not close to each other, so you would need a driver or to hire an group excursion / tour bus to get to them. 

      There are a couple of wineries that are close to small towns where you could stay. If you happen to be staying in Tiger, you could walk to Tiger Mountain Vineyards. If you are staying in Helen, then Habersham Winery could be a fun option. 

      Also, there are a handful of vineyards that have lodging available on site! 

      However, to fully take advantage of all of the vineyards that participate in Wine Highway Week, you will need transportation to travel those distances.

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  7. Richard says:
    January 23, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Wow! That looks like 10 days of heaven.

    Great article appeals to both my head and heart, as long as I’m not the designated driver!

    Have you done one of these tours yourself?

    Does Georgia export wines? I’m UK based and see most US wines from California.

    Loved the tips section as well. Really helpful.

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    • Alyce says:
      January 23, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Richard, I definitely enjoy visiting the wineries for both the wine and the natural beauty of the vineyards. Wines can be ordered and shipped from many of the vineyards — I am a member of 2 wine clubs that regularly ship selections to their members (Frogtown Cellars and Wolf Mountain Vineyards). 

      The USA rules for shipping wine vary by state (some allow it while others do not), but I am not sure about whether or not they are allowed to (or choose to) export their wines directly to customers. 

      I did the full Wine Highway Week tour in 2018 and found it to be a fantastic experience and value. I highly recommend it to everyone!!

      Reply
  8. drinkteahub says:
    January 23, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Some great tips here – you’ve obviously done this sort of thing a lot! Having a designated driver each day is obviously very important, as is not relying on wine to keep you hydrated (bad idea). I love your suggestion of wine glass markers or charms – that hadn’t occurred to me before but clearly makes a lot of sense, plus having a handy stain remover pen, especially important when tasting red wines. Great article, thanks for sharing.

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    • Alyce says:
      January 23, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind words. Having a driver is an important part of having a safe and fun trip to wine country. Since this is a multi-day event, it would be fairly easy for a group to alternate drivers on different days so that everyone gets to enjoy the wine. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Nimrodngy says:
    January 23, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Thank you very much for giving us this wonderful article about Wine Highway week in the Georgia Mountains. My father produces over 100L of red wine every year and I want to say that this passion has been passed on to the whole family. We have read on the Internet a lot of interesting things about this event and this year we even decided to visit and be present here. We would like to visit Chateau Meichtry but we would like to stay several days and we have a problem finding a place to stay overnight. What could you recommend? I would really appreciate your help. Thanks again and wish you all the best! 

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