Habersham Winery

Conveniently located on the main road between Helen and Sautee lies the Habersham Winery. One of the oldest and largest Georgia wineries, Habersham has been producing wines since 1983. There are no vineyards to roam at this tasting room, but you will be able to sample red wines, white wines, and blends.

Habersham Winery in Helen

Habersham Winery in Helen

 

Habersham Winery in Helen, GA

The tasting room is located inside the main building housing a gift shop with art, pottery, and wine accessories.

Tasting Room in Habersham Winery

Tasting Room in Habersham Winery [photo ExploreGeorgia]

Choose to sample your wines inside, or venture out to their covered patio. Two flavors of wine slushies are available year-round, but they go especially well with a hot summer day!

 

Habersham Winery Events

Habersham Winery normally hosts fun events like live music on weekends (March through October) and an annual Winefest, but the schedule may vary due to covid restrictions. Follow social media for updates and band lineup.

 

Habersham Winery Wines

Wines on display at Habersham Winery

Wines on display at Habersham Winery

Learn more about the selection of Habersham wines online or sample them at a wine tasting at the winery. Wine tastings are $12 per person and include 5 wines of your choice. Purchase your favorite wines online and get discounts of up to 30% off!

  • Habersham Estate wines – include varietal vinifera wines as well as blended wines
    • Red wines include Scarlett, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
    • White wines include Chalet White, Chardonnay, and Signet
    • Other options include Cherokee Rose
  • Southern Harvest wines – sweet wines made from southern Muscadine grapes that grow well in Georgia
    • Wide variety of sweet wine options that range in taste from jammy to juicy
  • Creekstone wines – purchase by the bottle at Habersham or visit the nearby Creekstone Winery for a wine tasting
    • Red wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cardinall, and Chambourcin
    • White wines include Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris

Availability depends on harvest, production, and demand. Check with the winery for current selections and availability.

 

Habersham Winery Hours

Habersham Winery outdoor covered patio

Habersham Winery outdoor covered patio

The tasting room is open daily for your convenience! No reservations are accepted for parties under 10. Reservations are required with 2-week advance notice for tour groups and buses.

Be sure to visit during warmer months for free live music performances on the weekends!

  • MON: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • TUE: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • WED: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • THU: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • FRI: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • SAT: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • SUN: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Lodging Near Habersham Winery

Stay near the winery fun at one of these great vacation rentals.

 

Habersham Winery Contact Info

Entrance to Habersham Winery in Helen

Entrance to Habersham Winery in Helen

The main location for Habersham Winery is in the Nacoochee Village just a half mile south of Helen.

You can also find wines from Habersham Winery at Creekstone Winery and Dahlonega Tasting Room.

 

Habersham Vineyards Reviews

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Learn more on the North Georgia Vineyard & Wineries pageVisit Habersham Vineyards during regular hours or during the Georgia Wine Highway during the month of August.

 

8 Responses

  1. Kokontala says:

    Good day, I’m pleased to meet you. Well, it’s my first time to come across Habersham Winery though it has been producing wines since 1983 as you outlined.  I’m thrilled to know that even though there are no vineyards to roam at this tasting room, you will still be able to sample reds, whites and blends. This is a very interesting piece of writing, thanks for sharing.

    • Alyce says:

      Hello Kokontala, Habersham Winery is a popular choice for a wine tasting stop. It is not located on a vineyard, but its proximity to Alpine Helen makes it an easy part of a fun day in town.

  2. AlyseS says:

    Great article on the Habersham Winery.  It sounds like a great place to visit.  The wine prices are good too and it would be fun to go to the gift shop.  If I’m ever out that way to Georgia, I will definitely visit the Habersham Winery.  Do they have a wine club?  

    • Alyce says:

      Hi AlyseS, I am not aware of a wine club at Habersham Winery, but they do offer discounts for higher volume purchases.

  3. Abel says:

    Hey there! I have been examining some numbers. This is the oldest and largest wineries in Georgia. About 150 tons of grapes are grown annually in Habersham’s own Mossy Creek and Stonepile vineyards. That’s a lot! These grapes are then used to produces an excess of 15,000 cases of wine per year.

    • Alyce says:

      Hi Abel, Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned about the Habersham Winery! This is one of the bigger wineries in North Georgia and it is not uncommon to find these wines stocked in stores across the state and southern region.

  4. Jerry says:

    I did not know that the state of Georgia produces wine, but they sure have the climate for it. Being a big fan of chardonnay, I would immediately go for the $18 Habersham. Should be a crispy and fresh wine, as it is not fermented in oak barrels. I knew Texas and New York produce wine, but mainly or only for local consumption. Is it the same for Georgian wine? I am missing the wine tasting opportunities where I live and lived before, so when I read this I am very tempted to go somewhere.

    • Alyce says:

      Hi Jerry, North Georgia has a large wine industry that includes 2 designated AVAs. It does seem that these wines are more available in local markets than farther away, but the wineries are continually entering international competitions that bring more attention to these local treats!

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