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Picnicking at Vineyards in North Georgia

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  1. Jim says:
    September 23, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    What an interesting article Alyce. The map you have provided will be very helpful in planning a tour of the Vineyards. I can think of nothing better than spending time in some of these beautiful places with my lovely wife. We are hoping to travel to the States once the Covid situation is under control, and Georgia will definitely be on our must see list. 

    I can’t think of anything more relaxing then taking a picnic basket to one or two of these vineyards, sipping wine while enjoying the scenery, and simply enjoying the moment.

     I’m very intrigued by the Gaining goat winery, I’ve heard about this species of goat but never seen them in the flesh. 

    Tganjs Jim

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    • Alyce says:
      September 23, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Hi Jim, vineyard picnics are a great way to spend an afternoon and the goats at Fainting Goats Vineyards are adorable! I haven’t yet seen the fainting goats in a “passed-out” state, but even so, they are quite a fun presence at the vineyard.

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  2. Jerry McCoy says:
    September 22, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    This looks to be a delightful way to have a most interesting day. It also looks like a great way to see and experience a great deal of Georgia. I hope you have reached out to the Georgia Tourism Board with your information. It looks as if you took the work out of it for them.

    Are there any other restrictions at the vineyards that you did not list? Do they have a website where you can purchase once you get home? Do they have mail order? Are they authorized to ship wine to destinations around the world?

    Viewing each of these vineyards would take several days to accomplish but it would be well worth it. You get to taste several different wines, some local favorites, as well as the more traditional. It would be a great trip to make to interact with a loved one for the memories of the vineyard and of Northern Georgia.

    Jerry

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    • Alyce says:
      September 23, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Hi Jerry, Thanks so much for sharing. There are a lot of vineyards to choose from, and they all operate independently, so you should reach out to the place(s) you are going to with your specific questions about restrictions. Many of these North Ga vineyards do offer to ship, but the places they are able to ship are usually determined by local laws about mailing alcohol. 

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  3. Geoff says:
    April 30, 2021 at 2:32 pm

    Wow, such a great choice of vineyards.  It would take weeks to get around all of those.

    Its great that you can take a picnic and just enjoy the view.  It’s great that you can take dogs too, as we go nowhere without our dog.

    Do they get very busy?  When is the best time to visit?

    Thanks for sharing.

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    • Alyce says:
      May 1, 2021 at 11:35 am

      Hi Geoff, There are definitely plenty of options for a vineyard picnic in North Georgia, and we especially enjoy taking our dog with us to enjoy a nice day. 

      The vineyards are busiest on the weekends and during the peak leaf-changing Fall season. To me, it’s the most beautiful in the Fall and worth dealing with bigger crowds to see the amazing colors. It is helpful to take your own chairs just in case you need and want a seat during peak times. Enjoy!

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  4. Rene K. says:
    April 30, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    Wow! your site is super next level, I love your use of widgets and how informative your site is. When I visit Georgia, this site bookmarked is going to be my most helpful planning tool for sure.  There were times where I felt maybe a little bombarded by so much information but Your delivery is pretty good and with the topic, there really isnt any other way to deliver the information other than straight forward.

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  5. Kevin says:
    April 7, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    Hi Alyce, these vineyards in North Georgia look amazing. I love how you talked about which vineyards allowed dogs or not. What would you say is the specialty of various North Georgian wineries? White wine? Red wine? Or something else? I would love to know for a potential trip to North Georgia. Then I can plan what food to bring to couple with the wines. Thanks for the awesome post!

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    • Alyce says:
      April 8, 2021 at 9:15 am

      Hi Kevin, Each of the wineries in North Georgia carves out its own identity, so it’s hard to pick one type of wine as a specialty. There are whites, reds, roses, and sparkling wines, and some places even offer a “wine slushie” during warmer months. Most vineyards offer at least a few white wines and a few red wines to choose from, which should give you a lot of great food pairing options. 

      When you choose a vineyard (or two) where you would like to spend an afternoon, check their online wine list for an idea of whether to expect sweet versus dry wines, etc. This should help you to create the perfect food pairings for your vineyard picnic!

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  6. Rich Gilbert says:
    February 20, 2021 at 11:39 am

    I lived in Atlanta for about 8 years before moving to the beach. I never made it to the Georgia Mountains. It is not too far away from my current home. When things clear up, I need to plan to visit some of the vineyards you mention here. Do you think the wines are as good as those in the Sonoma Valley of California? I have not been able to find a good Pinot Noir from any vineyard on this side of the country. 

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    • Alyce says:
      February 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Hi Rich, There are some wonderful wines available in Georgia, but my favorite Pinot Noir wines are usually from Willamette Valley in Oregon. I recommend visiting Frogtown Cellars for an excellent selection of red wines.  I have found that it is beneficial to let your server know your tasting preferences so that they can guide you to selections that you will enjoy the most. Cheers!

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  7. Josh says:
    November 16, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    Again, thank you for sharing this helpful information about vineyard picnics. This isn’t always information that is easy to find on winery websites so it’s helpful to have it all compiled in one place right here (plus a vineyard map!).  

    Beautiful spaces and I’m already planning my mix of charcuterie items to take on my next trip to the vineyards!! 🙂

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  8. roprimixz says:
    November 16, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    Hello there – this is fantastic! Thanks for sharing where I can take my friends and family on a nice day to enjoy good local wines with our own favorite picnic foods. It’s helpful to know which places allow dogs and what types of other things the vineyards may offer like live music. Loved the photos too! Thanks for pulling this all together, it’s definitely going to help us plan a great vineyard picnic outing in north Georgia!

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    • Alyce says:
      November 16, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      It’s wonderful to hear that you found this information helpful for your trip planning. I hope you all are able to enjoy a lovely picnic!

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  9. Eirian Silver says:
    November 13, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Oh this was a good read to come across. I’m going to have to convince my boyfriend to take me traveling. He’s not much of a traveler, but I think he’d actually go for this since it’s not horrendously far for a drive. Plus several of the locations look really nice. I also haven’t been on a picnic since I was in high school, and that was just at a swimming pool. A real picnic would be nice. It’d be great for a bonding experience. This was super nice to come across.

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    • Alyce says:
      November 13, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Hi Eirian, I’m so happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed learning about having picnics at the North Georgia vineyards. They are definitely a nice way to enjoy the scenery on a pretty day in the mountains!

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