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Ellijay River Vineyards

111 River Birch Lane, Ellijay, GA

Located near Ellijay on one of the most beautiful, park-like riverfront sites is Ellijay River Vineyards. There is currently no permanent building or tasting room, but there is a “wine tasting tent” set up on the property’s border with the Ellijay River.

Bring a picnic and enjoy some wine in this natural setting — complete with the relaxing sound of rushing water. Riverfront picnic tables, chairs, swings, and benches are available, as well as a couple of lawn games to enjoy with your family. Leashed dogs are welcome to visit.

Wine is available for sale by the bottle or glass. Bathrooms are available in the Red Barn (on site), but require a 5 minute walk / quick drive from the tasting area. There is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy, but be aware that there are no indoor public areas at this vineyard.

Note that as of April 2018, they have sold out of red wine, and more is not expected until August 2018. Although they do not grow grapes for sweet wines, they do have a Georgia-grown peach wine available from Sweet Acre Farms Winery.

HOURS

MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: CLOSED
FRI: CLOSED
SAT: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
SUN: 1:00pm – 8:00pm

COST

Wine tastings priced at $6 (when available)
- 4 x 1oz tastes
- Red wine is currently sold out (expected to be available August 2018)
Two wines currently available at the vineyard
- Seyval Blanc 2015 (from Ellijay River Vineyards) $7 glass / $18 bottle
- Sweet Ass Peach Wine (from Sweet Acre Farms Winery) $7.50 glass / $21 bottle
$5 to keep the souvenir wine glass
$10 cheese plates
Bring your own picnic or snacks to enjoy by the Ellijay River

CONTACT & VISIT: Ellijay River Vineyards

MAIN: +1 (770) 315-9121
ADDRESS: 111 River Birch Lane, Ellijay, GA
GPS COORDINATES: (34.75949,-84.422593)
EMAIL: contact@ellijayrivervineyards.com
WEBSITE: EllijayRiverVineyards.com

REVIEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK: @EllijayRiverVineyards Rated 5.0 (45+ Facebook reviews), 925+ Likes
INSTAGRAM:
- @ellijayrivervineyards 30+ Followers
- @ellijayrivervineyard
TripAdvisor: Rated 5.0 (1 TripAdvisor review)
YELP: Rated 5.0 (1 YELP review)

ADVANCE PURCHASE DISCOUNTS

Check Groupon for limited-time only special offers.

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Dahlonega, Eat & Drink, Vineyards & Wine, Wedding Venues

Frogtown Cellars

700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, GA

An incredibly large selection of award winning wines makes Frogtown Cellars a GaMountainsGuide.com favorite! Frogtown has 44 acres of vineyards on their 57 acre North Georgia property, with 25 different varieties of wine grapes. Over 20,000 grape vines in these Dahlonega Plateau vineyards can produce up to 180 tons of premium wine grapes per year (over 10,000 cases of estate grown wine)! It’s easy to find a favorite with so many choices of award-winning red and white wines to delight the palette.

Indoor and outdoor seating for you to relax and enjoy your wines, while taking in the gorgeous mountain and vineyard scenery.

No pets allowed (for both indoor and outdoor areas), due to restaurant / food service on site.

HOURS

MON: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
TUE: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
WED: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
THU: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
FRI: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 6:00pm (an hour later than others in the area)
SUN: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
- Panini Bar lunch Friday – Sunday until 3:30pm
- Italian Bistro dinner Friday – Sunday from 5:00pm – 8:30pm
- Brunch on Sundays

COST

$14 – $24 Wine tastings
- 6 different wine flights available (subject to change)
- Includes 4-5 wines
- Flights may include suggested add-on for $3
$19 and up bottles of wine (can be purchased online for shipment to select states)
Glasses of wine available in the tasting room

CITIZENS WINE CLUB

Purchase 12 bottles per year (3 bottles each quarter) and receive:

Free tastings during visits
20% discount on club selections
15% discount on bottles
20% discount on cases
10% discount on food purchases including dinners, brunches, & Panini Bar
Access to more wines including pre-release wines, special cuvees, and Members Only released wines
“Citizens Only” events including
- Wine Club Soirees
- Barrel Tastings
No corkage fees for wines consumed on premises

Your choice of membership:

Red wines only
White wines only
Mixed red and white wines

The shipments go out in September, December, February, and May, or you may choose pickup your wines when you visit the vineyard.

DINING

Cheese plates always available
Panini Bar (Friday – Sunday until 3:30pm)
- Menu of Panini Sandwiches with Salad and Potato Chips
Italian Bistro (Friday – Sunday 5:00pm – 8:30pm)
- Newly opened April 2018
- Freshly made foods including Cannelloni, Lasagna, Moussaka, and Pizza
- No additional markups on wine
Sunday Brunch (12:30pm – 2:30pm):
- $27.50 – choice of Eggs Benedict, Shrimp ‘n Grits, or Quiche of the Day
- Baked goodies
- Mimosa or a glass of selected wines
Tickets for special event dinners can be purchased online
Dine on the covered deck or inside the tasting room

WEDDINGS

Frogtown Cellars has a number of options to make your dream wedding come true. Choose from the lakeside pavillion, vineyard hillsides, or tasting room deck for an amazing ceremony with beautiful vineyard and mountain views.

Peak seasons for booking are Fall and Spring
Contact weddings@frogtown.com for more information

AWARDS

Most awarded winery in America that is not located in California
Craig Kritzer, Frogtown’s wine grower and maker, has been named one of the top 100 most influential United States Winemakers by Michael Cervin of intowine.com
Wine Business Monthly recognized Frogtown as one of the top 10 hot Brands in the United States

CONTACT & VISIT: Frogtown Cellars

MAIN: +1 (706) 865-0687
ADDRESS: 700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, GA
- Frogtown Cellars also has a South Georgia location with tasting room & vineyard in Hahira (see website for details)
GPS COORDINATES: (34.6152903,-83.8748023)
EMAIL: cydney@frogtownwine.com
WEBSITE: Frogtown.us

REVIEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK:
- @FrogtownWines Rated 4.4 (360+ Facebook reviews), 6,200+ Likes
- @Frogtown-Cellars-And-Vineyard-214294851961023 Rated 4.2 (175 Facebook reviews), 1,500+ Likes
INSTAGRAM: @FrogtownCellars 350+ Followers
TripAdvisor: Rated 4.0 (250+ TripAdvisor reviews)
TWITTER: @FrogtownCellars 195+ Followers
YELP: Rated 3.0 (100+ YELP reviews)

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Dahlonega, Eat & Drink, Vineyards & Wine, Wedding Venues

Three Sisters Vineyards

439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA (Dahlonega area)

Dahlonega’s first family farm winery is Three Sisters Vineyards, a name inspired by the property’s view of Lumpkin County’s Three Sisters Mountain. They have proudly offered wine from 100% Estate Grown grapes since their first day. Enjoy their unique wines including a bold Cabernet Franc (a personal favorite), their fortified port, or one of their amazing sparkling wines. There is also live music on the Crush Pad deck on occasions.

Dogs are welcome year-round (see dog policy on Wine Tasting page) and Three Sisters even has dog treats available behind their bar in the main tasting room.

Vineyard has gravel roads and parking lot (plan footwear accordingly).

HOURS

MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: 11:00am – 5:00pm
FRI: 11:00am – 5:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 5:00pm
SUN: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Last Call is 4:45pm
Reservations are required for groups of 7+
Tours by request and based on availability
SEASONAL HOURS: closed for holidays

COST

$15 Wine Tastings
- 5 wines of your choice
$20 Georgia Cuvée Toast Wine Tasting
$25 Chicks and Chocolate Wine Tasting
- 6 wines with artisan chocolate pairings
- keepsake glass
$17 – $43 Bottles of Wine
Bottle Discounts
- 5% Discount for 6 bottles
- 10% Discount for 12 bottles
Order online via VinoShipper for shipping to 35+ States

WEDDINGS

Vineyard Wedding Venue with 184 acres
Facility rental fees start at $3,500
Small events to larger events with 100 to 150 guests – even up to 300+

UNIQUE GIFTS: PRIVATE LABEL WINES

$25 for Private Label Wines
- Red or White Bottles of Wine
- Custom label includes your picture & message
- Great for Special Occasions, Promotions, Gifts, etc
- No minimum order required

CONTACT & VISIT: Three Sisters Vineyards

MAIN: +1 (706) 865-9463
ADDRESS: 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA
GPS COORDINATES: (34.6089086,-83.8788088)
EMAIL: dp@threesistersvineyards.com
WEBSITE: ThreeSistersVineyards.com

REVIEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK: @ThreeSistersVineyards 6500+ Likes
INSTAGRAM: @ThreeSistersVineyards 280+ Followers
TripAdvisor: Rated 4.0 (160+ TripAdvisor reviews)
TWITTER: @ThreeSistersVin 160+ Followers
YELP: Rated 3.5 (35+ YELP reviews)

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Eat & Drink, Vineyards & Wine, Wedding Venues

Currahee Vineyard & Winery

3301 West Currahee, Toccoa, GA

Currahee Vineyard & Winery is located at the southern start of the Georgia Mountains in Toccoa. They boast a selection of Red, White, Sweet (including an apple wine), and even Wine Slushies. A covered tasting area has views of their vines and Currahee Mountain in the distance. The staff couldn’t possibly be more friendly and welcoming – even on a crowded Sunday afternoon while live music is playing.

Seating is available inside the tasting room, on a covered patio adjacent to tasting room, and outside. Enjoy the small, family-owned winery and the hand-crafted wines from Vinifera, Muscadine, and other native grapes.

Parking lot and driveway is gravel / not paved (plan footwear accordingly).

HOURS

MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
FRI: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 6:00pm
SUN: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Live music on Sundays (2:30pm-5:30pm)

COST

Wine Tasting Flights start at $4
- $4 / 1 or 2 wines
- $5 / 4 wines
- $6 / 6 wines
- $7 / 8 wines
- $10 / all wines
$5 – $8 Individual Glasses
$15 – $28 Bottles of Wine
Engelheim’s Trillium (red) wine is also available at the vineyard for $8 per glass / $32 per bottle
Engelheim’s Traminette (white) wine may also be available

DISCOUNTS

Georgia Residents qualify for $10 flat rate shipping charge on orders ranging 6 – 12 bottles (use coupon code “shipping” when preparing to check out)

WEDDINGS

Outdoor areas available for weddings and other private events
- All event areas are outdoors overlooking vineyards and Currahee Mountain views
- Tents are recommended for event during colder / rainier months of November – April

EVENTS

Live music on Sundays
Winemaker’s Dinners – tickets can be purchased online for these special events (Valentine’s Day, etc)

CONTACT & VISIT: Currahee Vineyard & Winery

MAIN: +1 (706) 768-5383
ADDRESS: 3301 West Currahee, Toccoa, GA
GPS COORDINATES: (34.5429038,-83.3579062999)
EMAIL: Marvind@curraheevineyards.com
WEBSITE: CurraheeVineyards.com

REVIEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK: @Currahee.Vineyards 3200+ Likes
INSTAGRAM: @CurraheeVineyardAndWinery 350+ Followers
TripAdvisor: Rated 4.5 (30+ TripAdvisor reviews)
YELP: Rated 5.0 (12 YELP reviews)

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Cabin Rentals, Eat & Drink, Stay, Vineyards & Wine, Wedding Venues

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery

3610 Cavender Creek Rd, Dahlonega, GA

At Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, you can enjoy a variety of wines including white, red, blush, sweet & more! The gentle rolling hills of the property are lined with grape vines, while the donkeys and friendly farm steward animals add an element of delight. Enjoy your wine from the tasting room or venture outside for views of the farm and vineyard. Book the antique log cabin (1820’s) on site and even stay at Cavender Creek overnight!

Outdoor seating available (picnic tables)
No pets allowed (working animals live at vineyard)

HOURS

MON: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
FRI: 12:30pm – 7:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 7:00pm
SUN: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
May close early (5pm) on days of weddings / special events – call to confirm closing time
Reservations required for groups of 6+ (20% gratuity will be charged)
Live music every Saturday afternoon (see schedule)

COST

$12 Wine Tastings
- 4 wines (your choice)
- Keep the Cavender Creek glass for $5
$5 Glasses of Red / White / Blush Wines (current wine menu)
$4 Glasses of Muscadine & Sangria
$3 Wine Shots
$18 – $32 Bottles of Wine
Wine Slushies (seasonal)
- Mar – Oct
- flavors may include mint mojito
Domestic Beers available
$15 Cheese & Fruit Trays
10% Military Discount in Tasting Room
On-site lodging available for $225 / night
Call for event pricing in tasting room, cabin, event barn, or property

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Event Barn vineyard wedding venue
Wedding ceremonies, receptions, reunions, birthday parties, & bachelorette / bachelor parties + more
Tasting room, cabin, event barn, and property are all available for events
Call or email your with event dates and specifics for more information

ANNUAL & ONGOING EVENTS

Live music on Saturday afternoons
Additional music dates & events announced on website

LODGING: Stay in the Vineyard

Lodging Available at Cavender Creek’s restored antique log cabin (dates back to the 1820s)
Rates from $225 / Night at “The Cabin in the Vines” via AirBNB
- Porches that overlook Cavender Creek’s farms & vineyards
- Across from the tasting room
- Sleeps 6
  - 2 king bedrooms
  - Queen-size futon (living room)
- Two wood burning fireplaces (living room & upstairs bedroom)
- Two full bathrooms

CONTACT & VISIT: Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery

MAIN: +1 (706) 867-7700
ADDRESS: 3610 Cavender Creek Rd, Dahlonega, GA
GPS COORDINATES: (34.5592301,-83.9083781)
EMAIL: hello@cavendercreekvineyards.com
WEBSITE: CavenderCreekVineyards.com

REVIEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK: @CavenderCreekVineyards Rated 4.7 (210+ Facebook reviews), 15700+ Likes
Google+
INSTAGRAM: @CavenderCreekVW 630+ Followers
TripAdvisor: Rated 4.5 (90+ TripAdvisor reviews)
YELP: Rated 4.0 (45+ YELP reviews)

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Eat & Drink, Ellijay, Vineyards & Wine

Ott Farms and Vineyard

230 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay, GA

One of Georgia’s newest vineyards is Ott Farms and Vineyard near Ellijay. Although they opened briefly for the 2018 Wine Highway Week, they are currently not open to the public while they finish construction on their brand new tasting room. They hope to be opening in June 2018. Look forward to a very friendly and knowledgeable staff, easy drinking wines, and some of the best views around!

HOURS

Not currently open to public
Expected opening June or July 2018

EXPECTED COST

$7 – $8 Glasses of Wine
$20 – $28 Bottles of Wine

WINES

Golden Promise ($7 / $22) – 100% Georgia grown blend of Seyval Blanc and Traminette
Shameless ($7 / $23) – 100% Georgia grown Chambourcin
Sweet Sensation ($7 / $20) – sweet Carlos White Muscadine
Engelheim Vineyards Doxology ($8 / $28) – blend of Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, Chambourcin, and Mourvedre
Engelheim Vineyards Roundtop Red ($7 / $20) – blend of Muscadine and Cabernet Franc

CONTACT: Ott Farms and Vineyard

MAIN: +1 (706) 502-8700
ADDRESS: 230 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay, GA
GPS COORDINATES: (34.613655,-84.417140099)
EMAIL: OttFarmsAndVineyard@gmail.com
WEB: no live websites 4/2018

REVIEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA

YELP: no reviews yet

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