Open since May 2020, the Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery is a farm-to-table winery and meadery that grows 100% of its own fruit and honey for its wines and meads.

Tesnatee River Winery & Meadery in Cleveland GA

Sample the handcrafted wines and meads while enjoying complimentary artisan bread with every tasting!

Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery

Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery

Although the next-door Allison’s Honey & Vineyard has been producing local honey for North Georgia for decades, the recent addition of the Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery gives visitors another way to enjoy locally crafted products.

Visit the tasting room at this boutique winery for their delicious farm-to-table wines, meads, honey, syrups, jams, jellies, and seasonal fruits. Browse the store for more artisanal products like 100% beeswax candles, natural lip balms, and soaps! Enjoy a glass, bottle, or tasting flight of Tesnatee River wines and meads, or enjoy one of the local beer selections.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in the casual winery atmosphere.

Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery Tastings

The Allison family is dedicated to producing high-quality products without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Expect creative flavors of handcrafted meads and wines including many award winners.

Try a wine and mead tasting to find your new favorite drinks or purchase selections by the glass or bottle. Recent offerings have included Appalachian Blue (mead), Southern Supreme (mead), Blackberry Delight (wine), Allison’s Red (wine), Allison’s White (wine), and Tesnatee River Rosé (wine).

As a bonus, all tastings include a complimentary bread basket. Charcuterie plates, cheese boards, and sourdough loaves are also available for purchase.

Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery Hours

The tasting room at Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery

Open daily for your convenience! Be sure to check out the bees on display in the tasting room (in the far left corner of the room in the photo above).

• MON: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• TUE: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• WED: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• THU: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• FRI: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• SAT: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• SUN: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery Contact Info

• Call: +1 (706) 352-5488
• Address: 172 Lloyds Honey Farm Road, Cleveland GA
• GPS: 34.5835731, -83.8157998
• Email: tesnateeriver@gmail.com
• Website: tesnateeriverwineryandmeadery.business.site

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Lodging Near Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery

Extended your vacation vibes and stay in a nearby North Georgia vacation rental.

Waterfront Cabin on the Tesnatee River

Vacation Rental House on the Tesnatee River in North Georgia [photo VRBO]

Reserve your stay at Rivers Edge On The Tesnatee and enjoy the calming sounds and views of the water (every window looks out onto the river!). This location on the Tesnatee River provides a great central place to start each day’s adventures in the North Georgia wine country! Located about 3 miles from Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery and about 4 miles from Kaya Vineyard and Winery.

No smoking, no events, and no pets allowed.

• Large 3,000 square foot house that sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
• Average cost of $295 / night (plus taxes and fees)
  • Primary renter must be at least 25 years old
• Click here to check rates and availability

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