Vineyards & Wineries in the Georgia Mountains
The climate and specific geography of the North Georgia mountains 📍produce award-winning red, white, and rose wines among the Blue Ridge mountain scenery. This distinctive environment allows unique opportunities to enjoy local craftsmanship and taste the local flavors.
The North Georgia mountains are home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): the Dahlonega Plateau AVA and the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA. These regions are recognized for their specific geographic pedigrees and have strict rules about which wines can display the AVA label. 🥂
Additionally, the other wineries of North Georgia craft their own amazing wines 🍇 without the restrictions of adhering to AVA guidelines.
Download a printable wine country guide or use the interactive North Georgia Wineries Map 🗺️ below to find the best North Georgia wineries 🍷 for your visit.
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Vineyards and Wineries in the GA Mountains
Most of the North Georgia vineyards and tasting rooms are family-friendly places to spend an afternoon — many have outdoor games on-site, and a few include live music on the weekends. Many are also pet-friendly, but a general rule is that the vineyards that have restaurants on-site do not allow pets.
No matter which part of the Georgia mountains you visit, there are many great vineyards and wineries to explore. Explore North Georgia wine country 🍇 for its natural scenic beauty or for its award-winning wines—either way, you are sure to be delighted!
North Georgia Wine Country Map
Download a printable North Georgia Wine Country Guide or use the interactive map 🗺️🍷to explore the wide variety of Georgia mountain vineyards and wineries you can visit for a local wine tasting! 🍾
To see even more wineries (in parts of the state other than North Georgia), click the check box for “GA Wineries Other Regions” in the map legend.
Wineries in the Blue Ridge area
Bear Claw Vineyards in Blue Ridge, Georgia
These mountain wineries near Blue Ridge offer scenic spaces to enjoy their wines. If you’d rather sip in between exploring the shops along Main Street in Blue Ridge, look for additional wine-tasting rooms within walking distance of each other in downtown Blue Ridge!
- Bear Claw Vineyards, 2281 Tennis Court Rd, Blue Ridge, GA
- Kerith House, 611 Maple Grove Road, Morganton, GA
- Mercier Orchards, 598 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA
NOTE: When the owners retired in March 2025, Serenberry Vineyards at 450 Tipton Trail in Morganton was closed permanently.
Wineries in Upper Hiwassee Highlands
Patio at Crane Creek Winery in Young Harris, Georgia
Straddling Georgia and North Carolina, this high-elevation Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA wineries produce great wines, perfect for sipping while enjoying rolling pastures and scenic Appalachian views. Visit these vineyard wineries outside Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Young Harris.
- Crane Creek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris, GA
- Hightower Creek Vineyards, 7150 Canaan Drive, Hiawassee, GA
- Living Water Winery, 291 Living Water Ln, Blairsville, GA
- Odom Springs Vineyards, 637 Odom Rd, Blairsville, GA
- Paradise Hills, 366 Paradise Rd, Blairsville, GA
- Redtail Mountain Vineyard, 400 White Rd, Blairsville, GA
Wineries in Northeast Georgia
Autumn at Tiger Mountain Vineyards in Tiger, GA
Home to a handful of hidden-gem wineries, this region offers bold wines and peaceful, scenic vineyard retreats in the most Northeastern part of Georgia.
- Stonewall Creek Vineyards, 323 Standing Deer Lane, Tiger, GA
- Terra Incognita Vineyard, Vandiver Mountain Rd, Clarkesville, GA
- Tiger Mountain Vineyards, 2592 Old Highway 441 South, Tiger, GA
NOTE: When the owners retired in April 2026, 12 Spies Vineyards & Farm at 550 Black Branch Rd in Rabun Gap was closed permanently.
Wineries in the Ellijay area
Roo Mountain Vineyards Outdoor Patio in Winter
Best known for apple orchards and great wineries, Ellijay blends local award-winning wines with a laid-back mountain vibe.
- Buckley Vineyards, 708 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay, GA
- Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA
- Ellijay River Vineyards, 111 River Birch Lane, Ellijay, GA
- Engelheim Vineyards, 127 Lakeview Rd, Ellijay, GA
- Grapes and Ladders Vineyards and Winery, GA-382 West, Ellijay, GA
- Ott Vineyards and Winery, 230 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay, GA
- Roo Mountain Vineyards, 1493 Old Flat Branch Road, Ellijay, GA
Wineries in Jasper & Talking Rock
Fainting Goat Vineyards views of Mountain Rainbows
The nearby towns of Jasper and Talking Rock feature family-run vineyards, intimate tasting rooms, and scenic countryside escapes.
- Cairn View Winery, 299 Happy Trails Way, Jasper, GA
- Canoe Vineyard & Winery, 119 Inland Drive, Talking Rock, GA
- Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA
- Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery, 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, GA
- Sharp Mountain Vineyards, 110 Rathgeb Trail, Jasper, GA
Wineries in Dahlonega
Kaya Vineyard in Dahlonega
Rolling hills and mountain breezes create the perfect setting for the Dahlonega Plateau AVA, with its expansive vineyards, award-winning wineries, and local wine tastings offering scenic views.
- Accent Cellars, 215 Auraria Rd, Dahlonega, GA
- Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery, 3610 Cavender Creek Rd, Dahlonega, GA
- Doghobble Wine Farm, 10 Roy Grindle Rd, Dahlonega, GA
- Etowah Meadery, 4690 Hwy 52 East, Dahlonega, GA
- Frogtown Cellars, 700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, GA
- Kaya Vineyard & Winery, 5400 Town Creek Rd, Dahlonega, GA
- Montaluce Winery and Estates, 501 Hightower Church Rd, Dahlonega, GA
- Three Sisters Vineyards, 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA
- Dahlonega Resort & Vineyard, 400 Blueberry Hill Drive, Dahlonega, GA
- Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA
Wineries in the Cleveland area
The Cottage Winery vineyard in Summer at Sunset
Cleveland combines family-friendly wineries with classic Southern hospitality, making it great for easygoing tastings and enjoying the mountain vineyard scenery.
- CeNita Vineyards & Winery, 591 Dock Dorsey Rd, Cleveland, GA
- Limoges Cellars, 312 Conasauga Dr, Cleveland, GA
- Serenity Cellars, 265 Laurel Ridge Rd, Cleveland, GA
- Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery, 172 Lloyds Honey Farm Road, Cleveland, GA
- The Cottage Vineyard & Winery, 5050 Hwy 129 N, Cleveland, GA
- Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 1717 Highway 255 S, Cleveland, GA
Wineries in the Helen area
Mountain views at Creekstone Winery in Sautee, GA
The Helen and Sautee Nacoochee wineries offer welcoming wineries with handcrafted wines, relaxed tastings, and old-world charm.
- Creekstone Winery, 295 Hardman Farm Road, Sautee, GA
- Habersham Winery, 7025 South Main Street, Helen, GA
- Sylvan Valley Lodge and Cellars, 747 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Wineries in Other Georgia Regions
In addition to the North Georgia mountain vineyards, many other regions of Georgia also have impressive wineries and vineyards. View these additional 30+ wineries above by clicking the checkbox in the map legend.
- Northwestern Georgia Wineries: Broken Horseshoe Winery & Vineyard, Deep Springs Vineyards, and The Georgia Winery and Vineyards
- Western Georgia Wineries: Little Vine Vineyards, Newby Farm + Vineyard, Paris Mountain Vineyards, The Vineyard at Hominy Creek, Three Strands Vineyard and Winery, and Trillium Vineyard
- Metro Atlanta North Wineries: Big Door Vineyards, Broken Anchor Winery, Château Élan Winery & Resort, Cloudland Vineyards & Winery, Creekside Farms, Feathers Edge Vineyards, Flowery Branch Winery and Vineyard, Mulberry Springs Vineyard & Winery, Qualusi Vineyards, Stoney J’s Farm Winery, and The Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards
- Eastern Foothills Georgia Wineries: Blue Cielo Farms, Boutier Winery & Inn, Currahee Vineyard & Winery, Southern Origin Meadery, and
Sweet Acre Farms Winery(closed after fire) - South Georgia Wineries: Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards Tasting Room, Five Points Berries Winery, Gin Creek, Horse Creek Winery, Jail Creek Farms Winery, Paulk Vineyards, Still Pond Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, Watermelon Creek Vineyard, and Wolf Creek Plantation
Tips for Wine Tasting in the Georgia Mountains
Wine tastings are a great way to enjoy a variety of local flavors while touring the area. Follow these tips to get the most out of your vineyard and winery visits.
- Wear comfortable shoes: while most tasting rooms are located inside, parking may be on a gravel or dirt lot, and any optional vineyard tours will require walking outside among the vines
- Avoid light-colored clothing: if someone in your group is all thumbs, darker clothes will help hide any accidental spills of red wine
- Use a crossbody purse/satchel: these designs will keep hands free for tasting wines and taking notes
- Designate a driver: the mountain roads are beautiful, but they are also quite curvy and require an alert driver
- Share tastings: shared tastings reduce total alcohol consumed, which is especially helpful when visiting multiple vineyards
- Stay hydrated: bring a water bottle or ask for water with each wine tasting
- Avoid perfumes: for everyone’s benefit, do not wear heavy fragrances that may inhibit the ability to smell wines
- Take notes: ask for a tasting sheet and take notes on vineyard favorites, or keep track of selections with a wine app
- Bring your I.D.: many places have a strict policy of carding everyone – be sure to have proof of your legal drinking age (21+)
- Plan on visiting 3 or 4 vineyards per day: don’t expect to see all of the North Georgia vineyards in one day – give yourself time to enjoy each location and focus on one area’s vineyards at a time
- Set your destinations in your GPS / navigation in advance: depending on your cell phone provider, your reception may not have the fastest connection or allow you to look up addresses while on-site at each vineyard (but your GPS should still work without data if your destinations have been set in advance)
- Take activities for kids: many vineyards do have outdoor games for kids (and adults) to enjoy, but if not, the kids will likely be bored, and it can help to take something to keep them occupied
- Get a great deal: visit during the annual Georgia Wine Highway event and get FREE wine tastings at select Georgia wineries by purchasing a wine “Passport”
What to Take to Wine Tastings in the GA Mountains
These items will help you maximize your North Georgia wine country visits.
- Water bottles – take a water bottle to stay hydrated during wine tastings
- Wine bottle carriers – protect your belongings from wine bottle spills with a highly-rated JetBag
- Tote Cooler – select vineyards without restaurants encourage picnics on-site
- Snacks – enjoy light snacks in between tastings (be mindful of the weather so nothing melts in the car)
- Metallic pens to mark your glass & your bottles of wine – use these markers (that easily wash off of glass) to identify wine glasses and bottles
- Crossbody bags – carry belongings with a crossbody bag for men or for women while keeping your hands free
- Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Liquid Pen – clean up any red wine spills and stains
- Foldable UPF 50 Hat – shield eyes and face from harmful UV rays while outside in the sun
- Polarized Sunglasses with UV protection – eliminate glare and protect vision
- Mineral Brush-on Sunscreen – easily carry this portable, brush-on, non-greasy sunscreen to enjoy time in the sun while protecting skin
- Local road maps
- request a free Georgia road map via mail, but note that it only includes major highways (it will not include local mountain roads)
- download Google Maps offline maps – do this in advance for moments when you do not have data coverage
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Which are your favorite North Georgia wineries, and which Georgia vineyards are you looking forward to visiting?
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Wineries in North Georgia, USA
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- 🍸 North Georgia – Distilleries and Spirits
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Before reading this, I didn’t know that Georgia had vineyards and wineries to choose from. The breakdown of the different regions truly helped me to figure out what kind of wine I would be looking for dependent on the climate and set up of the various wineries and vineyards. I know now that any time I’m in the Georgia area, I can use this comprehensive list to my advantage. Great post!
North Georgia’s vineyards are a great excuse to take a trip into the mountains! I’m happy to share the info about them so that more people can become familiar with this beautiful region!!
Thankyou, great article. I like the color scheme on your website, and the interesting social media buttons on the right hand side. Usually I see social media buttons on the left so I appreciate the change of scenery here on your website. Also, when you have the social buttons on the right side, it doesn’t block your content .
That’s a great idea to stay hydrated while doing wine tastings. Alcohol can dehydrate you, so having some water will help you stay hydrated. Also, I imagine it will help keep your pallette fresh so you can fully experience each flavor.
Thanks for the feedback Edward!
Hi there!
What an amazing article you have written. This is so helpful to know that there is a award winning wineyard in georgia thay makes red and white wines. This will help the wine lovers most as they now have not to travel all the way country to find some good wine. Moreover you have mentioned the places nicely where they will find wines. This will be loved for sure
The vineyard and wineries are a real treasure of the region. I’m so happy to share these gems with the world!
Hi there!
Lovely article you have written. knowing about that there is a award winning wine yard in Georgia that makes red and white wines. This will help the wine lovers most as they now have not to travel all the way country to find some good wine. And also you showed the places where wines are being produced so nicely. Hope you to share more helpful posts like this
There are so many types of wonderful wines in the area that everyone is bound to find their favorite, whether it’s a sweet muscadine, crisp white, or big and hearty dry red wine.
My family has started our own vineyard here in the Philippines. We got the idea when we saw a post on Facebook showing that grapes can grown successfully in particularly warm climate like our country, so we came up with the idea of creating our own vineyard in the farmland we inherited from our father. To further improve the newly started vineyard, I think we should drop by those vineyards in Georgia that you have shared next time we visit the USA. Thanks for sharing the map, we’ll take note of this.
Wow Gomer, that is great!! Georgia’s wine country is relatively new compared to other parts of the world, so it probably would be a very educational trip for you and your family. The winemakers are generally very approachable and happy to talk about the methods they have found that produce the best wines. Best of luck with your new venture!!
Thanks for this interesting article about Georgia and its vineyards and wineries.
I must admit, that when first saw the title I thought it’s about the country Georgia, not the state in the United States. But the map on the page made it clear.
I have only read and drank the American wines from California. Good to know that Georgia also produces some good wines. I hope I have a chance to try one day.
Hi Sandy, Georgia (USA) now has two designated AVA’s (American Viticultural Areas). These AVA’s are designated wine grape-growing regions in the United States that are distinguishable by geographic features, with boundaries defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), United States Department of the Treasury.
The Upper Hiawassee Highlands AVA and Dahlonega Plateau AVA are now a recognized part of this system and produce some of the best wines in Georgia.
This federal designation allows winemakers and consumers to attribute a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of a wine made from grapes grown in an area to the wine’s geographic origin. Sections of wine growing regions with the same climate, soil, elevation and physical features are assigned an official AVA designation. The AVA system identifies the origin of American wines in a manner similar to those used in France. A wine with an AVA label must have 85% of its grapes grown in that viticultural area.
Hey there,
Thank you for your article. I really like the feel of your website. It’s pretty cool. I really like the map mashup you have of the different wineries in GA. Pretty cool. Can you show me how to do that? Only thing I didn’t like is that you don’t have a lot of descriptive information for each link. But I know each site serves a different purpose. I recommend considering that though.
Take care
Eddie
Hi Eddie, Thanks for visiting.
This map page is a kind of summary page of the locations of all the vineyards in the Georgia Mountains… something to help you visually map out a trip. However, if you click on any of the vineyard names in the list, you will land on a page with a lengthy description of each vineyard and what it offers. Hope that helps!
If you’d like to create a similar map for your own publication, I used a wordpress plugin called Hero Maps.
Thanks for this incredible article, at least I don’t have to head all the way across the country to Napa Valley to find some incredible wine-producing regions. It may surprise some people to learn that there are thriving vineyards in Georgia that are making delicious and award winning wines and I appreciate you making this easy and possible to locate one. Putting it on my list next time I plan a romantic vacation. Thanks alot
I’m happy to hear that you’re considering a trip to the area. The vineyards are a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery and local craftsmanship!
This is great! I have always wanted to visit Georgia but never made it because of work. I have to visit soon because my husband is from Georgia and we want to stop by and visit his family soon. This will be a perfect thing to do while we are out there, not sure how will I be with his family yet, that can be my get out card lol. Never thought that GA has these many vineyards, will absolutely stop by a few of the list.
I might do some hiking as well to just recharge my energy.
Cheers!
These vineyards are a great way to enjoy the mountains. There are vineyards in the other parts of the state as well, but in my opinion, these are the best (and definitely the most scenic)!