Friday, September 21, 2018

Wineries On Wine Tours Dahlonega GA

By Harold Baker


When people think of wine tours and tasting in the United States, they often think of Sonoma first and foremost. And while this very gorgeous valley in California is a fantastic destination, people on the east coast don't always have time or money to travel that far. If that is the case, then consider wine tours Dahlonega GA the next time you want some vino without a long travel.

There are a number of mountains and foothills in the northern Georgia area that surround the Dahlonega area and make them unique. It creates soil and climate that is optimal for the growing of grapes, which the six local wineries then turn into thousands of cases of wine each year. These wineries also have many other offerings such as food and event spaces for rent.

The smallest of these wineries is Cavender Creek, located at 3610 Cavender Creek Road. They focus mostly on quality rather than quantity, producing about 1,400 cases per year, compared to thousands more that other local wineries do. The quality is evident in their American Nortons, cabernets sauvignons and petit Manseng bottles that they produce.

If you want views, try out the Kaya Windery & Vineyard, which used to be called the Blackstock Vineyards. This destination is the largest vineyard in the area, and has facilities fit for a 300 person wedding or other event. You can often find a live band playing on 2,000 square foot covered patio. If you prefer indoors, the tasting room has 12 feet tall windows that give you the best views in the entire area of the local foothills as you sip on new vintages.

The Montaluce Winery & Estates is located at 501 Hightower Church Road and has a distinctly Tuscan vibe. The entire place is decorated to look like a Tuscan villa, which is why many brides choose it as their wedding spot. There are free tours and wine tastings daily to sip and buy any varietal.

The Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery is located at 180 Wolf Mountain Trail and features traditional European and southern cuisine in their restaurant, which are expertly paired with their wines. In fact, Wolf Mountain is known across the entire east coast as a wine destination, in part because their vintages have won over 150 medals in various U. S. Competitions. People also clamor to get a bottle of their famous Champenoise sparkling wine when it comes out each year.

Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery at 439 Vineyard Way, features a rock wall patio and crush pad deck for relaxing with a glass of their homemade vintages. They produce up to 4,000 cases of each vintage while still hosting weddings and engagement dinners on their sprawling 184 acre estate. The tasting room is a must-try destination on any tour of the area, especially since the were once voted as the Best Winery in the South. This is the oldest vineyard in the region, so you get a real sense of time and tradition there.

If you like a wide variety of wines to try, then you will definitely want to schedule plenty of time to visit Frogtown Cellars, located at 700 Ridge Point Drive. They have an impressive tri-level flow winery, a must considering that they pack 25 grape varieties into just 57 acres of land. These many grapes have turned into wines that have won more medals than any other locally.




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