Taste a Perfect Day - Winegrowers Association of Georgia

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Taste a Perfect Day
in Georgia
Your guide to touring and tasting
North Georgia’s vineyards and
wineries, brought to you by
Georgia’s Fine Wine producers, the
Winegrowers Association of Georgia
georgiawine.com
The Winegrowers Association of Georgia
About Georgia Wines
Meet the people ... Share the passion ...
Discover the beauty and taste the quality of
North Georgia’s developing wine region.
In the 1800s there were many vineyards and wineries thriving
in Georgia in a golden age of little regulation and no taxation.
Records show that in 1900, Georgia ranked sixth among grape
growing states.
Member Wineries
BlackStock Vineyards . ........................................... 2
Château Élan Winery & Resort.................................. 3
Crane Creek Vineyards............................................. 4
Frogtown Cellars.................................................... 5
Habersham Vineyards & Winery................................ 6
Montaluce Winery & Vineyards ................................ 7
Persimmon Creek Vineyards .................................... 8
Sharp Mountain Vineyards ...................................... 9
Tiger Mountain Vineyards . ................................... 12
Wolf Mountain Vineyards ...................................... 13
Affiliate Members
Tasting Rooms . .................................................. 14
Lodging ............................................................ 14
Resorts . ............................................................ 16
Dining .............................................................. 17
Museums, Galleries, Theater ................................. 19
Shopping . ......................................................... 19
Services ............................................................ 20
Publications . ..................................................... 20
Future Vineyards . ................................................ 20
In 1907 Georgia adopted full alcohol prohibition, 11 years
ahead of national prohibition, destroying a generation of wine
making traditions brought by many European immigrants
to America. Today a farm winery renaissance is taking place
across America. Most states have passed farm bills and all 50
states can boast at least one bonded winery. Georgia’s bill
was passed in the early 1980s and the state’s two oldest and
largest wineries, Chateau Elan and Habersham Winery began
production. But the real explosion in vineyard development has
been in recent years. Over a dozen wineries have opened in the
last decade in North Georgia, largely based on the success of the
premium European varieties thriving in the area. The critical
success of this developing wine region has prompted the launch
of still a dozen more projects slated to open in the next couple
of years.
We invite you to experience the beauty of our vineyards and
taste the quality of our wines as North Georgia emerges into a
prominent wine growing region.
The Winegrowers Association of Georgia is a non-profit
corporation organized to promote and market Georgia wines,
to improve the market environment for Georgia wines, to
increase public awareness of Georgia wines, and to facilitate
research in Georgia viticultural and vinfication techniques to
improve Georgia wines. Annual members must qualify with
a minimum of five acres in Georgia of vinifera or FrenchAmerican grapes in production or with a minimum of 1,000
cases of wine produced annually from Georgia grown vinifera
or French-American grapes.
Affiliate Members of our association are listed on page 14. We
encourage you to visit and support our partner businesses. You
will find more information, including web links, on line at our
website: georgiawine.com
On the web at GeorgiaWine.com
P.O Box 808 Helen • Georgia 30545 • 706-878-9463
Taste a perfect day in Georgia
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BlackStock Vineyards
BlackStock Vineyards, the first and largest of the current vineyards in
the Dahlonega area, was founded by formally-trained winemaker David
Harris, a 20-year pioneer in Georgia wine. After a decade dedicated to
evolving a vineyard with wife and partner Trish, the Harris’ now offer
an estate winery for your pleasure. Enjoy spectacular views of the Blue
Ridge Mountains in the panorama of
lush vineyards, while experiencing some
of the best wines in the Southeast. We
cater to the serious wine enthusiast,
promising an educational experience for those with
a passion to learn more about wine, and are
particularly family-friendly with an array of
diversions for young children. The winery
specializes in private events from formal weddings of up to 200, to
informal luncheons on our vineyard deck. We offer deli selections daily,
with fresh baked goods and live music often featured on weekends.
All BlackStock wines are currently made
exclusively from estate grown grapes produced
on the winery property. The Harris family believes
very strongly that wine is made in the vineyard,
and our wines represent specific field selections
grown to fulfill their particular niche and style.
While the cellar practices are meticulous and
detail-oriented, the emphasis is on gentle handling
and minimal intervention. The real differences are
derived from how the winegrapes are cultivated in
the field.
Château Élan Winery & Resort
Like a mirage rising in the early morning light, Château Élan Winery &
Resort lies seemingly suspended in its own world. Here on 3,500 acres
of rolling hills and vistas of natural beauty just north of Atlanta, French
provincial and Southern hospitality
combine to produce a superb
leisure resort and conference
destination.
Centerpiece of the resort is a 16th
century-style French Château and
Winery The Winery is the largest
producer of premium and varietal
vintages in Georgia and winner
of more than 275 national and
international awards.
With a 276 room Four Diamond
Inn, European-style Spa Mansion
with 14 suites, 63 holes of
championship golf, Stan Smith Tennis Center, a 25,000 square foot
Conference Center, seven distinctive restaurants, and it’s very own
Culinary Studio, Château Élan is truly one of a kind.
The winery is open Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm. Join a Guided Tour
and Tasting at 11am or 3pm for $5.* Self-guided tours are also available
free of charge.
From the end of GA 400: Stay straight crossing over Hwy 60 (reduces
to 2 lanes) onto Long Branch Rd. Stay straight (about 4 miles) through
next light until it dead-ends (about another 4 miles). Turn left on
Cavender Creek, go exactly 1 mile and then right on Town Creek Church.
Go 4.3 miles and dead end into BlackStock’s entrance.
Saturday hours 10am - 10pm.
Tour with the Winemaker, Tasting of
5 different wines, souviner wine glass
to take home - $10 / person, $18 /
couple. Tour Start Times 12 noon,
1pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 5pm.*
From Dahlonega square: Take East Main Street .7 mi to Hwy 19/60.
Turn left (N) on 19/60 and go 2.1 miles to Cavender Creek Road. Turn
right on Cavender Creek and go 3.9 miles to Town Creek Church Road.
Turn left on Town Creek Church and go 4.3 miles and dead-end at the
entrance to BlackStock Vineyards & Winery.
Sunday Operating Hours 10am - 8pm
Guided Tour and Tasting of 5 different
wines - $5 / person.* Tour Start
Times 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and
4 pm.* Due to State Laws, no wine
sales before 12:30 pm on Sunday.
Open daily year-round 10 - 6, Sunday 12:30 - 5
Call for Holiday hours.
BlackStock Vineyards • bsvw.com
5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-219-2789 (BSVW)
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Located in Braselton off of I-85 at exit 126. For the most up to date
information, call 678-425-0900 or visit our website chateauelan.com
email: chateau@chateauelan.com
*Times and prices are subject to change.
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Crane Creek Vineyards
At Crane Creek Vineyards, we like to think that wines made from our
grapes are an expression of our unique area. Our goal is to grow the
finest regional winegrapes possible then craft these fruits of our passion
into distinctive and delicious wines. We love what we do and enjoy
sharing our passion.
Crane Creek Vineyards sits high in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The
microclimate, a combination of warm dry summer days, cool mountain
nights, and well-drained mineral
soils, allows us to cultivate grapes
that produce complex wines
with fresh assertive aromas and
concentrated flavors.
Here at Crane Creek we share
the belief that first and foremost
wine is best enjoyed with food,
friends and family -- preferably all
at the same time! We also believe
that wine is for everyone, and for
everyone there is a wine. As such,
we craft a variety of separate labels, each with a different style and appeal
to our many guests.
Our unique tasting room is located within the original 1886 Appalachian
Farm House. Enjoy your tastings there or on our spacious decks
Overlooking the vineyards and the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
Vintner’s tours are available and include a wine tasting, cheese and
cracker appetizer and a souvenir glass. They are by appointment only so
please call ahead and set up your tour today.
Tasting room hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 6:00 PM April - Dec.
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 5:00 PM Jan. - March
Crane Creek Vineyards • 916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA 30582 • 706-379-1236
cranecreekvineyards.com • email info@cranecreekvineyards.com
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Frogtown Cellars
Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains between Dahlonega and
Cleveland, Frogtown Cellars is dedicated to the production of high
quality wine grapes and premium wines. Our vineyards encompass 40
acres of rolling terrain at 1800-foot elevation, planted with 18 different
varieties of vinifera grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc,
Merlot, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Tannat, Touriga, Roussanne, Marsanne
and Viognier. Frogtown Cellars produces over 150 tons of grapes each
harvest for use in its winery and sale to other wineries.
Constructed on a hillside overlooking the vineyards, the Frogtown winery
is an underground, tri-level, gravity-flow winemaking facility. Using
gravity in place of pumps allows for gentle vinification and treatment of
our grape must, juice and wine from start to finish, allowing us to treat
every wine grape in an individual manner and develop a style of wines
that is uniquely Frogtown.
Atop our underground winery sits Frogtown’s traditional mortise and
tenon timber frame tasting room and event facility. With panoramic
views of our vineyards, 4-acre lake and the North Georgia Mountains,
Frogtown is the perfect venue
for winetastings, wine dinners
and lunches, weddings and
special events. Planning your
wedding or corporate event
is our specialty. For great
wine, fabulous food and
attention to detail contact
frogtownwedding@gmail.com.
Our dedication to wine grape
growing and production in the
vineyard and winery has allowed our wines to earn awards in some of the
world’s most prestigious wine competitions. In fact, Frogtown is one of
the most awarded East coast wineries in major U.S. competitions.
Escape to Frogtown, taste our wines and enjoy a day in the vineyards. The
Frogtown Tasting Room is open year round, Fridays 12 to 5, Saturdays
12 to 6, Sundays 12 to 5, or by appointment. The Frogtown Bistro
open from 12 until 3:30 Friday & Saturday, 12:30 until 3:30 PM on
Sunday; and the tasting room is open on Sunday 12:30 until 5 PM.
Winetaster and Winemaker Dinners are offered on Saturday nights
by reservation and Winetaster Brunches on Sundays by reservation.
For our event calendar, directions or general information, call
(706)865-0687 or visit us on the web at frogtownwine.com.
Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point Drive • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-865-0687 • frogtownwine.com
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Habersham Vineyards & Winery
Montaluce Winery & Estates
Producing Georgia wines since 1983, Habersham Vineyards &
Winery is one of Georgia’s largest and oldest wineries with production
exceeding 15,000 cases annually. Just one half mile from Alpine Helen
in Nacoochee Village, the winery features daily tastings, a large gift shop
with a great selection of unique wine specialty items, and gourmet foods.
The production area including the tank room, bottling line and barrel
room may be viewed from the tasting room.
We utilize our best grapes and oak barrels to produce premium, vintage
dated, varietal Creekstone wines. Our popular Habersham label includes
varietal vinefera wines as well as blended wines using both vinefera and
French-American grapes. Our Southern Harvest wines utilize the native
muscadine grape as
well as fruit flavors
and are nostalgic for
many Southerners.
Most of the grapes
used in our wines are
from two company
owned vineyards,
Mossy Creek and
Stonepile, which yield
around 135 tons
annually. Varieties
grown include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Seyval, Vidal
and Chambourcin. We also purchase other varietals such as Sangiovese
and Viognier from nearby Blackstock Vineyards and produce Muscadine
wines from grapes grown in South Georgia.
Hours: Mon - Sat 10-6 and Sun 12:30-6
7025 S. Main St. (GA Hwy.75) P.O. Box 808, Helen, GA 30545
habershamwinery.com Phone: 706-878-WINE
nacoocheevillage.com 770-983-1973
e-mail: info@habershamwinery.com Fax: 706-878-8466
The Winery is open 7 days a week for tastings and sales.
Montaluce Winery & Estates, just an hour north of Atlanta, is the
newest addition to North Georgia’s wine growing community. Inspired
by Tuscany’s rolling hillside vineyards, Montaluce is situated on 400
acres, on the edges of the Chattahoochee National Forest near downtown
Dahlonega. Winemaking here embodies an artful blend of sense of place,
ingenuity and the best technology. Montaluce’s lead winemaker, Stefano
Salvini, comes from Bertinoro, Italy and the lauded Campodelsole
Winery. He brings his talent and knowledge of Italian winemaking to the
United States and will harvest Montaluce’s first grapes in fall of 2008.
At the heart of the property and atop one of Dahlonega’s highest hills,
the Montaluce winery is reminiscent of a centuries-old Tuscan villa. The
impressive building, with magnificent 180-degree views of the vineyards
and mountains beyond, houses a world-class restaurant (Le Vigne) and
event facility, wine tasting bar, gourmet gift shop, roof-top Owner’s Club
and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. With more than 10,000 square
feet of production space, the gravity flow winery is poised to produce
some of the Southeast’s finest wines. Tours and tastings are available
year-round, Tuesday through Sunday. Private events for up to 200 and
romantic vineyard weddings are our specialty.
Come enjoy “La Vita Bella,” Montaluce’s ideal based on the Italian
philosophy of food, wine, family and sharing. Guests will enjoy gourmet
dining, winery tours, educational wine seminars, culinary classes and
demonstrations, wine tastings and breathtaking vineyard views at the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Montaluce Estate’s master plan
has more than 300 home sites
of unparalleled beauty including
cottages, villas and estate homes.
Lots range in size from one to
three acres and consist of some
of the most beautiful lake, river
and vineyard front lots. A limited
number of lots are currently
being released. Overnight
accommodations are available
in luxurious rental cottages and in mid-2009, a 60-room Inn will open
offering an unrivaled Georgia wine country getaway.
Montaluce Winery & Estates
501 Hightower Church Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
Toll Free: 866.991.VINO (8466) • Local: 706.867.4060
Email: events@montaluce.com • montaluce.com
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Persimmon Creek Vineyards
Established in the spring of 2000 by Dr William “Sonny” Hardman III and
his wife Mary Ann, Persimmon Creek Vineyards is truly a botanical gem
nestled between Lake Rabun and Burton in the mountains of Northeast
Georgia. The cool mountain air and rocky soil of this 110-acre, 2100-ft.
elevation estate have made an idyllic home for 100% estate grown Riesling,
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Seyval Blanc. The immaculately maintained
vineyards planted along the rippling Persimmon Creek produce high
quality grapes that are treated to a winemaking combination of old-world
tradition and state-of-the-art technology and devotion to Georgia’s special
terroir to produce wines acclaimed by Master of Wine Jancis Robinson
and Appellation America’s Roger Dial. The process begins with manual
pressing. The juices are then fermented in custom-made stainless steel
tanks and aged in French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels. Each
vintage is then bottled by hand, handcorked, and hand-labeled.
The vineyards are opened by
appointment only for educational tours,
private tastings and custom luncheons.
706.212.7380
Tasting Room and Shop Persimmon on the Square opened
in downtown Clayton in April 2008. The
entire Hardman family worked gathering stones from the vineyard terroir
to construct a 10’ wide fireplace, graced further with vintage aged barn
wood. Besides le vin de famille, the shop offers the olive oils, honeys, salts,
specialty pastas, ceramics, and glassware we love most. We hope you will
come in to enjoy the conversation of like minds who enjoy the life of good
wine, family and friends.
Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday from 11 AM until 6
PM - Tasting of Persimmon Creek’s North Georgia Mountains Estate Grown
Wines: Seyval Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Ice Wine.
From Atlanta, Take 85 North to 985 toward Gainesville, 985 will become
441 North. Continue on 441 North to Clayton, GA (Rabun County), turn left
onto 76 West (East Savannah Street).
Sharp Mountain Vineyards
Sharp Mountain Vineyards operates on the simple but essential
principle that to produce the finest wine, you must begin with the finest
fruit. This quest for perfection requires personal attention to every
detail – from employing tried-and-true “winegrowing” practices to
personally harvesting the best grapes and
handcrafting the wines.
Ron and Jan Rathgeb began their labor of
love in earnest in 1995, planting Merlot,
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Franc, Gewürztraminer, Viognier and
Pinot Noir. In 2000, the Rathgebs added
Primitivo, Trebbiano, Sauvignon Blanc,
and Pinot Gris to the breezy hillsides of
their peaceful, 19 -acre Sharp Mountain
estate.
At 1,500 feet, Sharp Mountain Vineyards
is ideally suited to its purpose. The rocky,
alluvial soil is perfect for growing these
balanced vines, which thrive on 5 acres of well-drained slopes. The westfacing site provides even, north-to-south exposure to nourishing sunlight,
and wider spacing of the plants maximizes air circulation.
The Rathgebs regularly remove leaves and thin the crops to maintain the
health of the plants and to produce the highest quality grapes. Although
these practices lower yield, they ultimately produce more intense and
complex wines.
From start to finish, Sharp Mountain Vineyards wines are truly handcrafted in the old-world fashion. At harvest-time, Ron and Jan choose
each grape with care and begin the wine making process utilizing the
highest-quality Italian-made equipment.
The result is more than a wine: it is an experience.
Open Year Round
Friday & Saturday 12-6, Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 - Other times by Appointment
110 Rathgeb Trail, Jasper, GA 30143
sharpmountainvineyards.com • 770-735-1210
Persimmon on the Square • 28 East Savannah Street, Clayton GA 30525
706 212 7972 • e-mail: hardmanathns@aol.com
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Taste a Perfect Day
along Georgia’s Wine Highway
Vineyards and Wineries
1. Blackstock Vineyards
Dahlonega 706-219-2789
2. Château Élan Winery & Resort
Braselton 1-800-233-9463
3. Crane Creek Vineyards
Young Harris 706-379-1236
4. Frogtown Cellars
5. Habersham Winery
Helen 706-878-9463
6. Montaluce Winery & Estates
Dahlonega 706.867.4060
7. Persimmon Creek Winery
Clayton 706-212-7380
8. Sharp Mountain Vineyards
Jasper 770-735-1210
9. Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Tiger 706-782-4777
10.Wolf Mountain Vineyards
Look for signs
along Georgia’s
Wine Highway.
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Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Visit Tiger Mountain Vineyards for a unique taste of the Blue Ridge
mountains in a glass! We take pride in growing and producing unusual
vinifera varietals. The winery is 2½ miles south of Clayton or just 90
minutes northeast of Atlanta. Our fine handcrafted wines, which have
won over 100 awards in national and international competitions, are
made from European
and American grapes
grown near the tiny
mountain town of Tiger.
John and Martha Ezzard
started planting their
wine grapes in 1995 on
the five-generation-old
farm where John was
born. They took their
cues from a successful
Virginia vintner,
selecting varieties of
grapes suited to the
climate of the Southern
Blue Ridge Mountains:
French and Portuguese
varieties and the
American Norton.
Bill and Leckie Stack
began making wine at
Painting by Mimi Shaw - mimishaw.com
their apple orchard in
Tiger in 1988 and refined their winemaking skills with studies, travels
and experimentation.
In 1999, the Ezzards and Stacks pooled
their talents to open Tiger Mountain
Vineyards. The two families hand craft
their wines from grapes they grow in
the Ezzard and Stack vineyards on sunny
slopes at the base of Tiger Mountain.
Their barrel aged wines are sold in fine
retail establishments throughout Georgia
and in Highlands, North Carolina. Tiger
Mountain wines are listed in five star
restaurants including Atlanta’s
Bacchanalia, the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
and The Cloister Beach Bar at Sea Island.
Visit Tiger Mountain Vineyards and enjoy vineyard tours and barrel
tastings of our Rabun Red, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Mountain Cyn
(Cynthiana), Norton, Tannat, Touriga Nacional, TNT (Touriga NacionalTannat), Burton Blanc, Petit Manseng, and Viognier.
The winery tasting room is open all year: May - November:
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday though Friday, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December - April: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Barrel tastings and tours by appointment -- tigerwine@alltel.net
Tiger Mountain Vneyards
2592 Old Highway 441, Tiger, GA 30576
2½ miles south of downtown Clayton (on South Main Street)
(706) 782-4777 • wine@tigerwine.com • tigerwine.com
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Wolf Mountain Vineyards
The Boegner family is proud to present Wolf Mountain Vineyards &
Winery. Our pastoral hillside vineyards, field stone-encased winery and
hospitality facilities overlook the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Our philosophy of winemaking is European in style with an emphasis
on blending French Oak aged varietals to achieve more complexity and
unique styles of wine. Wolf Mountain also offers North Georgia’s 1st
traditional Methode Champenoise sparkling wines.
Our goal is to present Georgia’s Premier
Wine and Food Experience for your
enjoyment. Wolf Mountain’s award
winning wines are produced at the
1800-foot elevation of the Dahlonega
Plateau. Our Estate Vineyards are home
to plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Syrah, Mourvedre and Touriga Nacional,
which are blended to create our reserve
“Field Blend,” Instinct. Coupage
represents our traditional Bordeaux
blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Claret is our Reserve Blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Mourvedre, creating
a robust red wine; Sunset Rose
represents a dry Rhone-Style Rose. Chanteloup, our delicate dry blend
of French Oak aged Chardonnay and Viognier; Plenitude, our crisp, dry,
stainless steel blend of Chardonnay and Viognier, our semi-dry, WMV
Demi-Sec, along with our sparkling wines, Blanc de Blancs Brut light,
crisp, fruity, and elegant; Brut Rosé - complex with red berry flavors; and
Sparkling Demi-Sec half dry, medium sweet, complete our family of
hand-crafted wines.
We invite you to experience our hospitality and beautiful mountain views
in our Vineyard Café, offering wine and food pairings Thursday, Friday and
Saturday from 12-3 pm and our elaborate Sunday brunch, served
at 12:30 and 2:30 pm. For more information about our events, tours
or hosting private events, Vineyard Weddings and Receptions, visit
wolfmountainvineyards.com.
4 miles north of downtown Dahlonega on Rt 19/60. Left on Ridley Road
½ mile. Open Thursday through Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm March through
mid December, Saturdays and Sundays in February, or by appointment.
180 Wolf Mountain Trail • Dahlonega, GA 30533 • 706-867-9862
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WAG Affiliate Members
Tasting Rooms
Lodging continued
Corks & Crumbs ..................................................................... 706-698-WINE
5 Southside Square
Ellijay, GA 30540
Frogtown Cellars Tasting Room
Enjoy award winning wines by the taste, glass or bottle and dine on gourmet
sandwiches, salads, daily comfort food specials and breakfast all day. Wine
and home accessories. Downtown historic Ellijay. Wed-Sat 8-5; Sun 11-4
corksandcrumbs.com
Dillard House.............................................................................800-541-0671
1158 Franklin Street
Dillard, GA.30537
natural surroundings and fabulous accommodations
Choose from our recently renovated modern style rooms, quaint cottages,
secluded chalets or original rock house rooms. Whichever you choose, you’ll
find comfort and style surrounded by natural beauty. dillardhouse.com
Dahlonega Tasting Room........................................................ 706-864-8275
#16 North Park Street - Public Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Habersham Winery Tasting Room
Complimentary Tastings, wine tools, gifts, and gourmet foods.
Open Monday through Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 12:30 - 6
Edelweiss German Inn and Restaurant..................................706-865-7371
747 Duncan Bridge Road
Sautee, GA 30571
European Tradition meets Southern Hospitality
From its alpine architecture to the authentic European cuisine of The Vines
restaurant, the Inn is reminiscent of inns found throughout Germany’s wine
regions. Only an hour from North Atlanta. edelweissgermaninn.com
Glen-Ella Springs Country Inn .............................................. 706-754-7295
1789 Bear Gap Road
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Habersham Winery Tasting Room
Wine Tasting at a North Georgia’s Premier Country Inn since 1987.
Restaurant is open to the public every evening at 6:00 pm for dinner by
reservation. glenella.com
Glen-Ella Springs .....................................................................706-754-7295
1789 Bear Gap Road Clarkesville, GA 30523 Northeast Georgia’s Premier Country Inn
Member of Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America. Charming
100 year old inn with lovely views, genuine hospitality and outstanding food.
Dinner at 6:00 PM nightly by reservation. Inn open all year. glenella.com
Naturally Georgia .................................................................... 706-864-0832
90 Public Square North, located inside “Bleu Gallery”
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Tiger Mountain Vineyards Satellite Tasting Room
Featuring Georgia Handmade products, art, cheese, gift items and much
more! Wine and Cheese tasting daily! On the Historic Public Square in
Dahlonega! Special events, hours and location at naturallygeorgia.com
High Valley Resort . .................................................................770-992-0503
One High Valley Trail
Suches, GA 30572 Lodging and Private Airstrip
A 40 acre Mountain resort and recreation facility with private airstrip and
luxury log cabins: an ideal base camp for your Georgia wine adventures.
Cabins open year round including holidays. highvalleyresort.com
Lodging
Barn Inn at Lake Rabun ...........................................................706-212-9995
31 Barn Inn Road
Lakemont, GA 30552 Warm, cozy, quiet and waiting for you
This 1920s river stone and timber inn offers the serenity of a peaceful retreat.
Rooms have a full bath, and are free of phones and televisions. Our guest
lounge offers television and the entire inn has wireless access. barninn.com
Beechwood Inn . ...................................................................... 706-782-5485
220 Beechwood Drive
Clayton, Georgia 30525
Inviting, rustic elegance
Georgia’s Premier Wine Country Inn offering luxury lodging in a rustic
mountain setting, and features Northeast Georgia’s only Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence restaurant. Member Select Registry. beechwoodinn.ws
Cedar House Inn and Yurt Cabins ..........................................706-867-9446
6463 Hwy. 19 North
Dahlonega, GA 30533
B & B Inn and Yurt Cabins
A bed and breakfast inn located in the heart of the North Georgia wine
country. Yurt cabins also available. Open all year. georgiamountaininn.com
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Lake Rabun Hotel....................................................................706-782-49468
35 Andrea Lane
Lakemont, GA 30552
Become enchanted!
Charming rustic decor and comfort await you at this historic hotel built in
1922. Beautiful vistas, waterfall garden, and outstanding menu with mountain
architecture and flavor. Private baths, downy beds and old fashioned charm.
lakerabunhotel.com
Lily Creek Lodge, A Bed & Breakfast......................................706-864-6848
2608 Auraria Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533 European Style Bed & Breakfast
Eclectic art and antiques fill this secluded inn. Hidden swimming pool with
waterfall, gardens, tree house, bocce’ court and gazebo. Open all year.
lilycreeklodge.com
Long Mountain Lodge...............................................................706-864-2337
144 Bull Creek Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Delicious Mountain Views
Located on the southwest slope of Long Mountain, the Lodge has mountain
views to the North, South and West, and an elevation of approximately
2,000 feet. Each room offers a view of the mountains. Open Year Round.
longmountainlodge.com
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn........................................................706-878-5055
964 Rabun Road PO Box 638
Sautee, GA 30571 360 degrees of Luxury
A luxurious bed and breakfast 4 miles from Helen on a mountaintop with a
360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Now
with Mandala Wellness Retreat and Day Spa. lucillesmountaintopinn.com
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Resorts
Mountain Laurel Creek Bed & Breakfast............................... 706-867-8134
202 Talmer Grizzle Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Luxury B&B with Rustic Charm
Luxury bed and breakfast offering 4 rooms, whirlpool tubs, private balconies
and fireplaces. Near Dahlonega, site of first Gold Rush. Many waterfalls and
hiking trails nearby. mountainlaurelcreek.com
Lodge at Smithgall Woods.......................................................706-878-3087
61 Tsalaki
Helen, GA 30545
14 upscale Lodge rooms
14 upscale rooms on the magnificient 5600 acre Smithgall Woods/Dukes
Creek Conservation Area. Lodging packages include gourmetmeals prepared
by on-site Chef. Great trout fishing, hiking, nature. smithgallwoods.com
Mountain Top Lodge.................................................................706-864-5257
447 Mountain Top Lodge Road
Enjoy the relaxing and rustic atmosphere.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Charming country home an romantic hillside lodge. 13 rooms set on 14
wooded acres. Year-round Bed & Breakfast. We host discerning guests and
small (up to 25) family and corporate groups. mountaintoplodge.net
The Ridges Resort & Club Lake Chatuge................................706-896-1886
3499 US Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Beautiful accommodations and cuisine
The ambience of a rustic getaway with all of the conveniences of a
contemporary resort. Our Lodge and Resort Lake Villas feature premier
amenities and alluring views, with Golf Villas nestled on a secluded ridge
moments from the golf course. theridgesresort.com
Park Place Hotel....................................................................... 706-864-0021
27 S. Park Street
Upscale luxury hotel on the Historic Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533
In Dahlonega, large suites with WiFi, wet bar, antiques and other amenities.
Each contains flat panel television, microwave, coffee maker, and
refrigerator. Many offer whirlpool shower tubs. parkplacedahlonega.com
Pura Vida USA Wellness and Yoga Retreat . ...................... 1-866-345-4900
400 Blueberry Hill
Spectacular and relaxing views
Dahlonega, GA 30533
The fresh air will instantly begin to lull you out of your big-city blues, and our
outdoor jacuzzi, nature trails and Spa treatments will take care of your body
and spirit. puravidausa.com
Splendor Mountain................................................................... 706-212-2897
192 Hwy New Gate Drive
Secluded mountain top lodging
Tiger, GA 30576
Exquisite views, waterfalls and walking trails. Groups up to 20, for weddings,
family reunions, or group events. 75 acre resort, your doorway to whitewater
rafting, hiking trails, golf, trout fishing, and more. splendormountain.com
Town Creek Bed and Breakfast . ............................................ 706-865-0410
811 Hooper Rd.
Inspire your senses here
Cleveland, GA 30528
Wake up to the delightful smells of coffee and a home-cooked breakfast
especially for you. Relax in the large mountain top Jacuzzi as the sounds of
nature captivate you while the birds sing in harmony. towncreekbandb.com
Resorts
Brasstown Valley Resort ........................................................ 706-379-9999
6321 U.S. Hwy. 76
Complete Resort Facilities
Young Harris, GA 30582 Georgia’s Mountain Resort. 503 acre mountain resort with 134 rooms, bar,
restaurants, championship golf course, tennis, hiking trails, conference
center with 14 meeting rooms, amphitheatre and pavilions. Open all year.
brasstownvalley.com
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Dining
Bernie’s Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House....... 706-878-3830
2220 Highway 17 Catering and Wedding Facilities
Sautee, GA 30571 This 1920 Inn offers magnificent views, a warm friendly atmosphere, three
quaint and cozy rooms with a full breakfast. Bernie’s Restaurant offers casual
fine dining, Dinner 6:00 - 8:30 Wed-Sat. letsgotobernies.com
Corks & Crumbs ..................................................................... 706-698-9463
5 Southside Square
Frogtown Cellars Wine Tasting
Ellijay, GA 30540
Enjoy delicious lunches, Sunday brunches and mouth watering baked goods.
Shop for lovely home accessories and wine accessories/products.
Open Wednesday - Sunday. corksandcrumbs.com
Corkscrew Cafe ....................................................................... 706-867-8551
51 Main Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533 Next to the Holly Theater
The Corkscrew Cafe offers a wide array of lunch, light dining and dinner
entrees. We also have a great Sunday Brunch from noon until 3:00 pm.
Our selection of wines is extraordinary. thecorkscrewcafe.com
Dillard House.............................................................................800-541-0671
1158 Franklin Street
Family style Southern dining.
Dillard, GA.30537
Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday, year-round. Our menus consist of
generous proportions of delectable Southern dishes from recipes handed
down to us from generations of Dillard House chefs. dillardhouse.com
Edelweiss German Inn and The Vines Restaurant ................706-865-7371
747 Duncan Bridge Road
A casual Fine Dining Restaurant
Sautee, GA 30571 The menu highlights wine country cuisine inspired by European recipes
featuring locally grown produce. Patrons are invited to bring their favorite
bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal. edelweissgermaninn.com
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Museums, Galleries, Theater
Glen-Ella Springs..................................................................... 706-754-7295
1789 Bear Gap Road
Northeast Georgia’s Premier Country Inn
Dinner at 6:00 PM nightly by reservation. Voted one of Georgia’s Top 10
dining destinations four consecutive years since 2004 by Georgia Trend
Magazine. glenella.com
Holly Theater............................................................................. 706-864-3759
69 West Main Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Family Entertainment
A year round season of classic plays and Broadway style musicals. The
Holly Children’s Theatre program offers after school drama classes and
productions created with the entire family in mind. hollytheater.com
Grapes & Beans.........................................................................706-212-0020
42 E. Savannah Street PO Box 1268
Restaurant, Coffee House
Clayton, GA 30525
Lunch cafe and coffee house. Eat in or to go. Wines by the glass and
by the bottle. Lunch served from 11:30 to 2:30 seven days a week.
grapesandbeans.com
Sautee Nacoochee Center for the Arts . ............................... 706-878-3300
283 Highway 255 N.
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 Theater, Dance, Art
A thriving cultural and community center offering a Folk Pottery Museum,
Theatre, Gallery, Art Studio, Dance Studio, History Museum, Heritage Site,
Nature Preserve, and Conference Facilities. snca.org
Historic Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant..............................706-782-49468
35 Andrea Lane
Gourmet Dining in Historic Surroundings
Lakemont, GA 30552
Gourmet Dining with Southern Style, Award Winning Wines, Charming
Accommodations, and Spectacular views of the lake. toll free 800-398-5134
e-mail: lakerabunhotel@yahoo.com web: lakerabunhotel.com
Nacoochee Grill ....................................................................... 706-878-8020
7277 South Main Street PO Box 725
Helen, GA 30545 North Georgia’s only Wood Fire Grill
Featuring hand cut steaks, ribs and chops. Daily selection of fresh fish. Just
1/4 mile north of Habersham Winery on GA Highway 75. Open 7 days.
Lunch 11:30- 3:30/ Dinner 5:00-9:00 / 10:00 Fri, Sat nacoocheegrill.com
Stovall House Country Inn........................................................706-878-3355
1526 Hwy 255 North It’s a Country Experience
Sautee, GA 30571
Historic Victorian farmhouse with serene valley and mountain views.
Unwind in one of five guest rooms, or enjoy dining with a fresh difference.
Restaurant: Thur - Sat 5:30-8:30. Inn open 7 days/week. stovallhouse.com
Tallulah Gorge Grill ................................................................. 706-754-9149
110 Main Street
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 Homemade desserts made fresh daily
Artist Libby Mathews and her sons have created a delicious and unique
lunch and dinner experience featuring locally grown products. Open 5 days a
week. Walking distance from the Gorge. tallulahgrill.com
The Blue Bicycle . .....................................................................706-265-2153
671 Lumpkin Campground Rd. - Suite 116
Dawsonville, GA 30534 Regional American cuisine with European influence
Friendly faces and great food in a place to not feel rushed. Here you will find
a unique menu featuring locally grown and fresh dishes that change with the
seasons. bluebicycle.net
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Shopping
Goats on the Roof 706-782-2784
3026 Hwy. 441 South
Tiger, GA 30576
Never a B-a--a-d-d day at Goats on the Roof
Inside Goats on the Roof you will find fresh fruits and vegetables, wines,
cheeses, goat cheese products, homemade ice cream, homemade fudge,
old fashioned candies, furniture, gifts for the season and just an enjoyable
time. tigergoats.com
Manna To Go............................................................................. 706-839-1441
1335 Washington Street
Edibles, Gifts, Libations
Fully prepared gourmet meals that take only minutes to warm, wine to add
the perfect touch to your meal without breaking the bank, gift baskets, home
accents, beer, catering. mannatogo.com
Old Sautee Store .....................................................................706-878-2281 Georgia Hwy. 17 & Hwy. 255 Sautee, GA 30571 130 Year Old General Store Museum
Outstanding selection of cheeses & gourmet foods which pair beautifully with
fine wines. Jewelry, books, sweaters, dinnerware and a wide variety of
unique specialty items. M-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12:00-5:30 sauteestore.com
Timpson Creek Gallery ............................................................706-782-5164
7142 Hwy 76 West Clayton, GA 30525 Unique High-style Furnishings and More
A 6500 square foot gallery of sophisticated rustic elegance for your home,
featuring high-style handcrafted furnishings, antiques and wearables. Open
10:00 - 5:00 Mon-Sat. Call for winter hours. timpsoncreek.com
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Services
Adventure Express Tours and Transportation.......................706-892-4374
67 Mountain Overlook Dr.
Cleveland, GA 30528
Wine Tours through the Mountains
Call us for a guided tour on one of our 28 or 44 passenger buses. We can
put together a half or full day wine tours including lunch or dinner leaving
from the destination of your choice. adventureexpresstours.com
Buckhead Coach Transportation Company........................... 404-296-2923
850 Dogwood Rd Suite A 400-624
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Professional and reliable group transportation
Luxury Modern Motorcoach buses with plush reclining seats, spacious
seating arrangements, DVD,VCR, sound systems, rest room, and GPS
tracking for your safety. buckheadcoach.com
Georgia’s vineyards are undergoing an
exciting evolution, producing wines of
truly exceptional quality.
We invite you to experience the beauty of
our vineyards and taste the quality of our
wines as North Georgia emerges into a
prominent wine growing region.
Publications
Grape Anticipation .................................................................. 404-324-7919
570 West Crossville Road Suite 101
Roswell, GA 30075
Georgia Wine buyers Resource
Georgia based wine magazine focusing on regional wine news and events,
covering national and international wine stories. Regular segments include:
Wine kept simple and wine ratings for over 100 labels. insidegrape.com
Up and Coming Vineyards
Cavender Creek Vineyards & Future Winery........................ 770-823-9255
Located five miles east of Dahlonega, this 15 acre property has three acres
of vineyards, and features a tasting room inside a restored 1820 hand hewn
Tennessee log cabin.
Stonewall Creek Vineyard, Tiger, GA . .................................. 706-212-0584
A small vineyard started in 2004 with the goal of producing quality vinifera
grapes. Using sustainable agricultural techniques including dry farming, we
are currently testing different varieties, clones, and rootstocks. First harvest
fall of 2008. Visitors by personal invitation only. stonewallcreek.com
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Winegrowers
Association of Georgia
Georgia’s Fine Wine producers
BlackStock Vineyards
Château Élan Winery & Resort
Crane Creek Vineyards
Frogtown Cellars
Montaluce Winery & Vineyards
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
© 2008 Winegrowers Association of Georgia.

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