Monday, October 1, 2018

Wineries On Wine Tours Dahlonega GA

By Harold Baker


Ask anyone in the United States what they think of when they hear the words "wine country" and most will say California. Yes, the Sonoma Valley is ripe with wineries, but it is far from the only place in the country to go on tours. If you are on the east coast or somewhere west and want a change of pace, you can and should consider Wine Tours Dahlonega GA as a wonderful change of pace.

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.

Cavender Creek, located at 3610 Cavender Creek Road, is the newest kid on the winery block, but don't let their youth fool you. They produce 1,400 cases per year on average, each of which is carefully handcrafted for quality instead of quantity. You can find Petit Manseng, American Norton and cabernet sauvignon among other varietals.

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.

At 501 Hightower Church Road is the Montaluce Winery & Estates, which make you feel as if you have been swept away to Italy instead of Georgia. The reason is that great care has been taken to make the entire place, including the 25,000 square foot even facility, feel like a Tuscan villa.

If you value food as much as you do wine, try the Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, which features the cuisines of the south as well as Europe. The dishes they serve at this winery, located at 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, pairs their own wines with the meals for a satisfying and delicious experience. They also feature their famous Champenoise sparkling wine and will proudly and humbly tell you about the over 150 medals they have won in local and nationwide competitions.

Located at 439 Vineyard Way, the Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery has a whole lot to offer. They produce up to 4,000 cases of each of the many vintages they offer, so they always have plenty to pour and try at their crash pad deck or rock wall patio, both of which are comfortable for sitting and sipping. They have won over 150 medals and counting from national and local wine competitions, so do not sleep on this 184 acre behemoth of a winery.

With just 57 acres, the Frogtown Cellars, located at 700 Ridge Point Drive, has manged to grow 25 grape varieties. If you want a large selection of wines to try and possibly buy, this is definitely the place for you. It has also been awarded with more medals than any of the other wineries, so you know all the vintages are of the highest quality.




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