The lush, serene beauty of Georgia’s wine country is definitely a sight to behold. Here visitors from all over the world are inspired by the verdant rolling hills, historic small towns, relaxed country feel, and, of course, the excellent wines.

Living in Georgia Wine Country is truly special, as you can not only enjoy gorgeous views of vineyards and foothills, you can also experience true Southern hospitality. Here in wine country, you will find friendly, welcoming communities that strive to preserve and celebrate their towns’ rich heritage and history.

A Centuries-Old Wine-Making Tradition

Georgia is one of the oldest wine regions in this part of the world. With its wine-making traditions dating back to the 19th century, wine-making here is considered a treasured cultural heritage, one that continues to be practiced and celebrated to this day.

Wines from this region have recently received significant attention for their quality. Georgia wines have won various awards from wine authorities from the American Wine Society.

Climate

Vintners and area residents enjoy Georgia Wine Country’s moderate climate and moist air, a combination that makes the region particularly conducive to growing wine grapes and another fruit-bearing crop like cranberries and mulberry trees. This climate is also great for outdoor enthusiasts as it means lots of sunny days to enjoy all the natural wonders and destinations that the area has to offer.

Lifestyle

Residents of North Georgia Wine Country live a laidback lifestyle, where they won’t have to battle traffic jams and people know their neighbors. Here, a small-town country feel is combined with all the luxuries and conveniences of a modern city. The towns here are the kind of places where time seems to move a bit slower. The opportunities to engage in outdoor recreational activities like hiking, camping, rafting, golfing, and mountain biking are plentiful– not to mention just a few minutes away from most neighborhoods.

Georgia Wine Highway

Pre-Covid 19, a festival was held every June where all Georgia vintners could gather and showcase their best offerings.  While we are certain that we will be attending a wine festival in the near future, and we can not wait, this year the month of August is dedicated to exploring Georgia’s Wine Highway.

Enjoy this list of participants:

12 Spies Vineyards
Big Door Vineyards
Buckley Vineyards
Cartecay Vineyards
Cavender Creek Vineyards and Winery
CeNita Winery and Tasting Room
Chateau Meichtry
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery Inc.
Crane Creek Vineyards
Creekstone Winery
Currahee Vineyards
Twisted Wine Garden at Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard
Engelheim Vineyards
Etowah Meadery
Fainting Goat Vineyards
Grapes & Ladders Vineyards and Winery
Habersham Winery
Hightower Creek Vineyards
Horse Creek Winery
Kaya Vineyards & Winery
Newby Farm & Vineyard
Nutwood Winery
Odom Springs Vineyards
Ott Farms and Vineyard
Painted Horse Winery & Vineyards
Paradise Hills Winery Resort & Spa
Paulk Vineyards
Qualusi Vineyards
Serenity Cellars
Sharp Mountain Vineyards
Southern Origin Meadery
Stonewall Creek Vineyards
Sweet Acre Farms Winery
Sylvan Valley Lodge
Terra Incognito Vineyard
Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery
Trillium Vineyards
Three Strands Vineyard & Winery
Uncorked on Main/Vineyards at Mill Creek
Waldmet Cellars
Wolf Creek Plantation
Yonah Mountain Vineyards