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25 September 2018

The Best Spots For Wine Tours Dahlonega GA

By Harold Baker


Sonoma county in California is almost always the first thing that pops into people's minds when they think of a United States destination for wines. While this is definitely a great destination, it is far to go for east coasters and can be quite crowded. If you want something different, consider taking Wine Tours Dahlonega GA for your next vino fix rather than traveling to California or beyond.

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.

Kaya Vineyard & Winery, 5400 Town Creek Road, is formerly known as Blackstock Vineyards. They reopened and automatically became the largest winery resort across the region. The 12-foot windows in the tasting room, along with a 2,000 square foot covered deck make this a destination for soaring views of the nearby mountains, along with live music.They can hold parties for up to 300 people at a time, making them an event destination.

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.

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.

The Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery is located at 439 Vineyard Way. One of the biggest reasons it is a destination is the crash pad deck and rock wall patio, both unique experiences that are better with a glass of wine. Each vintage they make produces up to 4,000 cases, some of which are poured at the many weddings they host on the 184 acres of land. TurnerSouth once voted them the Best Winery in the South, which is quite a big deal when you consider how many vineyards are popping up across the region.

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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