Winery of the week 4: Chateau Meichtry

Our Winery of the week this week is Chateau Meichtry in Talking Rock GA. This winery in my opinion has the best Pinot Grigio out of all the ones on the Tour. Karin’s grandfather brought grapevines from France to plant in the North GA mountains years ago and...

Winery of the week. Week 3

This week’s Winery of the Week is Cartecay Vineyards. Today Sunday and Labor Day they are celebrating their Crush Festival.  they are located in the Cartecay region of GA near the Cartecay river.  Cartecay is Cherokee for Bread Valley. Please check them out at...

Winery of the week: The Fainting Goat

This week’s winery of the week is the Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery in Jasper GA. The Fainting Goat has only been open about a year now and is in an absolutely beautiful location, high on a hill. It is owned by the Higginbothams: David and Robin and their...

Winery of the week: Sharp Mountain

Week 1: Winery of the Week Sharp Mountain Vineyards: Established in 1995, it is the oldest vineyard in the region.  Located at a 1500 ft. elevation and sits on 26 acres.  It was started by Ron and Jody Rathgeb.  the tasting room and gift shop opened in 2005.  They...