Wine Events

TOURS:

Boundless Journeys offers several active adventures to wine-region destinations like Rioja and Tuscany. (800) 941-8010. www.boundlessjourneys.com
Lan Chile Airlines and Avalon Wine Tours offer a range of wine-themed tours to Chile and Argentina. For more information visit www.avalon-tours.com or www.chile-wine-tours.net
La Dolce Vita Wine Tours offers epicurean and active tours through Italy. (888) 746-0022. www.dolcetours.com.

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Georgia Wineries & Tasting Rooms:

BlackStock Vineyards, Dahlonega. Open year-round Mon., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tues.–Wed. by appointment; Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., 12:30 – 6 p.m. Call (770) 983-1371 or (706) 219-2789, e-mail david@bsvw.com or trish@bsvw.com or visit www.bsvw.com.
Château Élan north of Atlanta, I-85’s Braselton exit. Free self-guided tours, Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; wine tasting $5. Guided tour and tasting, Sat.–Sun., 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., $5. No reservations required. (678) 425-0900, ext. 6354 or www.chateauelanatlanta.com.
Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris. Tasting room open Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or by appointment. Guesthouse available. (706) 379-1236.
www.cranecreekvineyards.com.
1810 Country Inn & Winery Thomson, 20 minutes west of Augusta on I-20 at exit 172 and right at the Texaco. Tasting room is open Tues.–Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Guest rooms and cottages available. (706) 595-8311. www.1810winery.com.
Frogtown Cellars in Dahlonega is open every Fri., 12–5 p.m.; Sat., 12–6 p.m.; and Sun., 12–5 p.m. Frogtown Bistro is open for lunch 12–4 p.m. every Sat. Winemaker brunches every Sun., 12:30–2:30 p.m.; 4 courses with wine pairings. $30/person + tax/gratuity. (706) 865-0687. www.frogtownwine.com.
The Georgia Winery, Ringgold, is located 300 yards west of I-75 at exit #350.
(706) 937-WINE.
Habersham Vineyards & Winery is open daily for tastings at 7025 Main St. (GA 75), half a mile south of Helen in Nacoochee Village. Tasting rooms around Ga.: Highway 365, Baldwin, (706) 778-9463; on the square in Dahlonega, (706) 864-8275; Southern Grace, Juliette, (478) 994-0057; Underground Atlanta, (404) 522-9463. Call the winery at (770) 983-1973 or (706) 878-9463, or visit www.habershamwinery.com.
Persimmon Creek Vineyards, Clayton. Open Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment. Call (706) 212-7380 or visit www.persimmoncreekwine.com.
Sharp Mountain Vineyards, Jasper. Open Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (770) 735-1210. www.sharpmountainvineyards.net.
Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery, Dahlonega. Complimentary tastings/tours. Special Vintner’s Tastings start at $10; includes wine glass. Open Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. and by appointment. (706) 865-WINE or www.threesistersvineyards.com.
Tiger Mountain Vineyards is open for wine tastings Tues.–Fri., 1–5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (706) 782-4777. wine@tigerwine.com. www.tigerwine.com.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, Dahlonega. Open Thurs.–Sun., 12–5 p.m. Lunch Fri. and Sat., 12–3 p.m. Wine tastings $8, includes souvenir tasting glass. Educational winemaker tour and cellar tasting available Sat. and Sun.; $15 includes souvenir Cellar Master glass. (706) 867-9862. www.wolfmountainvineyards.com. Gourmet wine dinner schedule posted online.
1810 COUNTRY INN & WINERY, Thomson, GA. Just 20 minutes west of Augusta on I-20 at exit 172 and right at the Texaco. Tasting room is open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Guest rooms and cottages available. (706) 595-8311.
www.1810countryinnandwinery.com.

Alabama Wineries

Bryant Vineyard, Talladega. Open Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Please call ahead: (256) 268-2638.
Morgan Creek Vineyards, Harpersville. Free winery tours and wine tasting Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Gift shop with custom baskets and accessories. (205) 672-2053, info@morgancreekwinery.com or www.MorganCreekWinery.com.
Perdido Vineyards, Perdido. Open Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (251) 937-9463. www.perdidovineyards.com.
Vizzini Farms Winery & Market, Calera. Open for visitors Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–6 pm. and Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
(205) 685-0655.
White Oak Vineyards, Anniston. Open Fri. 1–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment. (256) 231-7998. www.whiteoakal.com.
Wills Creek Vineyards, Attalla. Open for free tastings Fri.–Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m. or by appointment. (256) 538-5452, willscreekwinery@aol.com or www.willscreekvineyards.com.
The Winery on Main, Clanton. Open Mon.–Sat., 11a.m.–6 p.m.
(205) 280-0456.
VIZZINI FARMS WINERY & MARKET has opened at 800 Hwy. 87 in Calera, AL. This exciting new operation has many varietals available including Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and more. Open for visitors Mon.-Fri.,
10 a.m.-6 pm. and Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (205) 685-0655. Exit 234 off I-65.

North Carolina Wineries

Biltmore Estate Winery, Asheville. Complimentary wine tastings and special events. Open Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun., 12–8 p.m. (800) 543-2961. www.biltmore.com.
Duplin Winery, Rose Hill. Open Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (800) 774-9634 or www.duplinwinery.com.
RayLen Vineyards & Winery, 3577 Hwy. 158, Mocksville. Open Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (336) 998-3100 or www.raylenvineyards.com.
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson. Open Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m.; open until 6 p.m. when daylight savings time is in effect. (336) 366-4724. www.sheltonvineyards.com.
The Vineyards of Swan Creek Association includes 4 wineries in the Yadkin Valley:
• Buck Shoals Vineyards, Hamptonville. Tastings Wed. and Thurs., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. (336) 468-9274. www.buckshoalsvineyard.com.
• Laurel Gray Vineyards, Hamptonville. Open Wed., 1–6 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. (336) 468-8463. www.laurelgray.com.
• Raffaldini Vineyards in Ronda — publicly acclaimed to be “THE most beautiful vineyard site in North Carolina, with a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Moutains” — (336) 835-9463. www.raffaldini.com.
• Windy Gap Vineyards, Ronda. Open Thurs. and Fri., 1–6 p.m.; Sat., 10–6 p.m.; Sun., 12–5 p.m.; and by appointment. (336) 984-3926. www.windygapwines.com.
Westbend Vineyards, Lewisville. Tasting room open Tues.–Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 12–5 p.m. (336) 945-5032, westbendvineyards@alltel.net or www.westbendvineyards.com.

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