What could be better after a hike on beautiful Yonah Mountain than a visit to nearby Yonah Mountain…read moreVineyards? A lot of things as it turned out. Although the setting is admittedly spectacular, acres of hilly vineyards with views of the mountain behind, and the patio was certainly fancy, the tables each with fire pits in the center providing cheery warmth, the tasting experience itself was sub-par and overpriced. It lacked the authentic feel I've seen in other wineries and seems more of a tourist destination. First thing I noticed is the shockingly high tasting fee of $35 for a flight of 4 2-ounce pours of their choice. No substitutions allowed! Either these are some spectacularly great wines or this is a major rip-off. I passed. But since I was here I decided to have a glass. I got one of their estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. It was around $16 but since I was here. It was good, but certainly not worth the $48 they charge for a bottle. For the $35 do you get individual attention, descriptions from the bartender about the wines and about their winery? No. You get 4 labeled glasses to take back to your table. Not worth it. Find another place less touristy, more authentic. That shouldn't be hard. There are like 65 wineries in the area!

"Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes…read more I raise the glass to my mouth, I look at you, I sigh." William Butler Yeats With the beautiful backdrop of the rolling hills of North Georgia, Yonah Mountains Vineyards delivers real wine and real romance. Whether it's for an afternoon date, or a full out wedding among the rows of vines, it's hard not to feel love in the air. Great outdoor seating, both covered and uncovered, place you right above the beautiful vineyard and allow you to take it all in. Yonah Mountains Vineyards separates itself from the others by providing familiar wines such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay etc as opposed to the traditional Muscadine wines of the south. The wine itself is decent, but definitely not near the quality of the west coast wines, but all were enjoyable. I particularly liked their Genesis 12, a red wine blend, and their Viognier, an impressive white. Wine flights are around $60 with a choice between white, red, or mixed. Bottles run around $40-100. A little pricey for the product, but then again, it's the whole experience that you are buying, and it's money well spent. Yonah Mountain Vineyards strikes the perfect balance between classy and casual. You'll be just as comfortable in jeans as in a tux or a horrid bridesmaid dress. Cheers!

My husband and I frequented the winery because we lived in Hiawassee. The ambiance was absolute and…read morethe wine excellent. I'm talking 20 years ago. it has changed for the better, although I am still in love with how it was when we first discovered it. Many fond memories of our dinners there. I recommend it to all. Cheers, Marilyn S.

Fantastic location, but mediocre and extremely overpriced wines. They need to get over themselves.read more

Food: My hubby and I were out on one of our Saturday adventures when we came across Fermented Wine…read moreBoutique. We have walked by this location many times but never went inside. Today was the day we decided to stop in. We ordered the charcuterie board and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The wine selection is decent! I prefer sweet wines, which this location did not carry. However, my hubby enjoyed his selection. Service: Excellent! Both of the people helping us were knowledgeable and helpful!!! Ambiance: The store is simple and beautiful...

Amazingly helpful and friendly staff. Have been members of…read morethe Wine/Flight Club for years. Just a great place - a must visit.

We have been several times and love it. I have a ln autistic little one who loves to cook and help…read morein the kitchen. This has been a god sent! It is giving her the opportunity to interact with others as well as doing something she loves to do. The cake topper of it all is it is Christian based which makes it one of our go to activities. We always look forward to our next adventure in cooking with them.

We had an absolute amazing time! So much fun!!!! Jeff and his team make it so fun and memorable…read more The food we made tasted amazing! It was such fun we are planning to do at least one a month! We had an absolute amazing time! So much fun!!!! Jeff and his team make it so fun and memorable. The food we made tasted amazing! It was such fun we are planning to do at least one a month!

Bear Claw Winery is a nice place to sit by a cozy fire pit on a cool day, listen to music and…read moresample wine ( coffee for me) my wife and daughter loved the place and the people are friendly and accommodating to their guest. They have a large variety of snacks, and gifts, as well as an abundance of wine. Nice open spaces to walk and enjoy the scenery as well! I highly recommend Bear Claw Winery.

After arriving in the Blue Ridge area Friday we were on the hunt for a little family fun and found…read morethis gem on Yelp! The vineyard is kid and dog friendly so we decided we'd go explore! Bear came with us and was the perfect pup just chilling and loving all of the attention! The service was great we went to the counter and ordered our drinks. My kiddo even got to have a blue raspberry slushie which made her night she ended up with blue lips and teeth too! They also have a gift shop full of adorable merchandise: cups with the bear claw logo etched on (I got a wine cup lol! ) , cork bracelets (we got two), dog clothes, goat milk soap, t shirts etc. They have lots of seating options indoor tables as well as lots of tables with little fire pits outside and lots of games. On the weekends, they have live music. When we visited artist Russ Stills was there. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. He even came around the audience meeting and greeting with each table and taking requests. This is a fantastic spot to grab a drink and listen to good music and take in the beauty of the vineyard. 10 out of 10 for sure!

We planned our day trip to the North Georgia wine country specifically to visit Frogtown. Very…read moredisappointed that they were closed on our 11/30/24 visit. Nothing was posted on their website mentioning this fact. We arrived to a deserted winery and after walking around to see what was happening, we were met by a gentleman who worked there, but said that they close every year for Thanksgiving week to visit their family in California, which is where we travelled from. On top of this, a couple weeks earlier, we met their daughter (Jordan Fiorentini, winemaker at Epoch Wines in Paso Robles, CA) and told her that we were going to visit Frogtown during Thanksgiving week, and she also didn't say anything about them being closed. They really need to work on their communication...

This is a difficult review to write. 3.5 would be more accurate…read more First, the wines are exceptionally good. The Voignier was excellent. And another full bodied red, COAX, was terrific. But why on earth have us sample them when they aren't available for purchase? Oh, I know. Join their Citizens Wine Club and get them shipped. And that's the entire focus. They pushed the club to the point we were uncomfortable. Also, the educational push was much. Georgia grapes. California grapes. Swish. Don't swish. Aerate. Don't aerate. Don't refrigerate whites. Yada yada yada. Let folks enjoy their wine any dang way they want. Don't judge. There's no right or wrong. Food? Expensive, but excellent. A sandwich is large enough to split. But there's a $6 split fee because they double the side salad and chips to two plates. That's a mandatory up charge. The small cheese plate was ample. Wines & Food? 5 stars. The hype & push took away the joy of the experience. Unfortunate. These are superb wines. Enjoy them. Just avoid sitting at the bar and the lecture that comes with it.

Had an amazing experience! Shanie, the owner, really personalizes the visit based on what you like…read more She's so easy to talk to, and we had such a fun time. If you enjoy good conversation and delicious wine, this is definitely the place to come. I even left with a bottle to take home! Please come support this business! Wasn't super expensive, so it was amazing.

Such a hidden gem I stumbled upon. They offer wine tasting 7 days a week, as well as events such as…read moreLadies Night on Wednesday and Game Night on Friday. They also have wine making and beer making classes!

Great selection of domestic wine. Very pricey to pay for the high tech pour/billing system. Not…read moreenough wine compatible snacks. Very friendly staff

this place is really welcoming and accommodating. this represents what all wine bars should be.read more

Went to Big Door Winery on a Sunday afternoon with my best friend and had the cutest time. As soon…read moreas we got there, we heard music playing outside and planned to sit outside right away. We went inside first to order and ended up getting two flights to try different options and a charcuterie board. Since we had a lot to carry, we decided to stay inside for a bit, and I'm so glad we did. We started chatting with the owners, and they shared such a sweet story about the winery and their friendship. It honestly made me and my best friend look at each other like "okay, should we open a winery too?!" lol After we finished, we got a bottle of the "Best Friends" red wine, which was perfect for us, and then headed outside to enjoy the weather. The whole vibe was great felt like we were at a little Napa Valley winery. This is a nice relaxed spot with great wine, great energy, and such kind people. Will certainly be back.

Love to go to Big Door Vineyards. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good snacks, good wine and…read moreusually good entry.

What a Sensational Saturday!!! First time at Wine Shoe, and it was a pleasant experience…read more Krishna, the owner was so sweet and nice. This wine tasting was $5 for 4 Rose' selections. That's a deal , yeah? I purchased my ticket online and immediately called My yelp sister to join me. You could also Walk in and join in the tasting. After tasting the 4 selections I got a pour of my favorite.. from a woman winemaker.. it was delicious. The bottle was $32.99. There is on street parking.. but no luck there. There is a parking garage around the corner... there is some way to gain access to get to the shop.. but I went the way I came. Park on the first level 2 hours Free. I truly enjoyed myself it was a pleasant experience.

Great place to buy, taste, and consume wine. We are at the Riesling tasting. We sampled 4 Rieslings…read moreand the Blue Nun was the best for me. Cute spot! Very nice informative ladies giving the presentation. Nice vibe! I'll be back for sure!