What a great find in Jasper! This new place was recommended to us by some locals in town and it…read moredid not disappoint! They have a great selection of drinks - wine, beer, and even some fantastic NA options! The space itself is decorated beautifully and has many different seating areas. And to top it all off, the folks working there couldn't be any nicer! So glad we stopped in!!

From the owner: Jasper's Local Watering Hole. Hive & Vine is a wine lounge in downtown Jasper, GA with a relaxed…read moreand fun atmosphere to enjoy conversing over good drinks. While our specialty is accessible wines, we also offer wine-based cocktails, craft beer, hard cider, and a variety of refreshing non-alcoholic drink options as well.

Fun spot, great food, very messy (in a good way)…read more Stopped by Boxcar Grill in Talking Rock, GA shortly after they opened, so parking was easy and there were no crowds at the time. It's a neat little place built inside a train boxcar -- narrow but clean, organized, and well laid out. There's plenty of outdoor seating available, not just at Boxcar Grill itself but also next door where you can sit and enjoy your food. Inside seating is comfortable, and everything was nice and clean. I ordered the Train Wreck Smash Burger, and fair warning: it is VERY messy. Chili, fried egg, bacon -- super flavorful and tasty, but you'll want extra napkins. Totally worth it if you don't mind getting a little dirty. I also had the maple bourbon wings, which were sticky, sweet, and delicious. Messy as expected, but cooked well and full of flavor. The curled potato wedge fries were excellent -- crispy, seasoned well, and a great side. Had it all with a Sprite Zero, food came out fresh and hot, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, this is a great stop whether you're solo, with friends, or with family. Fun concept, good food, and a relaxed small-town vibe. I'd definitely come back.

What a wonderful surprise while adventuring to our retreat…read more Great venue layout and food options. Fast friendly service. I grabbed the Bordeaux Burger and Broccoli Salad. My friend got the classic burger and fries. Both yummy. Clean restroom. Definitely check it out if you are in the area.

My favorite wine bar EVER !! The service is always so friendly and alive !! The place has a funky…read morevibe with delicious shareable fresh food! Decor is fun and sitting at the bar is the best !!

Cute dog friendly (on the back patio) wine bar on the main road in Blue Ridge. Staff was…read moreknowledgeable about wine and made great recommendations. The pita and olive oil were a great light appetizer!

Woodstock Deep Roots, love the atmosphere, the professional yet friendly staff and the wine…read moredinners. The pairing of 4 or 5 excellent wines with a delicious chef inspired 4 course dinner. See you Wednesday. Also wino bingo once a month, so much fun.

Great concept and most user friendly environment in the downtown Woodstock area. Great wines are…read moreoffered at various sizes. If you want a sample put the card in the slot and choose 1 oz, if you want a proper wine amount (3 oz.) and they also offer a generous wine sample (6 oz.). The menu is well adorned with a nice array of foods ranging from charcuterie boards and sandwiches. The staff is exceptionally knowledgeable about the wines they sell and very friendly. The place rocks in the evenings when on Friday they have a live musician performing. If you are looking for a place to hag out that's more sophisticated but not stuffy. This is your place...

Great wine, music and service were wonderful! Had a great time with friends and familyread more

Had a very nice visit here for an event. The vineyard and event space is beautiful. The place…read moreoverlooks the vineyard and the mountains. It's a gorgeous view and well worth the visit! The owner took us on a tour, explaining how they process the wine and what barrels they use which made it a very fun and intimidate experience. The wine themselves are good. They have a large variety and it's helpful starting with a tasting to see which you like best.

After a busy afternoon in Jasper and Talking Rock, we ended up at Fainting Goat Vineyards during…read moregolden hour. It was super busy inside for a Wednesday afternoon (given it was that awkward week between Christmas and New Years that no one knows what is going on during LOL) and since we had the pup, we decided to sit outside. The view was GORGEOUS outside, and during golden hour/sunset, it was a beautiful way to end the year. If this is your first visit, I definitely recommend trying different wines with their tasting menu - I like dry reds so I opted for the Paint the Town Red - fruit forward dry reds. They also have many other tasting menu options and a long wine menu to choose from. Can't wait for my next North Georgia trip to stop in for more red vino!

We went here the next day after my son's wedding reception for a lazy slowdown day. Chillaxing with…read morethe beautiful views and tasty wines. They have a fairly large variety of wines ranging from very sweet muscadines to dry oaky Merlots. Something for everyone. The added bonus is that we were allowed to bring food because they are limited in their offerings. We were able to bring the wedding cake supplied by Alpines bakery in Woodstock. Check for yourself it's. Beautiful view of the valley and a great conversational piece with the house situated across the way. We are also entertained by live music of some country and rock. Over all a good day to wine!

Overall, this is a nice winery with beautiful, scenic views and plenty of seating. They offer a…read morestandard wine flight where you can sample up to five wines, which was a nice option. We also ordered wine with crackers and cheese, but I was disappointed with the presentation. Everything was served on paper plates, and we had to cut the cheese ourselves, which felt a little underwhelming for a winery experience. The scenery and atmosphere were enjoyable, but the food presentation and service could definitely be improved.

A beautiful property, but not for us…read more This was our least favorite stop on our July 4th vineyard hop. The outdoor space and location are inviting and truly beautiful -- plenty of seating and a great atmosphere for relaxing or picnicking. Unfortunately, the tasting itself was disappointing. The pours were the smallest I've ever received, and it didn't feel worth the cost. One of the wines in my wife's flight, the Chardonnay, was just downright bad to us. You can bring your own food here, and there was also a food truck on-site, which is convenient. It was crowded during our visit, and while the property is lovely, the wine experience didn't match the setting. This is a place we won't be returning to.

I did enjoy Sharp Mountain Vineyards, but I don't think it quite makes my list of top favorite…read moreGeorgia vineyards. This is a bit of a smaller place, and the interior doesn't fit too many people. There is a patio outside though and you can walk around outside near the vines. I think the most difficult part was getting here and the parking situation. The way to get here was an extremely winding and twisting road. It was pretty hard to drive, but most roads to vineyards in North Georgia are like that. However, I did think this was a little harder to navigate and drive to than others I have been to, though. The most important part is the wine. We got a Groupon deal for 2 premium wine tastings (pick 5) and a souvenir glass. We tried the: -Sauvignon Blanc: Flavors of fresh cut grass, melons, and herbs. Definitely a good one if you are a Sauvignon Blanc fan like I am! -Gewurztraminer: Gardenia and Jamaican allspice. This is the most unique one I tried with a very interesting spice flavor to it. -Sangiovese: Red with fruity flavors of strawberry, cherry, raisin, and spice. Medium-bodied. -Collage: Bordeaux blend with black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, and chocolate. -Trebonnay: Semi-sweet with pear, mango, and citrus. Most of the wines here are all dry. But there is one semi-sweet wine, and 3 sweet wines. I enjoyed all the ones I tried! I really would recommend all of them. After the tasting, I also got a glass of Pickens Pink, a sweet blush wine with cherry-berry flavors. I thought it was a sweet, refreshing finish to the tasting. For parking, there are only 3 or 4 parking spots and the rest of the cars were parallel parked on a very small section of the road. There was no space available when we got there, so we actually parked somewhere across the street and walked there, which I'm not sure if we were allowed to do. The lady working here was very friendly and pretty quick to fill our next tasting. However, she did accidentally overcharge us since we already paid on Groupon and she charged us again. She did reverse it though, so not too big of a deal. Sharp Mountain is a cool place to check out if you are looking for a new vineyard to try in North Georgia! I really liked looking at all the vines since all the rows are marked with what kind of wine those grapes produce. There's also a nice mountain backdrop to the vineyard which gives it a nice view.

Lovely low key winery and tasting room. Beautiful views of the vineyard and sharp mountain! Super…read morefriendly and good quality wines. Didn't love them all but did end up with 4 bottles to take home;) Very impressed that they are all single vineyard! Great story of how they got started as well:)

Top notch wine and beer. This is the new benchmark. Everyone take notice. This your new height to…read morereach for.

Christina and her hubby are the sweetest people ever! It's like having a 2025 version of Cheers…read more(the sitcom). She knows everyone's name, remembers your fav drink and is so personable This is our go to place for a girls night out! I also had my birthday party here and it was PERFECT!

You can find Wolf Mountain Vineyards at 180 Wolf Mountain Trl Dahlonega, GA 30533. This was about…read more10-15 minutes from campus (downtown Dahlonega) I attended a wedding of my friends Katherine and Chris at the winery - honestly I didn't taste any of the wine (yes I know, bad) but enjoyed myself. The venue is pretty spectacular with great views of the surrounding hills and valleys along with the vineyards as the hang of the side of the mountain. There were two aspects that pushed my opinion down a bit, neither are really the fault of the venue or business so I've stayed with the 5-stars. The wedding was held in an outdoor pavilion with great views, but during the first week of August quite hot. There are ceiling fans but they didn't help too much - I was sweltering in my jacket and tie by the time the ceremony ended (just be aware if you book something here during the hot season). The second, there are a lot of stairs as you are on the side of a mountain. If you have a hard time traversing a lot of stairs, there are other means of getting around so once again be aware. The main "hall" has windows with fantastic views. I thought the food was exceptional and wish I had taken more photos, but there were a lot of poor lighting (I was seated next to the dance area). My apologies for the missing check in and the lack of photos but I didn't want to be obnoxious at a wedding. Overall I love the rustic charm of this place and plan to return and more fully explore the wine offerings. I thought the service was exceptional with very accommodating staff, especially the bartenders.

I had some Sunday afternoon time to kill in Dahlonega while my daughter hangs out with a friend…read more Her friend's father recommended I make a short trip up to Wolf Mountain Vineyards. Sadly, I arrived 30 minutes before closing so I had enough time for a glass of wine but not a time for tasting. The building and property is expensive with beautiful views of grapevine's leading up to the main building. There are several outdoor areas from which to choose to sit. The top one is covered with ceiling fans. With the threat of storms this afternoon, I chose to sit there. The view here is absolutely stunning- I can see several other mountains and the storms in the distance. The friendly host us at the register reviewed some wines with me so I chose the Plenitude. It's a blend of steel aged Chardonnay with voignier. It's crisp and perfect for a hot summer day. If you are in the area for an event or a weekend or an overnight, I highly recommend visiting both Mountain Vineyards and Winery.