Very nice winery in Cleveland Ga wines were good bought a bottle of the sass the young lady that…read morehelped us was very nice we were disappointed because we actually went there for the glasses and they couldn't seek them because they didn't have enough in stock we will probably never go back to that area but overall great experience

A very nice experience up in the Georgia mountains. Small setting but the backdrop of the mountains…read moremade a beautiful ambiance setting. The service was excellent and the wine choices were good as well. Overall a nice adventure experience for a weekend trip.

So Kaya has been on my list for a while for wineries to try. I've done others in the area but not…read moreKaya. In order to make my visit worthwhile, I decided to participate in the wine blending experience. Please note that this has to be booked ahead of time for them to prepare the items you need for the experience. When I entered the reception area of the winery I was greeted by who I know now is one of the owners which was a pleasant surprise. You get escorted down to the basement where the barrels and other items used in the winemaking process are stored. Imagine my excitement when I noticed the blending set up looked like a chemistry lab. The STEM girlie in me couldn't have been more excited! You are given some background on the history of the type of wines available and how certain blends are made. Once that is done, you are guided through blending your own wine; using 3 types of blends that are made on site at Kaya. The blends are red wines so if you prefer white blends this experience may not be for you. Once you complete your blend you seal it and label it and voila! Your own personalized wine. This experience was amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to come back to try it again. Nick was a top tier teacher for this experience!

I went on a winery tour here and it was pretty good. They were very professional and knew a lot…read moreabout the craft. It wasn't like the tour itself but actually got to make some bottles to take home of the wine. That in itself was worth it! So first things first you'll get there and you'll come into the lounge or cabin area and there are a couple of different spots you can go to. There is actually a spot for members only from what it looks like but there is a general spot and then there is a whole outdoor area like a patio. They have another outdoor area that is on the side of the building that you get the best view of the greenery and that's pretty amazing. It's a really nice view. If you're hungry, they have some small bites for you so don't feel like you have to drink and then not eat. Just in case you're wondering, they will have finger foods for you. It's nothing major but it's like dip or something along those lines so don't expect steaks. For the bottling you will go down to the basement where they have all the barrels (Nick was awesome and took care of everyone there). You will get to try a couple of different wines and mix those together to find a specific one that you like. At the end they will help you bottle it and cork it and then you will take it home. Overall if you haven't done any of the winery things in this part of Georgia, it would be a good place to start. Especially because there's so many in this area that you can do several in one day.

Wonderful winery. The staff are very courteous and friendly. We had a bottle of Zinfandel wine and…read morepopcorn as a snack. The wine was superb and the popcorn was great. The business offers indoor seating, outdoor seating and additional seating in chairs on grass that overlook the vineyards. The business only allows service animals and has a guard dog on premises, which is very friendly. Overall we had a great experience and will be back soon!

This winery was very laid back and cozy. They have a fireplace and several areas with couches…read more I enjoyed the live music and easy way to do the tasting which came in a flight with the type of wine you wanted to try. The wine is more of a 3/5 but the ambiance of the winery added more points for me. The food was easy to go food like salads, flatbreads and other easy to share foods. I got the margarita flatbread and it was delicious. I recommend this winery to anyone new to drinking wine and want a chill place to hang out with friends.

We had the most wonderful experience at Doghobble Winery! Our son was married last weekend, and we…read morehosted the rehearsal luncheon in the wine tasting room--it was the perfect setting. Jess did an incredible job helping with setup, decorations, and flowers. Honestly, the space already has such a beautiful vibe and ambiance that very little was needed. The food was outstanding--from the charcuterie board to the pizzas, empanadas, salad, and bruschetta--everything was delicious. The servers were all pleasant, attentive, and made the afternoon feel seamless. I can't say enough about how smoothly everything went. Thank you to Jess, Robin, Nathan, and the entire team for such a special and memorable celebration of the bride and groom!

By far the best wines we had on this tasting day! Beautiful winery and vineyard with lots of…read moreseating, indoors and out. The staff was really knowledgeable and offered suggestions on flights. The vibe is very laid back. All the wines we had were very solid. The standout, surprising us, was the Norton! We also liked the dry muscadine! They were able to mellow out the foxiness without drowning it in sugar. Do not skip out on the empanadas!!! Get the 4 and try them all! The chimichurri is phenomenal. Our favorite empanadas was the beef picadillo. Great wine, great food, great vibes. A must visit in the area!

Frogtown was in the middle of Kaya and the distillery that was on my agenda this day that I was in…read moreNorth Georgia so I said why not! Frogtown is a very nice venue with the seating area overlooking the vineyard. I'm not exaggerating over it being very nice...the view almost looked fake but it was very real. They serve their wine flights as full glasses so if you have had a day full of wine tastings and you decide to stop here, I hope you are staying in the area, lol. I didn't get to try any of the food.

So I was up in this part of Georgia and did a couple of wine tours and this was one that I stopped…read moreat. It was pretty cool and the venue itself was really nice. You'll come in after you park and then go straight to the building and there's a huge bar top area but there's a dining room area all around so you probably can rip this space out because there's plenty of seating. I was trying to do the flight so that I could get a full taste of what they have and they have multiple options. A lot of them are reds though, so just keep that in mind. If you don't like the dry reds, you may want to check for something else but they do have plenty of options. What I liked about this one was that the flight that I ordered was actually a full glass of wine and not small tastings. I got a full perspective of what it would look like to have a full glass. Just know that the wine will get you there lol. It's okay. Three glasses of wine over a good view, you can't beat that. They have an indoor, like I mentioned, but everybody was actually sitting outdoors on the patio area. The patio area was covering the view of all the greenery and all the vines and the backdrop of being in nature. It is a really good view. Everybody there was super cool and very helpful when we talked to them about that and they gave good explanations to the specific whys because if you don't know, you don't know. You check the pictures and you know what I mean but it's a really good view so I would definitely give this a shot!

IN THE MOOD FOR SOME MEAD | we brought our pup up to North Georgia with us and after a hot…read moreafternoon sitting outside, we found Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery dog friendly indoors. Indoors they had a small shop of local goods and products like soap and honey. All tastings come with a complimentary bread basket so of course we had to do the tasting. She poured one taste at a time, describing each wine or mead as we went along. Once we finished one, she would come back with another pour. Overall it was a boozy and tasty experience - will definitely be back for more!

The reason I like the mead here is that it uses locally grown muscadine and honey, which are unique…read moreto the South. The owner's love for the local area is evident, and he has skillfully utilized the flavor of carefully cultivated honey. This natural and delicious mead is highly recommended--it won't leave you feeling overindulged! I also want to tell you about Yukon(dog) who is their greeter. When we were leaving the meadery, Yukon appeared out of nowhere and bid us farewell. According to employee Denise, Yukon enjoys greeting customers and is an outstanding team member. Very well-behaved!

Came here for a tasting and had a wonderful experience! Their wines are truly quality wines. We…read moreenjoyed every wine we tasted and if we weren't flying home, we would've bought more than just 3 bottles. They have a variety of dry and sweet wines, as well as beers and slushees. Their tasting bar was spacious, and there's also a store with a variety of items for sale as well. We also had a great tasting experience with Katie who was very personable and did a good job balancing chatting about the wines with us, and helping other customers as needed. I highly recommend for anyone in the area who enjoys great wine!

We were greeted the minute we walked in the door. I ordered a tasting a they were super…read moreinformative and attentive to me. Then we got a charcuterie board and ate it while listening to music enjoying the outside fresh air.

The tasting room is beautiful, the wine is really good, the staff is amazing. A very welcoming…read moreplace.

Stopped in for a tasting while the wife was antiquing. All the wine is produced by their estate…read moregrown grapes. Had the red flight, all were tasty. I bought a couple bottles of their cab and the wine glass came with the flight. I must have lucked out as the place was completely empty (this was a Tuesday afternoon). I asked my host for a spit bucket and got a funny look; I ended up using a water cup. Not sure if they offer snacks.

We absolutely love CeNita Vineyards. It's never overcrowded and has such a welcoming local vibe…read more The service is top-notch, the wine is excellent, and the live music combined with the peaceful, breathtaking views makes it the perfect spot to relax. Shout-out to Cayden for being an awesome bartender and to Jeremiah Osterman for his amazing singing and guitar music.

The service was great! The day we were there it was slam packed, but everyone was super patient and…read morekind. The wines were delicious, and the snacks were tasty too!

This place was lovely! Clean, quiet, generous, and cozy. I would recommend it and will try to go…read moreback!

We knew right away we wanted a rustic wedding, speaking to both our childhoods. With my family from…read moreVirginia, my groom's family from Alabama, and our love of North Georgia, we zeroed in on several properties throughout this area. After visiting over five properties, all were either too rustic or too cookie cutter perfect. On our final site visit, we knew we had found THE place at Mountain Laurel Farm. The farm is located just inside the Chattahoochee National Forest which provides so many scenic views. Driving up, you're just taken away by the tranquil peace of the property. The barn itself is quite rustic, but it's so charming and still provides the basic necessities (restrooms, electricity). Although there is no climate control, we had no issue with the heat on our wedding date after opening all the doors and windows and adding a few household fans. I do wish there had been more resources in the catering room; I'm hoping Melody can make some upgrades there in the future (running water/industrial sink, ice machine, larger fridge/freezer). However, our caterer had no issues with making the catering area work for them. Melody, the property owner/manager, was incredibly easy to work with. She was so patient throughout the process, quickly answering all my questions and concerns. She has so much décor and so many props and furniture available at the barn, along with her linen rentals, you really only need to show up with your food and beverage. She had lots of good ideas about how to set-up the barn so that it would maximize space for our guests. We loved having access to the farmhouse for the wedding day. Although no one lodged there, it was a welcome place for me and my bridesmaids to finish getting ready, as well as a cool spot for our wedding party and us to rest after the ceremony and before photos. It was fun to look out onto the ceremony space before the ceremony and after and see all of our family and friends gathering for our special day. The property is located a short distance from a major interstate, and just off a main highway, with close access to resources (grocery store, entertainment and cultural activities, department chain stores). This was helpful to our friends and families, all traveling in from out of town. Most of our guests made a weekend of the trip, visiting Helen, wineries, water activities, and all the other things the area has to offer. There are many rental cabins close-by and we also held a block of hotel rooms in Helen which was convenient for our guests. If you are looking for a charming rustic location with wonderful amenities and breathtaking views, I highly recommend Mountain Laurel Farm for any wedding or social occasion!