What could be better after a hike on beautiful Yonah Mountain than a visit to nearby Yonah Mountain Vineyards? 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! read more

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"Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes. 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! read more

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Beautiful inside and out! Staff was friendly. They didn't have tastings at the time which really bummed me out. I had to just order a glass. The Cabernet was just ok. The venue is gorgeous for a wedding and I really enjoyed the outdoor areas. I would definitely come back. This venue is more about the building than the vineyard grounds but it's a pretty one at that! Feels like a resort! read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards - Outside by parking lot and seating. - Wineries Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

While the scenery and facilities were beautiful the wine itself was "mid" at best. I ordered the red wine flight and a large charcuterie board totaling $92 only for only one of the wines to actually be decent. The wine, flight consists of 4 wines and a souvenir wine glass. Of the 4, one tastes like flat coke and two were like drinking raw cowhide. I'm all for new strange "notes" in wine but this was like someone was taking dollar store wine and dumping in random essential oils. But yes, gorgeous views and the live music was nice. Also, the staff was nice but forever hiding inside since the tasting room was closed on a holiday weekend. I won't be back but it's nice to have experienced the spot and have an opinion on a tourist spot. read more

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

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WINE NOT YONAH MOUNTAIN | YONAH Mountain Vineyards is probably my favorite North Georgia winery at the moment. My first visit was in the summer of 2022 and it was a good time. We got a Monday off for work on Juneteenth and we were thankful that it was open. Wine flights, full pours, gorgeous vineyard and mountain views, and a big gift shop to boot... what else can you ask for? The wine is all pretty tasty - we tasted several wines that day - I appreciated the wine glass being included in the flight - and you can pour each 2oz serving from your flight into your logo glass if you'd like, which is much better for photos. We had a big lunch before we arrived but definitely recommend bringing food if you're planning on drinking! Overall, from the gorgeous venue and views to the wide variety of tasty high quality wine, Yonah Mountain Vineyards is my favorite go-to winery in North Georgia! read more

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This was one of the most unique winery's I've ever been to! It's gorgeous an on the side of a mountain with stunning views! It's so peaceful and relaxing and the wine was so refreshing and different than most wines I've had. I was here for a wedding and it was an absolutely gorgeous venue! read more

This place is STUNNING, the views are breathtaking, they have plenty of outdoor seating here when the weather is nice. They had live music and food trucks. They do sell meats and cheeses if you'd like to just have that with your wine. The self-guided wine tasting gives you about 5 different wines to taste along with a glass to take home with you, you get to sit back, relax and sip on wine while looking at that beautiful view. read more

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We just got married here over the past weekend, and the entire experience was purely blissful and incredible. We worked with Arianna to reserve the venue and space, which was seamless and easy, but we wanted to specially shout out Kadie, our month-of-coordinator who was included with the venue packaging. Kadie was phenomenal, and made sure the entire day went incredibly smoothly with no mishaps. She was attentive, and everywhere, and it was easy to see she was an experienced veteran. I don't want to be too verbose, but there is just too much nice things to say about the venue and all the staff. All the YMV staff were also so friendly and helpful, and made sure that our day was absolutely perfect. Thank you all for such a wonderful, memorable day. We were also extremely blessed with wonderful weather (which I know isn't in the venue's control), but the venue is otherwordly beautiful, and their garden space, as well as reception hall/ballroom was absolutely perfect. If you are considering a wedding at Yonah with a picturesque backdrop and kind, caring staff, we highly recommend you take advantage of this amazing establishment. You won't regret it. read more

My cousin got married here in May, and it was an absolutely stunning wedding and venue!! A beautiful drive, and easy to find. From the ceremony on the mountaintop surrounded by the vineyards and gorgeous blue ridge mountains, to the reception inside, everything was just beautiful. The staff was kind enough to give guests a ride up the "mountain" in a golf cart for the ceremony which was wonderful, especially for those of us in heels and with a baby in tow. The area up top was flat, and the sound/acoustics wasn't bad at all. Plenty of parking in the gravel lot below, but do note that they keep the restaurant open even when they have weddings going on. I'm sure if you paid enough $$, you could have the whole venue fully private, but it really wasn't an issue for my cousin and the guests. The restaurant closed early by the time the reception was starting anyways, but it was the Sunday before Memorial Day. The ballroom for the reception was very spacious and decorated beautifully with tons of uplighting, and there is a nice green space right outside perfect for a cocktail hour in between ceremony and reception. The staff throughout the whole evening was so kind and helpful, and my cousin had a great experience working with the vendors the venue recommends for catering, florals, etc. read more

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Food: We tried the flight with 4!exceptional wines. My favorite was the Vidal Ice Wine!! Service: Exceptional- one of the owners came out to check on us and gave a bit of History of how they got started! We enjoyed it. Ambiance: Absolutely breath taking!! I can't wait to come back.. read more

Our daughter's small wedding (20 ppl) was held here, and we couldn't have been happier. Samantha, our coordinator, took special care of us from beginning to end and never let us get anxious over any detail. She thought of everything and it truly made for a great experience. Yes, the wines are pricey, but they are totally worth it for a special event and the great views. If you're planning any type of event, we highly recommend Yonah Mountain Vineyard! And ask for Samantha! read more

If you are in the area and love wine, this place is a must try! My husband and I spent a week with family exploring north Georgia and this was our favorite stop along the way. This vineyard is expansive with plenty of inside or outside seating based on your preference. The wines are spectacular and we couldn't help but take several home. Don't skip their Riesling, Cabernet or Ice Wine. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable, and are happy to provide you with some great recommendations. read more

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Wine and Georgia are generally not terms that go together. There is a good reason for it: the climate is unforgivingly terrible for growing most grape varietals. The extreme humidity and heat that does not let off even at night can destroy even the hardiest of grapes. Sure, there are some thick skinned local grapes like muscadines that survive here, but such wines are not exactly for everyone's taste. Due to these reasons, majority of the wine produced at this vineyard is from grapes that are sourced from California. There are many grapes also surrounding the winery and some of the wines produced from them are actually from those also. So how does the wine stack up? It's very solid. As a matter of fact, surprisingly so. Compared to some of the other Georgia wineries, the quality level here is noticeably higher. Several of the wines had a pleasant medium length finish with complexity that is unusual for production in the state. The location is quite spectacular, with a great view of Yonah mountain. Sadly, the architecting of this winery seems to have missed the key asset: the gorgeous mountain view. The best sights here are ruined by the huge parking lot. The outdoor tasting space is within the interior courtyard instead. Thus, it is somewhat disappointing that for a winery designed for tourism, as opposed to distribution, the design of the building and parking space was so poorly planned when all the potential is right there. Another area for improvement is the staff's education on wine and general interest in it. After having a couple brief conversations, it was clear that they have very little clue about what they are pouring. The self guided tasting is fine, but certainly misses the point of coming to a winery where you get to learn from those working there and get to know the people who produce it, even if visiting without a tour. In another contrast to Georgia wineries, the glassware used here is quality Reidel glasses, which is a bit diminished by the plastic cups in which the wine is brought when doing a tasting. There is a singer who stops by to entertain visitors with some pleasant tunes. Fire pits create a cozy vibe. A food truck is onsite with great food. Thus, when summarizing things as a whole, this is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best, wineries in the state. read more

I visited Yonah Mountain Vineyards again with my husband and mother in law, and we had a great time! We each had a glass of wine, and we shared a cheese, meat, and crackers snack board. It's such a beautiful place to enjoy time outside and good wine with family! read more

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I went to this venue with someone who makes his living in the alcohol industry, including working for a distributor and wine importer. I had to agree that the wines at this vineyard were superior to those we had experienced earlier that day. I believe the vintners take their time, and the product shows it. The location and facility are great. The view, especially on a day with decent weather is wonderful. I have to say that the prices were a bit steep for me. The bottles without any discount were from the mid forties into the sixties. Nevertheless, as my father might have said, "it was good hooch". Another reviewer mentioned the Cab Franc and the Genesis 11. I have to agree, that those were tasty. Enjoy your visit. A flight of four will run $30.00. read more

Always a good vibe when my hubby and here visit Yonah. We've been on the winery tour a couple of times over the past few years and it's always great, especially when the owner joins and tells his stories. The large outdoor patio is a nice place to relax, with fire pits and fans. They usually have food trucks in the weekends and also have basic charcuterie plates/boards. We joined the wine club a year or so ago and really enjoy all of their wines. read more

This facility is top notch. The wines were delicious. The service was amazing and helpful. Ambience was so peaceful. read more

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This place was so Beautiful and the wine was Amazing. Highly recommended. View and property is Stunning. Service was fantastic. read more

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The entire experience was purely blissful and incredible. Service was awesome, My absolute favorite wine was the Vidal Ice!! Top notch very high quality Vineyard. My girl friends and I each had a glass of wine, and we shared a cheese, meat, and crackers snack board! I cannot wait to come back. read more

We booked a Private Guided Wine Tasting Experience at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. It was one of the most delightful experiences we have had in North Georgia. Tanner was amazing in his knowledge of the vineyard and the wines. He went far above the expected to create an informative, enjoyable and very memorable afternoon. The wines were fabulous - it was our 5th Vineyard toured in the area so far and the wines here were far superior to the other wineries. The grounds, vineyards and mountain views are unparalleled. You can tell the owners spared no expense in creating a world-class winery. This place is truly amazing. We joined the wine club and look forward to getting our wines when we can't visit. read more

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What a great experience! Yesterday, my boyfriend and I came to Yonah Mountain Vineyards. It was a long drive through small towns, with limited cell phone service, but we finally made it. We have started a new adventure of visiting different wineries together, and this was our third destination so far of many more. The ambiance of Yonah is very relaxing. They keep the space clean and comfortable, and the views are beautiful. For those who have human and fur babies--Yonah Mountain Vineyards seems to be both dog and child friendly. We saw other patrons bring their children as well as pets. What's also nice is that they allow you to set your own pace and the freedom to walk around the vineyard trails with your glass if you wish (of course not walking between the actual vineyard rows where the grapes grow). You are not relegated to a tasting room, unlike another vineyard we went to. They offer snacks, but we didn't order anything. We first did a wine tasting flight and then got one more glass after. My boyfriend did the red, and I did the white, and we shared them. Initially, I was going to get the mixed flight, but the gentleman working at the counter suggested we do one red and one white and he would throw in a bonus rosé. That's really what I wanted most from the mixed flight, other than trying both reds and whites, so he was right with his suggestion! That was very thoughtful and kind of him to do that for us. All of the wines were great, minus one I wasn't a fan of for being too sweet (the Elizabeth's Estate Chardonnay 2020). Our favorite was the Cab Franc, followed closely by the Genesis 11, for my boyfriend, and the Cuvée Rosé, for me. Our favorite white was the Sauvignon Blanc. We will definitely be returning customers! Thank you! read more

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Great staff. Such a beautiful area, the wine was not the best, i found it interesting the only smooth glass was the most expensive. But everyone was so friendly, food was good, and it made for a great anniversary spot for me and my girlfriend. read more

This past Tues I had the pleasure of visiting this absolutely stunning-vineyard. As a certified Sommolier I have visited many vineyards in the past and this one actually took theCake. The customer service was phenomenal. The owner was very professional and polite and helpful she took the time to explain each great viral that they grow on the property and I was and let me tell you it is a lot thank thank you for an elevated experience at your winery. I will definitely be visiting again. Cheers read more

After hiking Yonah Mountain, come here for a bit longer to enjoy the view and drinks! If you like your wine sweet, check out the 2022 Estate Cuvee Rose. I preferred it over the mixed flight, which included Stainless Steel Chardonnay, Marian's Meritage, and Genesis 12. The Cheese, Crackers, and Meat Plate was a nice touch. read more

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Out of 5 wineries close to the area I've been to, so far this one is my favorite! Great wine, good views and great service. This is my second visit here and while I will say it's nice to go on a weekend, I liked my visit during the week better. They draw a bigger crowd on the weekends so only the outside available. During the week we were able to be inside the tasting room and got a super personal experience! After having a long conversation with the employees, they were very passionate about their wine and gave us some good tips for visiting other wineries in the area. They have wine flights/tastings. They even have a mixed wine flight which was great for me. They were more expensive and pricier but the quality of wine was better. If you like white our favorite was the stainless steel Chardonnay. Crisp and refreshing- perfect for summer. If you prefer red my favorite was the genesis. A great blend and not too full bodied! They tend to host events so a great place to take out of town visitors or even visit yourself. Their menu says they have snacks food (cheese plates) but they weren't serving any on our visit so don't come hungry. They might occasionally have food trucks with events. Pro tip- they sell their own salt scrub and it is LIFE changing. They have different scents (lavender, coconut and lemon). I love anything coconut so easy choice for me. Not only does it smell amazing, it leaves your hands super soft! read more

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4* instead of 5 just because the wines aren't my favorite and they're pricey compared to nearby wineries. The environment overall though is superb. The wines themselves? Honestly not that impressed and most people in our group did not enjoy their tasting and for the astronomical price for a tasting that was not the best sign for sure. I think it wouldn't be bad to come here every once in awhile for the two wines we DID like and for the environment, but I wish we'd liked the rest of the wines! The young American rosé was my favorite from the flights we tried, but overall the cuvée rosé was my favorite wine available. Bring your own snacks and stay awhile because it's certainly a great place to hangout. Love the tables with the fire pits in the middle for cold days! Flights are pricey at $35 for essentially a full glass of wine worth so just buying a bottle or glass is much more cost effective. read more

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Would have possibly given a 5-star review, but was not able to get a tour or experience the vineyard due to COVID closures. The inside portion was closed. Beautiful property, with a large outdoor patio with many fire pit tables and a large outdoor fireplace. They had no table service, you had to wait in line to get a glass of wine, or order a bottle. They were allowing people to bring their own coolers with food, and had a pizza oven food truck on-site. This would be a beautiful venue for a wedding or corporate event. read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards - Patio - Wineries Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

We met our friends here as it was a halfway meeting spot for us. We were visiting from Florida and my best friend lives in SC. Wow, this place reminded me of a place in Napa. The views are beautiful and the Rose was amazing! We had a great time ! read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards - The view from our table. - Wineries Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

This was a very nice surprise! Dry wines -estate grown - in the south. The setting is beautiful- vineyards surrounded by mountains. The winery itself is lovely with nice landscaping and ample outdoor space to enjoy wine. (The ambiance rivals that of wineries in Sonoma/Napa). There was live music when we went. There are limited food options, although multiple people brought in food - so I assume it's fine. The wines we tasted (a flight of red and a fight of white) were very good. read more

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ugg this place is tooo gooood! great for tourists and locals! quiet and beautiful!!! very good service and food !

These vineyard views are fabulous! I absolutely loved the scenery! Made a pit stop after hiking up Yonah Mountain and was not disappointed. Live music on a Saturday with extended hours to 7:30. Easy bar access with a four 2oz flight option for $35 including all reds, all whites, mixed, or off dry, and a specialty option for $50. Wine bottle prices are $28 and up, with sales for BOGO on select items. Charcuterie platter and some other small bites available, as well as a Greek food truck on site. They have lots of outdoor seating, with views of the mountains. Andd fire tables to keep yah warm!!! My favorite on a chilly day. Met some awesome people here and had a really good time! The 2016 Meritage was my favorite! read more

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Beautiful place with stunning views. We went on the weekend and sat outside and enjoyed a couple glasses of wine as it was cheaper than the flight. This is beautiful place and I recommend going with friends and family. read more

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what a beauty! Beautiful vineyard, ambiance & music. we opted for mixed flight and a rose wine.particularly loved rose and genesis 12 the most.what a lovely sunny day, enjoyed thoroughly read more

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What a beautiful winery! We came on a weekend during the Saharan dust storm so the views were a bit...dusty. But the views were still incredible for what we had to work with. We shared a few bottles of Chardonnay/Pinot Noir with friends. We also sampled the cheese/cracker plates too. Sadly it was during the pandemic so no flights were available, but the wine we did have was incredibly good! The Chardonnay was sweet with a crisp finish to it. The cheese plates were delicious with crackers, sharp cheddar, and some Dove chocolates. Im so glad we got to come and relax with beautiful views, a great venue, and fantastic wine! I would highly recommend trying this place out if your looking at Vineyards in the area! I look forward to coming back for the wine tour when the world has calmed down. read more

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Came for a family birthday. The area was very nice and the wine was good (there was a bit of a variety of quality among the group though). Couple big perks I found- you are able to bring your own food, so easy enough to set up a niche charcuterie or sandwiches. They also have a food truck on the weekends. The wine I found the bottle to be the best option once you have found what you like. The flight felt expensive ($35 for 4 2oz pours and you get to keep the glass). read more

Great view wonderful wine truly a vineyard you don't won't to miss. If you are a cab girl spend the money for the Katherine it's velvet in your mouth. read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards - Yonah - Wineries Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

Nice place... there was construction going on last week (2-25-21)... they are improving the place. If you have something special planned, you might want to call ahead and see if the sound of machinery will be interrupting your special time. The wine was great. We had a Pino and their Signature Red... The grounds are quite large. There area is beautiful. Scenery may be nicer in the front, but the back also overlooks mountains and grape vines... Some local wineries have just a few vines, Yonah apparently grows the majority of their grapes. The facility os also large, with a meeting area that would house a huge crowd for something like a company meeting or a wedding. Outside there is ample seating broken up into maybe 5 separate areas. There is plenty of room to social distance. The staff is wearing masks and there is sanitizer at key locations. The place is quite clean... We felt completely safe. They don't offer meals, but that do have a cheese, prosciutto, and cracker snack pack for (I believe) $16... There is a huge amount of cheese in it. It's plenty for maybe 4 people. Two will likely take some home. Its more like a true California winery than most in the state, both in atmosphere and quality of wine. I recommend it and will be back with friends. read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards - Inside - Wineries Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

We came on a fall Saturday. The vineyards are pretty. The flights and glasses of wine were good and what you'd expect. There were a lot of people and music. Reason for being 3 stars and not higher is because there were so many people for the space and there wasn't as much room to spread out as other local vineyards. There was a pizza truck in site on the weekend and also some options for cheese plates. read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards - Flight - Wineries Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

I've been to few vineyards but this one was left us disappointed. On Google we saw pictures of food and restaurant. So we planned to drive there in hopes of having a good steak (per pics). We got there and they only sold cheese platters (individually sealed). That was a disappointment. We ordered wine and after half way of drinking the glass my friend noticed a white hair strand in her white wine. Urrrgggg Then the only food available was pizza from the food truck. Restaurant was closed So we ordered that the chicken pizza with Cajun seasonings which was way too salty. I requested to change the pizza and they were nice enough to do so. Thank you The 3 star is for the view Feedback to the owners: take ownership to fixing the problem when a customer has a complaint. The lady only said sorry for the hair in the wine... The salty taste in the pizza, I had to request for a another option. They never bothered to ask if I would like to change the order. Not returning back... good luck read more

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