Tours & Tastings
Things To Do
Mercier Apple Orchards & Wine Tasting
Phone: 706-632-3411
8660 Blue Ridge Dr.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Mercier Orchards, the largest apple orchard in the southeast, is known as Southern Living Magazine’s “favorite roadside apple market,” but it is much, much more. For over 75 years, the Mercier family has been welcoming visitors to taste the fruits of the mountains, and the yummy fried pies, apple cider, apple butter and fritters that come from the fruit!
Bear Claw Vineyards
Phone: 706-223-3750
2281 Tennis Court Road
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Located just about 2 miles from downtown Blue Ridge, Bear Claw Vineyards has such a relaxed feel, and the scenery is just beautiful! They often have live music on the weekends and different food trucks popping up from time to time. Bear Claw is a really nice spot to experience some locally made wines!
Crane Creek Vineyards
Phone: 706-379-1236
1040 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA 30582
Crane Creek could really be called the pioneer of winemaking here in the North Georgia mountains. It’s interesting to know that the family who took that chance and planted the first vines still own the vineyard 30 years later. The environment is exactly what you might picture for a mountain winery! They offer tastings and little bites to go with the wine, and they even have an onsite restaurant, Paris and Company, if you’re looking for more food options. This amazing vineyard is located about 30 minutes from Blue Ridge in Young Harris, Georgia.
Chateau Meichtry
Phone: 706-502-1608
1862 Orchard Lane
Talking Rock, GA 30175
This winery has such a unique story, with over 100 years of history tied to a special vine stock! The scenery is just gorgeous, and with live entertainment and food trucks, you can easily spend a whole day there. If you’re planning ahead, you can even rent a private gazebo for the day. Chateau Meichtry is located about 30 minutes from Blue Ridge.
Buckley Vineyards
Phone: 706-972-2080
Website: https://www.buckleyvineyards.com
Address: 708 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536
Buckley Vineyards came to be after acquiring the old Henry Evans homestead property, with its’ beautiful Turkey Creek setting and mountain views. We knew this place was something special and needed to be shared. Kevin’s love of gardening led to planting a vineyard and from there everything unfolded. With the encouragement of friends and family, we are now ready to share our fabulous wines in this gorgeous place.