North Georgia Wine Tours: Explore Ellijay Wine Country
What Makes North Georgia Wine Tours So Special?
North Georgia wine country combines beautiful mountain scenery, welcoming vineyards and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for a day away. Around Ellijay, vineyards are tucked throughout the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, making the drive between stops part of the experience.
One of the best things about an Ellijay wine tour is the variety. Each vineyard has its own personality, scenery and selection of wines, so no two stops feel exactly alike. Depending on your tour and the vineyards available that day, your itinerary may include local favorites such as Chateau Meichtry, Ott Vineyards, Buckley Vineyards and Roo Mountain Vineyards.
With A Grape View Tours, you can enjoy the experience without worrying about who is going to drive. We provide comfortable transportation throughout your vineyard day so your group can relax, enjoy the scenery and spend time together.
Whether you're planning a couples getaway, birthday celebration, girls' weekend, bachelorette trip or simply a day in the mountains with friends, a North Georgia wine tour is an easy way to experience some of the best of Ellijay wine country.
Planning Your North Georgia Wine Tour
Planning your vineyard day doesn't have to be complicated. A few simple decisions can help you choose the experience that's right for your group:
Choose between a shared or private experience. A Grape View Tours offers a Classic Vineyard Experience for guests who don't mind sharing the van with other groups, as well as a Private Vineyard Experience for groups who want the vehicle exclusively for themselves.
Think about your group size. Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter accommodates up to 11 guests, making it a great option for couples, friends, birthdays, bachelorette groups and other celebrations.
Leave enough time to enjoy the vineyards. We typically recommend visiting three to four vineyards during the day rather than trying to squeeze in too many stops.
Let someone else handle the driving. That's a big part of what makes a wine tour so enjoyable. Your group can relax between vineyards while we take care of the transportation.
Reserve early for popular dates. Fall weekends are especially popular in North Georgia, so booking ahead gives you the best chance of securing your preferred date.
A day exploring North Georgia wine country should feel relaxed, not rushed. That's exactly what we want our guests to experience — great vineyards, beautiful mountain scenery and plenty of time to enjoy the people they're traveling with.
What to Expect on Your A Grape View Tours Experience
Your wine tour should be one of the easiest parts of your North Georgia getaway. We take care of the transportation so you can focus on enjoying the vineyards, mountain scenery and time with your group.
Most of our vineyard days include three to four stops, giving you plenty of time at each location without feeling rushed. Depending on the day and availability, your itinerary may include some of our favorite Ellijay-area vineyards, each offering its own atmosphere, views and wine selections.
Between stops, relax in our comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter while we handle the driving. Whether you're celebrating something special or simply spending the day with friends, the goal is simple: enjoy North Georgia wine country without worrying about the logistics.
Looking for Something Different? Try Our Farm & Wine Experience
For guests looking for more than a traditional vineyard day, A Grape View Tours also offers our Farm & Wine Experience — a private day that combines some of the best of Ellijay wine country with unique local farm experiences.
Your day includes a curated sittasting at Buckley Vineyards, a visit to Cress Creek Farms for a wagon ride and up-close sheep experience with a picnic lunch provided at the farm, and a self-guided tour at Ellijay Mushroom Farm before finishing with the VIP Barrel Room Experience at Roo Mountain Vineyards.
It's a completely different way to experience Ellijay — part wine tour, part farm adventure, and all about discovering some of the people and places that make North Georgia special.
The Farm & Wine Experience is offered Thursday through Sunday as a private experience, making it especially fun for groups, birthdays, couples traveling together, girls' weekends and anyone looking for something a little different from the typical wine tour.
More Than Wine: Experience Ellijay and the North Georgia Mountains
One of the things that makes an Ellijay wine tour so special is the setting. You're not simply traveling from one vineyard to another — you're spending the day surrounded by the foothills and mountain views that make North Georgia such a popular getaway.
Ellijay has become a destination for much more than its famous apples. The area is home to vineyards, cider houses, orchards, local farms, restaurants and small businesses, all surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains.
A vineyard tour is also easy to make part of a longer Ellijay or Blue Ridge getaway. Spend the weekend in a mountain cabin, explore downtown, enjoy the local restaurants and shops, and set aside a day when nobody in your group has to worry about being the designated driver.
Great Wine Days Are About Great Company
We love North Georgia's vineyards, but some of the best memories from our tours happen between the wine tastings. They're the conversations in the van, the group pictures, the mountain views and the stories everyone is still laughing about on the ride home.
A Grape View Tours offers both shared and private vineyard experiences, making it easy to plan a day that fits your group. Our Private Vineyard Experience gives your group exclusive use of our Sprinter for the day, while our Classic Vineyard Experience is a great option for couples, smaller groups and individual travelers.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, bachelorette weekend, girls' trip or simply getting away with friends, we'll help make your day in North Georgia wine country comfortable, relaxed and memorable.
Ready to Explore North Georgia Wine Country?
Leave the driving to us and spend the day discovering the vineyards and mountain scenery around Ellijay.
Explore our Classic and Private Vineyard Experiences and choose the tour that's right for your group. We look forward to welcoming you aboard A Grape View Tours for a day in North Georgia wine country.
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