What to Expect on Your Wine Tour with A Grape View Tours in Ellijay, Georgia

Planning a wine tour in Ellijay? You’re in for a pretty great day.

Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, Ellijay has become one of Georgia’s favorite wine destinations, with beautiful vineyards, mountain views, locally crafted wines, and plenty of laid-back Southern charm.

At A Grape View Tours, our goal is simple: you enjoy the vineyards, the wine, the scenery, and the people you’re with. We’ll take care of the driving.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or bachelorette weekend, planning a couples’ getaway, spending time with friends, or simply looking for a fun way to explore North Georgia wine country, here’s what you can expect when you tour with us.

Before Your Wine Tour

Choose the Experience That Fits Your Group

We offer several ways to experience Ellijay wine country.

Our Classic Vineyard Experience is perfect for couples, friends, and smaller groups who enjoy a social wine-tour experience. Classic tours are $100 per person and may include other guests traveling together for the day.

For groups who want the entire vehicle to themselves, our Private Vineyard Experience provides exclusive transportation for up to 11 guests in our Mercedes-Benz high-roof Sprinter.

We also offer our Farm & Wine Experience, a private experience that combines North Georgia wine country with some of the unique farms and local experiences that make the Ellijay area special.

Private Vineyard Experiences and Farm & Wine Experiences are reserved through a secure payment link provided by A Grape View Tours.

We’ll Help Plan the Day

Not sure which vineyards to visit? That’s perfectly fine.

Many of our guests are visiting Ellijay for the first time and ask us for recommendations. We know the local vineyards, the routes between them, and how to build an itinerary that keeps the day enjoyable instead of rushed.

Depending on the tour and the day, a typical itinerary includes three to four vineyards.

Some of our guest favorites include Chateau Meichtry, Ott Vineyards, Buckley Vineyards, and Roo Mountain Vineyards.

Of course, if there’s somewhere you’ve been dreaming about visiting, tell us. Whenever possible, we’re happy to incorporate guest requests into the itinerary.

Know Where and When You’ll Be Picked Up

A typical wine-tour day runs approximately six hours, generally during the vineyards’ afternoon operating hours.

We offer complimentary pickup within 15 miles of downtown Ellijay, making it easy to leave the driving to us from the beginning of the day until the end.

Before your tour, we’ll confirm your pickup time and location along with the planned itinerary and other details you’ll need for the day.

During Your Ellijay Wine Tour

Ride in Comfort

One of the best parts of a wine tour is not having to worry about who is driving.

You’ll travel through North Georgia wine country in our Mercedes-Benz high-roof Sprinter, with comfortable transportation for up to 11 guests.

That means everyone in your group gets to relax, enjoy the scenery, taste the wine, and spend the day together without having to coordinate multiple cars or designate a driver.

Visit Some of Ellijay’s Favorite Vineyards

Ellijay’s vineyards each have their own personality.

One stop might offer sweeping mountain views and live music, while another may feel smaller and more intimate. You’ll find everything from traditional tasting rooms to beautiful outdoor spaces where you can sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the mountains.

Rather than racing from winery to winery, we want you to have enough time at each stop to actually enjoy it.

That’s one of the reasons we generally recommend visiting three to four vineyards during a six-hour tour.

Enjoy Tastings Your Way

Wine tastings and beverages are purchased directly from the vineyards, so you’re free to choose what appeals to you at each stop.

Order a tasting flight. Have a glass of something that catches your attention. Buy a bottle to take home. Or skip the wine at a particular stop and simply enjoy the view and the company.

There’s no quiz at the end. We promise.

The vineyards’ own knowledgeable staff can also tell you about their wines, growing practices, and current releases.

Take in the North Georgia Scenery

The ride between vineyards is part of the experience.

North Georgia wine country is filled with mountain views, winding country roads, orchards, farms, and rolling vineyards. Depending on the season, you might see spring greenery, summer vines, spectacular fall color, or quiet winter mountain landscapes.

So yes—bring your camera.

Relax and Enjoy the Day

This may be the most important part.

A Grape View Tours isn't about rushing through a checklist of wineries. It's about giving you a fun, comfortable day with the people you came to Ellijay to enjoy.

We'll handle the transportation and timing. You handle the wine, the pictures, the laughs, and deciding which bottle is coming home with you.

After Your Wine Tour

At the end of the tour, we'll return you safely to your pickup location.

Hopefully you'll head home—or back to your Ellijay cabin—with a few bottles of North Georgia wine, a camera roll full of pictures, and some very good stories from the day.

And if we've done our job right, you'll already be talking about which vineyards you want to visit the next time.

Ready to Explore Ellijay Wine Country?

Whether this is your first visit to North Georgia wine country or you've been coming to Ellijay for years, we'd love to show you why a day among the vineyards is one of our favorite ways to experience the mountains.

Choose a shared Classic Vineyard Experience, reserve a Private Tour Experience for your group, or ask us about our Farm & Wine Experience.

Come for the wine. Stay for the view. Leave the driving to A Grape View Tours.

Visit www.agrapeview.com to learn more about our vineyard experiences and start planning your day in Ellijay wine country.