If you love the sounds of a fun, beautiful, wine-focused getaway, then it’s time to plan a romantic getaway to North Georgia wine country. There are around 70 wineries in the state of Georgia, and the majority of them are concentrated in the state’s northern reaches. In fact, within about 45 minutes of our North Georgia Bed and Breakfast, you’ll find thirty North Georgia wineries – a number that’s growing all the time!
North Georgia wine country is about 90 minutes north of Atlanta and around 3 hours from Charlotte, NC, making it a quick and easy retreat away from the ordinary. The wineries and vineyards of North Georgia are nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making a stunning backdrop for your wine-laden weekend away. In the eyes of many wine lovers around the country, North Georgia wine country is seen as a relative newcomer, but there’s a long history of winemaking here.
In the era before prohibition, Georgia was thought to be the sixth-largest producer of wine grapes. The industry languished up until the early 1980s, when business once again began to flourish. Today, Georgia’s wine industry is positively thriving, and this year promises to be another delicious season in North Georgia wine country. As delicious as local wines are, though, they represent just one of the many things to do in North Georgia. Place yourself in the heart of this incredible area and enjoy one of the most romantic getaways in North Georgia. Book your room at our romantic North Georgia Bed and Breakfast today!
Explore The Best of North Georgia Wine Country
Though North Georgia has long been considered a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts who come to hike and relax in this scenic paradise, it’s increasingly common to see guests come here just for a taste of North Georgia wine country. Of course, no matter the reason for your visit, a relaxed afternoon tasting local wines is hardly something to argue with.
The most common type of grape grown in Georgia vineyards is muscadine, and most of the wines produced here are fruit-forward sweet wines – particularly those made with the signature Georgia peaches! There are also several wineries throughout North Georgia wine country that focus on producing European-style wines, so there’s truly something here for just about every wine enthusiast.
North Georgia wine country spans the entirety of the northern part of the state, and planning a tasting journey up here can feel daunting. To help, we’ve curated a list of ten of our favorite North Georgia wineries, all within an hour or less from our North Georgia Bed and Breakfast.
- For many wine drinkers, North Georgia wine country is synonymous with Dahlonega, and that’s because it was the first area in Georgia to be given specific viticultural area boundaries. There are some great wineries there, but our most recommended is Kaya Vineyard and Winery. It was one of the first wineries in North Georgia in the Dahlonega area and is the largest. It’s a great stop if you’re heading north from Atlanta on your way to our North Georgia Bed and Breakfast.
- One of our favorite destinations in North Georgia wine country is Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The wines here are delicious and varied, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, and more. We highly recommend their wine cave tour, and you can’t leave without admiring the stunning mountain views from here.
- Another of our favorite stops in North Georgia wine country is 12 Spies Vineyards. You don’t have to travel far to get there, the sunset views are exquisite, and the range of wines to taste will keep everyone satisfied.
- You can also enjoy exquisite mountain views from Terra Incognita Vineyard. This stunning vineyard overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by thousands of protected acres of forest.
- Head down the road about 20 minutes, and you’ll find another must-see winery in North Georgia, Tiger Mountain Vineyards. This gem has won several awards, particularly for its Malbec and Cabernet Franc.
- Another close-by favorite is Stonewall Creek Vineyards, which produces a delicious lineup of wines from estate-grown grapes. They also have a second wine label, Standing Deer Cellar, produced using non-estate-grown grapes.
- If you’re looking for Tuscan-style wines, you can’t go wrong with Serenity Cellars. It’s a boutique winery in North Georgia wine country known for its small-batch reds.
- If you plan to visit the Bavarian town of Helen, you might as well do some wine tasting there, too. A great spot near Helen is Habersham Winery, one of the oldest wineries in North Georiga.
- If you plan to be in the Cleveland area for the day, don’t miss a tasting at one of the newer wineries in the area, CeNita Winery.
- Finally, for another tasting in the Cleveland area, head to Cottage Vineyards & Winery, offering wine lovers gorgeous mountain views and plenty of delicious sips in their glass.
The Ultimate Place for Romantic Getaways in North Georgia
As enticing as it is, trips to Glen-Ella Springs are about so much more than trips through North Georgia wine country. Our charming North Georgia Bed and Breakfast is one of the most romantic getaways in the state. It is at once enchanting and welcoming, replete with gracious Southern hospitality, delicious food and wine, and all the intimacy you crave from romantic getaways in North Georgia.
Couples have long sought out the peace and solitude afforded by our Inn, whether to celebrate milestone birthdays or anniversaries, enjoy relaxing babymoons or honeymoons, or otherwise spend a weekend reconnecting and nourishing their relationship. Whatever your reason for coming to North Georgia wine country, the opportunity to tune out the busy noise of the modern world in favor of meaningful connection is priceless.
It won’t take you long to understand the quiet lure of these stunning mountains, either. There’s one beautiful landscape after another everywhere you turn up here, and there are more than enough things to do to keep you as busy as you want to be. When you just want to relax, you’ll find no place more enticing than our North Georgia Bed and Breakfast. We offer 16 guest rooms and a first-class experience befitting your romantic getaways in North Georgia.
Our accommodations are rustic, elegant, and inviting – exactly as they should be in North Georgia. Every guest that comes through our doors is treated to the same gracious hospitality – we offer our guests just the right combination of intimacy and attentiveness. One thing that sets us apart from other romantic getaways in North Georgia is our onsite restaurant. Every guest who stays with us enjoys a complimentary full-service breakfast, but our restaurant is also the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed and elevated meal at night. Our onsite restaurant ensures your getaway is relaxed and easy – yet plenty delicious!
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a getaway destination that matches the look and feel of North Georgia wine country. If you’re ready to experience the best of this incredible area, book your room at our North Georgia Bed and Breakfast today!
