North Georgia Wineries
On a beautiful weekend, we traveled up to the mountains of North Georgia to a city by the name of Dahlonega. This town conjures up in my mind the type of place it has become known: southern, quaint, and historic with rolling hills and mountains. In the past, Dahlonega was famous for being located on top of the largest gold deposits east of the Mississippi, with gold having been discovered there in the late 1800’s. These days, Dahlonega has relevancy and another connection with California as being the epicenter of North Georgia’s wine country.
When one thinks about visiting vineyards, we often think about going to faraway places. We envision Sonoma, Napa Valley, Italy, South Africa, and the like. Very seldom do we think of places almost in our backyard. Being only 65 miles north of Atlanta, it’s just a short drive to a world so different from the hustle and bustle of big city life. One enters rural settings with tall pines, mountains, farm houses, animals grazing, and hills and hills of vineyards.
Home to 12 tasting rooms and eight wineries (and counting), Dahlonega is an enjoyable getaway for wine enthusiasts or anyone just seeking breathtaking views in relaxing spaces. Several of the wineries have restaurants, which is especially nice for those who might not be as interested in wines. Some of the wineries allow pets who seem to enjoy the atmosphere as much as their owners. During this visit, we allowed a professional transport service to pick us up at home and do the driving for us. That was so much fun. An alternative might be to have a designated driver.
Hope that you are inspired to travel to the mountains!
