Although the wine industry is relatively new to Georgia, it is becoming a fast-growing business and is expected to double over the next ten years. Certainly Georgia cannot begin to compare to California’s vast wine producing industry, but you do not have to travel across the country to experience enjoyable winery tours and to taste fine wines.

There are wineries and vineyards scattered across the state, but the primary wine producing area is along the Georgia Wine Highway in the northeast Georgia mountains. The Winegrowers Association of Georgia wants you to “Taste a Perfect Day In Georgia” and experience the beauty of the vineyards and the quality of its wines. You can enjoy a daylong outing or, even better, escape for a nice romantic weekend getaway. Then you can visit several of the wineries, and determine which wine is your favorite.

In northwest Georgia you need to plan a visit to Georgia’s 1st Farm Winery, The Georgia Winery, which has been producing award winning wines that capture the fresh fruity flavor of the fruit for over 20 years.

Please be sure to adhere to Georgia’s alcohol-related laws. The legal drinking age in the state is 21.
Also Georgia law criminalizes driving with a blood alcohol concentration at or above .08 percent; and you should also be advised that state law makes it illegal to have any open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. Be sure to have a non-drinking, designated driver along to ensure a safe tour, to adhere to the laws, and to have a truly enjoyable experience.

Several of the wineries are featured in the advertisements below and others can be found through the Georgia Tourist Guide’s search facility at the left of the screen.