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Take a Fall
Tasting Tour
North Nort
Georgia is a premier destination for the
best in craft beer, hard cider & wine.
Let bygones be bygones, the era
of industrial brewers is being
passed over by a new wave of
upstarts with a story to tell: how a
love of community and adult beverages
can remedy any “ale-ment.” And
here in the North Georgia mountains,
we have all the necessary ingredients
— knowledgeable and passionate
brewers and wine growers, great
pubs and restaurants, and an appreciative
(and thirsty!) audience of
locals and visitors.
Wineries
Think local, buy local at
Serenberry Vineyards,
located just a few country
miles outside of Blue Ridge.
Try what you want then buy
what you like, all while
learning about the history
of the area in a beautiful
setting overlooking the
vineyard. With seven
to eight wine varieties
available, there’s always
something to enjoy —
whether you’re a fan of
sweet whites, serious
reds or fruity rosés.
For a unique experi-
ence in a true farm setting visit
Mercier Orchards, the only apple
orchard in Georgia that grows, presses,
ferments and bottles its own hard
apple cider & farm wines. Mercier’s
wines include Fall Harvest Apple,
Blackberry Winter and Summer
Sweet Peach, but it also carries some
of the best regional wines in-store for
you to taste and bring home.
For upcountry views, a wide
selection of local-loved wines and
the opportunity to spend the night in
the famous Blue Ridge Treehouse, be
sure to visit Fannin County’s newest
winery, Bear Claw Vineyards.
Breweries
The new kids on the block are
changing the game! Newly-opened
Copperhill Brewery blends passion
with profession, brewing high-quality,
diverse and exceptional-tasting
craft beers. Visit the taproom and
experience the best in flavor and fellowship.
Also opening soon just over
the Tennessee border, Buck Bald
Brewing aims to bring award-winning
IPAs, pale ales and other original
craft beers to the tri-state area.
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