Dahlonega Wineries

The town of Dahlonega in Georgia is best known for gold mining, but there are also a number of wineries that are open for visits and tastings. The Frogtown Cellars is located in the Frogtown District of Lumpkin County. The winery is owned by Craig and Cydney Kritzer and located on 57 acres. It opened in 1998. Visitors to the winery can sample wines from the collection in a Georgian-style tasing room looking out over the vineyards, the four acre lake and the Appalachian Mountains. The Three Sisters Vineyard is set on 184 acres of land that includes a spring-fed lake. The collection of wines at Three Sisters includes Pinot Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Touriga Nacional and Cynthiana-Norton. The Montaluce Winery and Estates in located in a Tuscan-style community and features a 35 acre vineyard. The 25,000 square foot winery offers tours and shares information about food, wine and community. The winery is also home to an organic garden that grows food served in the Ristorante Le Vigne, a culinary destination that shares the home of the winery. Finally, the Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery is set 1,800 feet above sea level, creating a unique climate for growing their award-winning wines. Their collection includes Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Mourvedre Tannat, Malbec, Viognier and Chardonnay.