Frogtown Cellars
Frogtown is a Dahlonega area winery with a tasting room open seven days a week that offers a panini lunch menu in addition to its tasting flights. The Frogtown Cellars Winetaster's Brunch — a three-course meal with chef-inspired wine pairings and dessert — occurs on select Sundays. In June, Frogtown will open a second tasting room in Helen. 706-865-0687, www.frogtownwine.com .
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
South of Clayton in extreme northeast Georgia, Tiger Mountain Vineyards' tasting room is open seven days a week from May to November and on weekends from December to April. Be sure to try the Rabun Red, named after the county where the vineyards are located, a medium-bodied peppery wine made from a blend of traditional French and American grapes. 706-782-4777, www.tigerwine.com .
Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery
Along with a tasting area that includes a large four-sided bar and a veranda, Wolf Mountain is also known for its focus on food. The seasonal Sunday brunch buffet has a different theme each month. Gourmet food pairings are offered for lunch in The Vineyard Cafe (reservations required). The Gourmet Winemaker Dinners are special six-course events with the winemaker present to discuss the characteristics of each wine with the paired course. 706-867-9862, www.wolfmountainvineyards.com/ .
Montaluce Winery and Estates
The closest you'll get to Tuscany without leaving Georgia, Montaluce is a community built around a winery. This is a place where you can dine, stay overnight or even live if you want. Complimentary guided tours of the winery are offered at 2 p.m. every day except Monday. 706-867-4060, www.montaluce.com .
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