Yonah Mountain Vineyards is a good experience in wine tasting. The wines are very good although quite experience - higher than comparable wineries in the area. The facilities are quite nice and very new.
We spent weekend with another couple hitting about 10 wineries in mountains and ended with our highlight at Yonah. The owner was very charming and welcoming and had the opportunity to wine taste with him. The Genesis red wine is to die for and would hold it up to any wines out there. Will be back for sure!
I went with friends for a wine tasting. The experience was wonderful. The owner reviewed each pour and educated us on the type of grape used and the process involved. Their Genesis Cab is delicious. I during a lot of Cab, and I'd rate it a 95. Try their best wine Totum, it explodes on your palate. I don't drink white wine , their Chardonnay would be a wonderful summer wine.
YMV was not on my radar until I received a gift certificate to go check it out. The setting is beautiful, the staff entertaining, and the wine gives CA a run for its money...literally. I'm ready to come back with a group to enjoy the experience all over again!
My husband and I got a chuckle at the speed limit signs on the way in…..12 ½ miles per hour. I think the next one was 3 miles per hour. It seems as if the owner has a quirky sense of humor…gotta love it! The tasting room is a spectacular domed building with one of the NICEST BATHROOMS I have ever been in! The staff was friendly, informative and very helpful. I give them 5 stars for sure. Despite the awe-inspiring scenery and beautiful surroundings, the wine was only average at best. Nothing really jumped out as something I would want to purchase and bring home, especially at the prices they were charging. We are hoping that the wine will improve in time. We loved the atmosphere and views and would love to come back on day when the music is playing and the weather is warmer.Definitely worth a visit!
The new building is very beautiful and the location is perfect. The staff was super friendly and they had some live music during our tastings. We enjoyed all of the wines we tried, but definitely the location makes it worth returning!!
Yonah Mtn Vineyard is located in Northern Georgia, not far from the little town of Dahlonega. It's out of the way, but worth the trip if you are anywhere nearby. We visited on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and there was a steady stream of people stopping by to have a glass of wine either by the fire in the main building or sitting outside enjoying the view and the beautiful late Fall weather, along with the live music. There also seemed to be a number of people visiting to see the new function facility, currently under construction. Everything here is done with effortless grace and elegance, right down to the lovely salt scrub in the bathrooms (and yes they are really nice). The venue is gorgeous, the buildings and furnishings are perfect and the staff are very professional and knowledgeable, yet friendly and welcoming. And then there is the wine, what a wonderful surprise to find such perfectly crafted wine in the middle of Northern Georgia. We tasted the Chardonnay along with the Meritage and Genesis reds and none disappointed. The wines are not inexpensive, but well worth their cost. We took home two of each we tasted. This is a don't miss spot if you are in the area.
We always try to visit Yonah Mountain Winery when we're in north Georgia. The wines are fantastic (a little higher price point then the surrounding wineries) and they continue to get better with time. The tasting room is gorgeous with almost 360 degree views of the vineyards. They are starting construction on a new event facility which will likely be just as beautiful! This is a definite must for wine lovers...you'll be shocked at how well the quality competes (and I would argue exceeds) the quality coming out of Napa.
Hello Rebecca,This is Eric Miller - General Manager of Yonah Mountain Vineyards.I'm deeply disturbed by your negative experience you had, and am taking immediate steps to make sure this does not happen to anyone else. Please feel free to share any other details of your experience so that we can address a clear lack of customer service with one of our employees. In the past we have prided ourselves with outstanding customer service - and hate to see you go away with a bad taste in your mouth.Please accept a free bottle of our flagship wine Genesis 5 as our apology to you, and anyone with you who had an unfavorable time. Let me know where to ship - and please don't hesitate to share any details with me about who, and what your experience was.My email is eric@yonahmountainvineyards.com
My family and I were able to visit the vineyard and winery this December. It was a great location and beautiful property. The wine is always a treat and our favorite is the LaFin dessert wine. We did visit last year as well, buy they were just in a store front then in the village. A great improvement and perfect for your wine tour around Helen and Cleveland.