Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA

High in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina and North Georgia lies the American Viticultural Area of Upper Hiwassee Highlands. Nine wineries within this AVA, make this the perfect area for a long weekend getaway. Check the VinoWine app for details and directions. 

Located in the North Carolina Mountains 

1. Callaboose Cellars - Andrews

Slightly of the main road, lie this quaint craft winery. The smallest winery in the country, in a an old stone building with bars on the windows as it was once used as a jailhouse. 

2. FernCrest Winery - Andrews

A craft winery located downtown Andrews. 

3. Nottely River Valley Vineyards - Murphy

Rural mountain top winery and vineyard with amazing views of three states, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. 

4. Eagle Fork Vineyards - Hayesville

While the tasting room is right on Highway 64, the vineyard grows on the owners private rural mountain property. 

5. Valley River Vineyards - Murphy

Rural farm based Winery off the beaten path. 

Located in the North Georgia Mountains 

6. Cane Creek Vineyards - Young Harris

Family farm based vineyard and winery offering exquisite views of the surrounding mountains. 

7. Hightower Creek Vineyards - Hiawassee

Family owned rural vineyard and winery producing hand crafted premium wines. 

8. Odom Springs Vineyards - Blairsville

Family owned rural estate einety with a lodge offering beautiful views of the vineyard spreading across a rolling hillside. 

9. Paradise Hills Winery Resort - Blairsville

Family owned rural farm vineyard and winery offering cabins for lodging and a spa for relaxation. 

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