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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Wine Highway Weekend 3/19-3/21

Stay with us and attend the 5th annual Wine Highway Weekend Friday, March 19, 2010 (All day)- Sunday, March 21, 2010 (All day)

Last years event was great and this year will be even better! This is a perfect time to get back in the swing of spring activities and there is no better way to shake the winter doldrums than spending a weekend in the mountains and tasting the Award Winning wines that are made from Georgia Grown Grapes.

Some of the special events are as follows:

Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery will offer travelers on the Wine Highway a flight tasting,in the Old World ambiance of our Cask Room, including:
Chanteloup 2008: Our Reserve French Oak aged blend of Chardonnay and Viognier.
The 2008 vintage received Georgia's First ever GOLD MEDAL for blended vinifera
at the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Claret 2007: Our Reserve Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre aged in New
American and Hungarian Oak for 24 months. The 2007 received a SILVER MEDAL at
the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: A Barrel Tasting of the 2008 Cabernet one year into
it's production showing incredible structure and potential.
Delicieux: Our first ever "Port Style" Red Dessert Wine aged for over 24 Months
in New American Oak.

Blackstock Vineyards and Winery will be offering a complimentary tasting of 4 wines with a passport, along with discounts on other special format tastings. Special lunch features will also be offered throughout the day with plans for live music.

Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards is launching their “Swinging in the Vines” music series during the wine highway weekend with special musical treats on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. A jazz combo will be playing on Saturday afternoon and Underhill Rose of the Barrel House Mamas from Asheville, North Carolina will be performing on Sunday afternoon.

Yonah Mountain Vineyards will feature fine wine, food and music from 1:00-4:00p.m. on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21. Monica Spears will be singing jazz classics. Hors d'oeuvres by Bernie's Restaurant. Full tastings and wine by the glass.

Frogtown and Habersham Wineries will also be open for the event.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Dahlonega Valentine Events


For the benefit of our guests we have provided the following information regarding Valentine events at the wineries and elsewhere. If you haven't booked a room or yurt with us please do so.

Some of the following events will sell out quickly so please make your reservations soon.

Littlefield Cottage Healing Arts & Day Spa What better way to share the LOVE than a Gift Certificate for a Spa Package from Littlefield Cottage Day Spa? Friday February 12 & Saturday February 13 All Ladies receiving Spa services will be presented a long stem rose and chocolate. These dates book up fast so call today to reserve your spa services! www.littlefieldcottage.com

Crown Mountain Limo Service offers Shuttle Service from the inn to Dahlonega's Restaurants for a Romantic Dinner. Call soon to reserve your pick up time for door to door safe shuttle service. Special Surprise Included. February 12, 13&14(706)867-0747 Winery Tour/Tastings also available daily.

The Grille at Achasta Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at the Achasta Grille $70 inclusive of tax and gratuity per couple.
In the mood...to share Oysters 3 ways, on the half-shell, Bienville, & Rockefeller
Love Bite- Shrimp bisque or Caesar Salad
The Main Squeeze- Strip Oscar, hand-carved NY Strip grilled topped with lump crab and Hollendaise, served with Asparagus
or Oven Roasted Cornish Hen, with rice stuffing and winter root vegetables
or Macadamia encrusted Mahi-Mahi with ginger soy reduction served with baby bok choy, carrots, and asian fried rice
Sweet Thing- Chef's Chocolate Bowl
Reservations begin at 6 pm. $70/couple before Feb. 5th $75/couple after Feb. 5th
Contact Jason LeBlanc at 706-867-4009 or jleblanc@achasta.com for more details.

Three Sisters Vineyards Wine & Chocolate LOVERS Celebration
Saturday & Sunday / February 6th & 7th -13th & 14th - 20th & 21st - 2010 Visit www.threesistersvineyards.com or call 706-865-9463

Montaluce Vineyards February 13th and 14th Valentine's Day Celebration at Montaluce. Enjoy a multi-course meal and fabulous wines in one of Atlanta's most romantic destinations. The cost is $55 per person with an optional wine pairing available for $25 per person. The menu is posted on restaurant blog at http://levignekitchen.blogspot.com. Please call 706-867-4060 to RSVP.

Frogtown Vineyards Valentine's Day Dinner Feb 13, 2010 - Feb 13, 2010 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm $45 per person + tax & gratuity Reservations Required
Valentine's Day Brunch Feb 14, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm $35 per person + tax & gratuity Reservations Required. call 706-865-0687.

Wolf Mountain Vineyards 7th Annual Valentine Gourmet Dinner- Saturday, February 13th at 7pm Six Course Gourmet Dinner with Wine Pairings Menu to follow...The cost is $80 per person all inclusive and includes the six course gourmet dinner with wine pairings.
Valentine Gourmet Sunday Brunch- Sunday, February 14th Seating's at 12:30 & 2:30pm $30pp, plus tax & gratuity Reservations required 706-867-9862

Blackstock Vineyards Valentine Events Saturday, February 13th
A Four Course Meal With Wine. $65 per person. Dinner and Music. Reservations Required.
Sunday, February 14th Hors d'oeuvres Reception and Music. $30 per person. Reservations Required. www.bsvw.com or call 706-219-2789

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

First Ever Winter Wine Highway 12/11-12/13


Friday, December 11, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, December 13, 2009 (All day)

The Winegrowers Association of Georgia will hold its first Winter Wine Highway Weekend. This is a great time to visit the mountains and take a break form all the holiday hustle and bustle. Plan to spend a couple of days in the mountains and do your Holiday Shopping at the Wineries, or at our many Affiliate members while staying at Cedar House Inn and Yurts.


Purchase your "Passport" to tastings at our nine participating wineries, and Resigister for a drawing for one of many prizes. Collect an Ornament from each of the wineries as a souvenir.

Fee: $20 per person

The Winter Wine Highway hours will be:

Friday December 11th 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday December 12th 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday December 13th 12:30 PM- 5:00 PM

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Dahlonega Wineries in August

Stay with us and enjoy the Dahlonega area wineries for food, wine and entertainment in August.

Frogtown Cellars

Tastings available Friday 12:00PM-5:00PM, Saturday 12:00PM-6:00PM, and Sunday 12:30PM-5:00PM.

Panini Bar open Friday and Saturday 12:00PM-3:30PM and Sunday 12:30PM-3:30PM unless we serve brunch. We will have Sunday brunches on certain Sundays with either a 12:30PM or 2:30PM seating. Use our calendar link to see which Sundays we are serving brunch.

Sunday Winetaster's Brunch Hours of Operation:
Wine taster Brunches are served on Sunday in two seating's 12:30 and 2:30pm. You will be served 3 courses with wine pairings and handmade desserts for only $35 + tax and gratuity. Check the calendar. Reservation required.
Visit www.frogtownwine.com or call 706-865-0687
700 Ridge Point Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533

Wolf Mountain Vineyards

7TH ANNUAL REGIONAL ARTISAN CHEESE MONTH AND VINEYARD LUNCHEON BUFFET
Experience an array of handcrafted cheeses from Southeastern artisan dairies presented to compliment our Family of Estate Wines paired with a delightful summer fare. Includes Elegant Artisan Cheese Display and Brunch

Brunch is $30 per person plus tax and gratuity. Wine by the glass or bottle can be purchased at an additional cost. Seating will begin at 12:30 and with a second at 2:30 p.m.

Vineyard Cafe
Thursday-Saturday 12-3pm

Sunday Brunch
Sundays at 12:30pm & 2:30pm
Reservations Required

Visit www.wolfmountainvineyards.com or call 706-867-9862
180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533

Blackstock Vineyards and Winery

Monday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

8 August. Kip Dockery joins us again for cool jazz music and lunch on the deck. Lunch is from Noon until 5 p.m., with Kip taking center stage at 2 p.m. Details to follow soon.
Add a glass of your favorite BSVW wine (priced a la carte) and let the fun begin!

Plenty of Music on the Deck!
Reservations are requested. Call us at 706-219- 2789 x 223.
Visit www.bsvw.com or call 706-219-2789
BlackStock Vineyards and Winery, Dahlonega, GA

Montaluce Winery and Estates

August 21st and 28th, September 11th and 25th, and October 9th and 23rd for Dinner and a Movie at Montaluce! Join us for dinner at Le Vigne and stay after to enjoy the great classic. A perfect date night! There is no charge to stay and enjoy the movie on the covered veranda. Refreshments are available during the movie! The Movie will begin at approximately 9pm.

Tasting room open 7 days a week now. Monday thru Wednesday: 11am to 5pm; Thurs thru Sat: 11am to 6pm; Sunday: Noon to 6pm

Restaurant open for lunch every day but Monday
We're open for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Visit www.montaluce.com or call 706-867-4060
501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 \

Three Sisters Vineyards

Tasting Room at Three Sisters Vineyards
Hours for 2009------Thursday/Friday/Saturdays 11am-5pm Sundays 1pm-5pm
Weekdays By Appointment.

In addition to regular "complimentary tastings" during business hours, Three Sisters features two special tours & tastings. Please call in advance to reserve your place as we limit the number of folks on the tour. (see below)

Special tours/tastings are generally conducted by request...unless otherwise scheduled. It is best to arrive 40 minutes before the day's closing time to enjoy the last tastings of the day.

Situated on 184 acres between the historic mountain villages of Dahlonega and Cleveland/Helen, Lumpkin County's first vineyard, Three Sisters holds the historic distinction of being "Dahlonega's First Family Farm Winery." Three Sisters Vineyards' mission is to produce fine wines in an honest and unpretentious manner.


Visit www.threesistersvineyards.com or call 706-865-9463
439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533

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