Built into a 1,800-foot mountainside and crafted with genuine Old World conviction, Wolf Mountain is the kind of winery that surprises people. The gravity-flow, tri-level fieldstone winery was built so wine never touches a pump. Winemaker Brannon Boegner hand-sorts every cluster and blends in the European tradition. The result: estate reds that have earned over 200 medals including Best-in-Class and Double Gold.
Signature Wines
Estate Cabernet, Reserve Claret, Methode Champenoise sparkling
Highlights
- Sunday Brunch -- book ahead
- Vineyard Cafe Thu-Sat
- Over 200 competition medals
- First East Coast Best-in-Class + Double Gold winner
Best For
Special occasions, serious wine lovers, Sunday brunches
Our Take
Wolf Mountain is the winery we recommend first to every guest. Not because it's the closest, but because it sets the bar for what North Georgia wine country can be. The drive up is half the experience -- winding mountain roads, then a sudden reveal of the fieldstone winery perched at 1,800 feet with the Blue Ridge stretching out below. It earns every bit of its reputation.
Sunday Brunch -- Book Before You Arrive
The Sunday Brunch at Wolf Mountain is legitimately one of the best dining experiences in North Georgia -- not just among wineries. Four courses, farm-to-table sourcing, paired with their estate wines, all while looking out over the Blue Ridge foothills. It books weeks in advance, especially in fall. Do not wait until you arrive to try to get a reservation.
What to Order
- Reserve Cabernet Franc -- their flagship red, consistently earns top marks in national competitions
- Reserve Claret -- a Bordeaux-style blend, approachable and complex
- Methode Champenoise sparkling -- made the traditional way, worth the splurge
Tips from Our Guests
- Arrive early on weekends -- the hilltop fills up fast, especially October through November
- The Vineyard Cafe (Thu-Sat) is a lighter option if you can't get Sunday Brunch reservations
- Ask about the winemaker -- Brannon Boegner has been making wine here for years and staff love talking about the process
- From Reserve at Fireside it's about 10 minutes -- an easy first stop on a wine trail day
Good to Know
Wolf Mountain is open Thursday through Sunday. January and February hours are Saturday and Sunday only. They are closed on major holidays -- check their website before planning a weekday visit. No reservations needed for tastings; Sunday Brunch requires advance booking.
Wolf Mountain pairs best with a stay at Reserve at Fireside -- you're just 10 minutes from the winery with a private hot tub waiting when you get back.