The Best Wineries in Atlanta: 8 Local Favorites for 2026

Atlanta is better known for craft beer and cocktails than for grapevines, but the wineries in Atlanta and just outside it can fill a full weekend. Inside the Perimeter you get urban tasting rooms where wine is made a few steps from the bar; drive 45 to 80 minutes north and you reach estate vineyards in the Blue Ridge foothills. Below are the eight best wineries in Atlanta and the surrounding metro, with addresses, phone numbers, map links and nearby landmarks so you can plan the day. Many of them make great local Atlanta wines to bring home. If you are willing to drive farther, our guide to the top wineries in Georgia covers Dahlonega, Helen and beyond.

Last updated October 2026. Hours and tasting formats change seasonally, so call ahead before you go.

Best Wineries in Atlanta: Quick Comparison

1. City Winery Atlanta

If you want the best winery in Atlanta proper, start here. City Winery is one of the few producers making wine within the city limits. Grapes arrive from established growing regions, then fermentation, aging and bottling happen in the facility at Ponce City Market. Guided tastings and winery tours walk you from the tank room to the glass, the harvest season brings hands-on programs, and the concert and comedy venue next door means a tasting can turn into a full evening.

Because the wines are made in house, this is a useful stop if you want to taste a producer’s whole range in one sitting.

• Address: 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (inside Ponce City Market)
• Phone: 404-946-3791
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: The Roof at Ponce City Market upstairs and the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail right outside the door

2. Monks Meadery

Technically a meadery rather than a grape winery, Monks Meadery belongs on any list of wineries in Atlanta because it is one of the only places in the city producing wine of any kind. Mead is wine made from honey, and the flights here run from dry and sparkling to rich dessert styles. The meads have won awards at national mead competitions, and it is a fun stop for anyone who thinks they have tried everything.

• Address: 579 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
• Phone: (404) 954-2824
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Freedom Park, both about a mile away

3. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Cooper’s Hawk opened in Alpharetta in 2025 and brought a format Atlanta had not really had before: a Napa-style tasting room attached to a full scratch kitchen, with a wine club that features a different bottle every month. Tastings are walk-in, and the menu is written to pair with the house labels. The wines are produced by the company out of state, so think of this as an Atlanta winery restaurant rather than a vineyard.

This is the easiest stop on the list for a weeknight, since you are not committing to a drive into the mountains.

• Address: 7750 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022
• Phone: (678) 261-7450
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: North Point Mall next door and Avalon, about three miles away

4. The Painted Horse Winery & Vineyards

About 45 minutes north of downtown, The Painted Horse sits on a 22 acre family farm in Milton that began life as an equestrian center. Local press calls it Fulton County’s first farm winery. The lineup skews dry, flights are poured in the tasting room, and cellar tastings are available by reservation.

Bring the family. Farm animals wander the property, live music runs on the lawn most weekends, and the tasting room is small enough that you will usually talk to someone who helped make what is in your glass.

• Address: 13762 Hopewell Road, Milton, GA 30004
• Phone: (770) 846-1559
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: historic downtown Crabapple, about four miles away, and Avalon in Alpharetta, about ten miles away

5. Château Élan Winery & Resort

About 50 minutes northeast in Braselton, Château Élan is the largest resort winery near the city and calls itself Georgia’s largest wine producer, with more than 300 awards. The founders started with muscadine, Georgia’s native grape, and guided tastings now pour a range that includes sparkling and reserve wines. The estate also has golf, a spa and several restaurants, which makes it the pick when the group wants a weekend rather than an afternoon.

• Address: 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr., Braselton, GA 30517
• Phone: (678) 425-0900
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, about six miles away, and the Mall of Georgia

6. Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery

Up on Burnt Mountain near Jasper, Fainting Goat is a family-owned vineyard with a long veranda, a tall-windowed tasting room and some of the best sunset views within reach of Atlanta. Live music plays every weekend, Friday sunset concerts draw a crowd in warm months, and dogs are welcome on the lawn.

• Address: 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, GA 30143
• Phone: 706-692-9463
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: Fort Mountain State Park and the mountain towns along GA-515

7. Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery

Wolf Mountain, in Dahlonega, is the most decorated vineyard on this list. It was the first Georgia winery to take Best in Class and Double Gold at major West Coast competitions and reports more than 200 medals. The estate sits at about 1,800 feet on the Dahlonega Plateau, Georgia’s first federally recognized wine-growing area, and its sparkling wines are made in the traditional Champagne method. The Vineyard Café serves a seated lunch and Sunday brunch by reservation, and weekends fill quickly.

• Address: 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533
• Phone: 706-867-9862
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: the Dahlonega Gold Museum on the town square and Amicalola Falls State Park, about 30 minutes west

8. Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery

At the far edge of a day trip in Talking Rock, Chateau Meichtry is a family-run vineyard with an easygoing feel. Saturday vineyard tours, live music on weekend afternoons and food trucks make it a relaxed place to spend a few hours, and villa rentals let you stay the night.

• Address: 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175
• Phone: 706-502-1608
• Map: Open in Google Maps
• Nearby landmarks: the apple houses of Ellijay and Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge

How to Plan a Day at Atlanta Wineries

• Pair by direction. Milton and Alpharetta are a natural combination off GA-400; Jasper and Talking Rock pair well off I-575 and GA-515.
• Book seated tastings. Walk-in flights are usually fine midweek, but reserve for weekends, lunch service and tours.
• Plan a driver. The vineyards north of the city are spread out, and mountain roads are no place for a tasting day behind the wheel.
• Go in spring or fall. The Georgia Wine Highway passport program typically runs in spring, as the Dawson County News reported, and harvest season brings the best views.

For a longer trip into wine country, see our full list of Georgia wineries by region.

Where Georgia Wineries Sit in the State’s Beverage Economy

Wineries are the smallest of the three segments by dollar value, but they were the only one growing when that report was published, driven largely by tasting room visits. UGA also counted close to 80 wine producers statewide, nearly double the number of a decade earlier. That matters for anyone planning a wine day: these producers are built around hospitality, not volume.

Bringing a Winery Day Home to Your Atlanta Dinner Table

A bottle you carried back from Dahlonega deserves better than whatever is in the refrigerator. Our chefs at Atlanta Personal Chef Service build menus around what a household already has open, which is why we ask what you brought home before we write anything. Whole cuts portioned at 6 to 8 ounces, roasted vegetables and a sauce with real acidity tend to hold up better against a young Georgia red than anything fussier.

 

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If wine is a regular part of how you eat, our weekly dinner service can work bottle by bottle through the season, and a private chef dinner turns your best winery find into the centerpiece of a night in. We also keep notes on pairing ideas, a seasonal ingredient guide for what is at its best each month, and a running list of metro restaurants worth the reservation.

FAQs About the Best Wineries in Atlanta

What is the best winery in Atlanta?

Inside the city, City Winery Atlanta at Ponce City Market is the top pick because it makes wine on site. For a true vineyard close to town, The Painted Horse in Milton is about 45 minutes from downtown. For award-winning estate wine, Wolf Mountain in Dahlonega is worth the longer drive.

Are there any real wineries inside Atlanta?

Yes, though only a few. City Winery Atlanta produces wine at Ponce City Market, and Monks Meadery makes honey wine in Poncey-Highland. Most estates with planted vines sit north of the city in the Blue Ridge foothills.

How far are the best Atlanta wineries from downtown?

City Winery and Monks Meadery are about 10 minutes away. Cooper’s Hawk is about 30 to 35 minutes north, The Painted Horse about 45 minutes and Château Élan about 50 minutes. Fainting Goat, Wolf Mountain and Chateau Meichtry run roughly 65 to 80 minutes.

Which Atlanta winery is best for a group or celebration?

Château Élan has the most to do for a group, from tours to golf and a spa. City Winery works well for an evening that pairs wine with a concert.

Do I need reservations?

For seated tastings, tours and lunch service, yes, especially Friday through Sunday. Walk-in flights are usually available midweek.

Can a personal chef cook around wines I bring back?

That is a normal request. Tell us what you bought and we build the menu to match, adjusting cuts, seasoning and sauces to the bottles rather than asking you to pour something that fits a fixed menu.