If you’ve never tried the delicious and unique taste of East Tennessee wine then you’ve got to make a stop at one of the wineries in the Smoky Mountains. These wineries not only import exotic and luxurious wines from all around the world, but they also offer huge selections of wine made right in the heart of the Smokies. Taste the difference for yourself next time you visit! Here are 4 of the best wineries in Pigeon Forge TN that you have to try:
1. Bootleggers Winery
Bootleggers Winery is so proud of their Appalachian heritage that they bottled it! Using only natural ingredients and superior products, Bootleggers has captured the spirit of the Smokies in every one of their wines. With delicious mountain flavors like Raspberry and Blackberry, you’ll be able to taste the authenticity with each sip. Next time you visit The Island in Pigeon Forge, make sure you swing into Bootleggers and take home a bottle for yourself or another wine lover in your life.
2. Mountain Valley Winery
If you like your wine on the sweeter side, then Mountain Valley Winery is the place for you! Specializing in sweet fruit wines, Mountain Valley offers options like Watermelon, Rhubarb and even Red Velvet. As one of the oldest wineries in the state of Tennessee and part of the Rocky Top Wine Trail, they have cultivated an impressive collection of wines and have even won over 1,000 medals for flavors they have produced. If you’d like to sample some of these delicious wines, stop by for a free tasting! Once you’ve picked your favorite, take home a bottle or choose to have your purchases shipped to your home.
3. Currahee Winery
The Currahee Winery is a small, family-owned winery with a passion for making unique and decadent wines. They hand-craft their wines from Vinifera Muscadine and other native grapes. If you like dark, richer wines, try the Midnight or Ole Blue. If you prefer white to red, we suggest their Golden Harvest, Sunset, or 3 Mile White. They even offer apple wines, such as the Currahee Apple. Conveniently located at The Mountain Mile, stop by and sample some of their wines for yourself next time you’re in the area!
More Wineres in Nearby Sevierville
You'll find several Smoky Mountain winery locations just up the Parkway in Sevierville that are also worth visiting, including Tennessee Homemade Wines, Hillside Winery, and Apple Barn Winery. Two beautiful wineries on Wears Valley Road we recommend trying out are Cades Cove Cellars and Tennessee Mountain View Winery.
Now that you know the best wineries in Pigeon Forge TN you can start deciding where you want to visit. Not sure where else you want to go on your Smoky Mountain vacation? Check out all the fun things to do in Pigeon Forge and begin planning your next trip!
