mEET OUR FRIENDS
We wanted to introduce you to a few of our friends in the wine biz so you can support them!
Whether you're in Dahlonega, Cleveland, Ellijay, Atlanta or California, this is a growing list of some of the coolest people we PERSONALLY know. Tell 'em we say hi!
Courtesy Shelby Lauren Smith
Winemaker at Cavender Creek
The wines here rotate - ask them what's new or which wines Kris is most excited about! We love their Souzão, their Marsanne/Roussanne and he's currently working on a killer Cabernet.
www.cavendercreekvineyards.com
Kris Lange
nORTH gEORGIA
Tristen and Tyler
Owners/ Winemakers at Accent Cellars
Pushing the envelope with some seriously unique offerings. We love their Piquettes and their 2024 Cabernet Franc is fire.
www.accentcellars.com
4th generation farmers and owners of a beautiful vineyard and tasting room. Welcomed us new-comers with open arms and are never short on great advice. We love their Chambourcin and it inspired us to plant an acre!
www.cenitawinery.com
Greg and Carol
Crumly
Tommy and Heather Breedlove
Owners of The Mountain Top Lodge (Dahlonega)
Must stay retreat, lodge and bed & breakfast. It's nestled on a small mountain top on fifteen quiet acres and just minutes from beautiful Dahlonega. The design is impeccable, the attention to detail is second to none and the folks are just the loveliest!
Oh and don't sleep on their NEW RESTAURANT: Wit & Wisdom!
Details here:
https://www.themountaintoplodge.com/
Owner of Chateau Meichtry
Bobby was also an early supporter and advocate for our winery when we wanted to purchase land in Ellijay. They have a beautiful winery!
www.chateaumeichtry.com
Bobby McNeill
Owner and winemaker of Engelheim Vineyards in Ellijay. Gary was an early supporter and mentor to us. Dan was able to work several harvests here before we planted our own vines. We love their Vidal Blanc which inspired us to plant our own!
www.engelheim.com
Gary Engel
Atlanta
Krishna Chapatwala
Owner of the Wine Shoe a wine boutique in Atlanta.
Long time friend and wine advocate, check out Krishna's wine shop in the heart of Atlanta, they have wine for every palate and budget. Their wine club is TRY before you buy!!
www.wineshoeatlanta.com
Kelly Cornett
You know her, you love her, founder and Host of A Cork in the Road Podcast.
Listen to her podcast, attend one of her wine events, they are a must for any wine lover. Or do you prefer beer? Check out her Wine vs Beer dinners- a personal favorite of ours!
www.acorkintheroad.com
Owner and Founder of the Oenophile Institute
Chelsea's institute makes learning about wine affordable and accesible - learn more about wine in an approachable way! I WISH we had access to this when we lived in the city years ago. Atlanta is so lucky!
www.oenophileinstitute.com
Chelsea Young
Napa
Founder and Host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast Winemaker and Owner of Terratorium Wines and winemaker at Seavey Vineyards
The podcast we relied on from the start for the highly technical answers to our winemaking questions. Winemaker at Seavey Vineyards, Owner of Terratorium Wines and host of Deep Winemaking- a technical winemaking seminar which Dan attended in 2021.
https://www.terratoriumwines.com/
https://www.seaveyvineyard.com/
Jim
Duane
