Yonah Mountain Vineyards

Yonah Mountain Vineyards sits at the base of its namesake mountain in Cleveland. Choose from tasting options and scheduled experiences, with winery events adding another reason to visit.

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Photography: Yonah Mountain — official website.

Know your next pour

What’s on the wine list?

Red

Katherine Cabernet

Listed in the winery’s current red collection.

Red blend

Genesis

Listed in the winery’s current red collection.

White

Elizabeth Estate Chardonnay

Listed in the winery’s current white collection.

White

Petit Manseng

Listed in the winery’s current white collection.

Rosé

Estate Cuvée Rosé

Listed in the winery’s current collection.

Rosé

Young American Rosé

Listed in the winery’s Young American collection.

View the winery’s wine menu / collection ↗

Tasting formats, visitor policies and the current collection were checked October 22, 2026. The winery says it operates year-round except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Vintages and tasting-room availability can change; confirm the pouring list before visiting.

What to expect when you arrive

Tasting experience
Walk-in flights include four two-ounce samples in a preset red, white, mixed or off-dry flight; the winery currently lists one flight at $35 or two for $60, with a commemorative Riedel glass and no substitutions. A separate private guided tasting is reservable Monday–Friday: six wines, family-style charcuterie, about 90 minutes, $80 per person and a maximum of eight.
Food & picnics
Outside food is allowed except during Crush Fest. Weekend food trucks and weekday cheese and charcuterie are offered; outside alcohol is prohibited.
Children, pets & access
Families and leashed dogs are welcome, but children may not join production tours or enter certain operational areas. Standard tastings are walk-in as space allows; reservations are strongly encouraged for groups of 20 or more and required for guided tastings. Production tours are 21 and older.

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Events at Yonah Mountain Vineyards

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Getting here

1717 Highway 255 South, Cleveland, GA 30528

Route to the winery by name and its published address. If you book a tour, private event or a different tasting location, use the address in that confirmation. Arrange a sober driver or professional transport before your tasting day.

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A few useful answers

What wines can I try at Yonah Mountain Vineyards?

The published collection includes Katherine Cabernet, Genesis, Elizabeth Estate Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Estate Cuvée Rosé. The pouring lineup and vintages may change; use the official menu for the latest selection.

Do I need a reservation?

Walk-in flights include four two-ounce samples in a preset red, white, mixed or off-dry flight; the winery currently lists one flight at $35 or two for $60, with a commemorative Riedel glass and no substitutions. A separate private guided tasting is reservable Monday–Friday: six wines, family-style charcuterie, about 90 minutes, $80 per person and a maximum of eight.

Where is Yonah Mountain Vineyards?

1717 Highway 255 South, Cleveland, GA 30528. Use the directions link and confirm the correct tasting location before traveling.

Sources & visit information

Reviewed October 22, 2026. Confirm operating hours, prices, policies and availability with the venue before traveling.

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