Local Wineries

Address: 11848 US-41, Guild, TN

Hours
Tuesday - Sunday: 11AM - 8PM
Closed Monday

Sitting on the water's edge, you'll be able to look out (hence the name) and take in the beautiful sights of Chattanooga. They serve various homemade wines and cheeses, and you can order pizza!

Address: 1817 Delano Rd, Delano, TN

Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 6PM
Sunday: 1PM - 6PM

If you love a little tart mixed with sweet aromas, you'll have to try Savannah Oak's blackberry wine. It's a family-owned and operated winery with a gorgeous look at the Hiwassee River.

Address: 6469 Battlefield Pkwy, Ringgold, GA

Wine isn't everybody's expertise–here's what you need to know for your day trip.

How does wine tasting work?

After you have set a reservation for your wine tasting tour, you should arrive at your scheduled time.

Things to Avoid at a Wine Tour

1. Overdrinking
You don't want to get drunk at a wine tasting (this isn't a college party on finals weekend). You just want to take time to enjoy the aromas and flavors of each drink that is passed to you. Know your limits, and spit your wine into designated containers when necessary.

2. Don't wear fragrance
Smell is an important part of tasting, so if you choose to wear a strong cologne or perfume, you may be drowning out half of the wine tasting experience. Not good.

3. Don't take it TOO seriously
Unless you are a sommelier, you shouldn't take your wine tasting excursion too seriously. Don't act snobbish or cocky about the wine, but do share your opinion when asked what you think.

4. Starving yourself
Eating some food can make you less susceptible to the alcohol itself. Make sure you eat food available at the wineries or before you attend.

1. How much do you drink at a wine tasting?
Most people drink around 25 ounces of wine when they attend a wine tasting, in order to get through the tasting without blacking out, you'll probably have to spit out a few of the wines. Don't worry, this is standard.

2. What should you wear when going wine tasting?
Wear comfortable clothes that are presentable. You don't have to go all-out fancy for a wine tour, but you shouldn't be arriving in sweats.

Men should wear a button down shirt with a collar and can wear any well-kept jeans or shorts. Women can wear a light dress, jeans, or a nice shirt.

3. Can you go wine tasting in the winter?
Not only can you go wine tasting, it may be a better decision for you to go when it's chilly outside.
Different types of wine are on offer, fewer people attend, allowing you to have the tour to yourself.

4. Can you go wine tasting while pregnant?
Because spitting out your wine is fairly common practice, some women may wonder if they can participate in a wine tour while pregnant.

Because alcohol is absorbed by your mouth before you actually drink wine, you should NOT go on a wine tour until your child is born.