You can now try some of Tennessee’s best wineries and cideries as part of a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in the Smokies! The Gatlinburg Winery Trail is a must for wine and cider enthusiasts with plans to visit the Smoky Mountains! Featuring five premier locations, you’ll get to try a bit of everything, from wine to hard cider, flavorful meads and even sparkling wine. Here is everything you need to know about the Gatlinburg Winery Trail:
What is the Gatlinburg Winery Trail?
The Gatlinburg Winery Trail is a collection of five of the top wineries and cideries you’ll find in the Smoky Mountains. The five locations along the trail include Tennessee Homemade Wines, Tennessee Cider Company, Smokin’ Banjo and Old Mountain Wine Company in Gatlinburg, as well as Tennessee Homemade Wines and Tennessee Cider Company in Sevierville.
A VIP tasting experience is just $10 as part of the Gatlinburg Winery Trail! Typically a VIP tasting at each of these places would be $5, so you’ll save $15 as part of this experience! As an added bonus, you’ll receive a complimentary slushie at Old Mountain Wine Company, which is sure to keep you cool on a hot day in the Smokies.
As part of this experience, you’ll make your way to each of these locations whenever is convenient for you during a 7-day period. Once you’ve received a passport stamp for each, you’ll receive a free gift! Start at any location and redeem your stamped passport for a free gift at your final destination.
Three of these spots — Tennessee Homemade Wines, Tennessee Cider Company and Smokin’ Banjo — are conveniently located within 400 feet of each other on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. During your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to try more than 40 different wines and ciders as part of a VIP tasting experience!
About Gatlinburg Winery Trail Stops
What can you expect at each location? Continue reading as we break it down:
- Tennessee Homemade Wines: Named the top winery in all of Tennessee, our Gatlinburg location serves up sweet southern wines made with fresh fruit by local experts using timeworn recipes.
- Tennessee Cider Company: This is Gatlinburg’s original cider house, being the first cidery to open in town in 2019. Try both classic and unique ciders at this spot.
- Smokin’ Banjo: New to the Smoky Mountains, Smokin’ Banjo is known as “The Rebel of the Rollin’ Hills”. Enjoy sparkling wines and ciders that are as smooth as a professional picker.
- Old Mountain Wine Company: Located at the entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this place offers an extensive selection of wines, ciders and meads, providing guests with the nectar of the Smokies.
- Tennessee Homemade Wines/Tennessee Cider Company: This joint location in the Tanger Outlets of Sevierville offers the best of both worlds! Sip on wines and ciders and when you’re done do some shopping right around the corner.
Get ready to enjoy authentic tastes of the Smoky Mountains when you navigate the Gatlinburg Winery Trail! To get you prepared for your stops at our wineries, take a look at our wine flavors to get a sense of what’s in store for you!
