If you’re a fan of Tennessee Homemade Wines, you’re going to love Old Mountain Wine Company! One of the newest wineries in the Smoky Mountains, Old Mountain Wine Company is one of the stops on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail. It’s a place where sweet-natured wines pay homage to the generations of farmers and mountaineers who worked hard to grow fresh fruits that are staples of Appalachian heritage—and now local wines! To help you get familiar with what to expect, we’re sharing 8 of the top selections to try at Old Mountain Wine Company:
1. Burly Blackberry
The refreshing blackberry flavor in Burly Blackberry is enough to satisfy even the hungriest of Smoky Mountain bears! This wine captures the essence of ripe blackberries, offering a flavor profile that excites the taste buds.
2. Dew
If you’re looking for an adventurous wine, this one will surely dew it! Dew is Old Mountain Wine Company’s version of an adult Mountain Dew, with its blend of lemon and lime flavors. It combines the bright, sugary taste of dew with the familiar warmth of a fortified wine.
3. Apple Atcha
Who doesn’t like fresh, homemade apple pie? Apple Atcha merges notes of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla with delicious apple flavor to produce a taste similar to the apple pie grandma used to make!
4. Mango Honey Mead Wine
It takes two to mango! The vibrant flavors of mangos merge with the smooth and homely taste of honey as the two key ingredients in Mango Honey Mead. The result is a nuanced flavor that is truly one-of-a-kind and one you don’t want to miss!
5. Mountain Apple Wine
From one apple wine to another, Mountain Apple Wine harnesses the refreshing taste of crisp apples for a smooth flavor you can’t get enough of. It’s light, flavorful, and bright, making it a great choice to sip on for any occasion.
6. Elderberry Honey Wine
You won’t find anything quite like this delicious wine anywhere else! Elderberries are another popular berry in the Smoky Mountains and the star of the Elderberry Honey Wine. The rich flavors of these elderberries mix with the sweet and complex notes of mead to create a distinctive wine that reflects the culture of the Smoky Mountains.
7. Red Muscadine Wine
Muscadine grapes have long been an Appalachian staple. Red Muscadine Wine features the bold, rich flavors of these grapes. It’s a robust wine filled with sweet and earthy undertones that offers a throwback to the earliest days of winemaking in the Smoky Mountains.
8. Summer Peach Cider
Old Mountain Wine Company has hard ciders too! Made with the juice of sun-ripped peaches, Summer Peach Cider is equal parts sweet and tart, making for a wonderful flavor you can’t get enough of. It’s a perfect choice to sip on while enjoying Old Mountain Wine Company’s outdoor patio on a warm summer day!
Whether you visit Old Mountain Wine Company for a solo experience or part of a Gatlinburg Wine Trail journey, you won’t be disappointed! Discover why the Gatlinburg Wine Trail is a must-try experience you should add to your Smoky Mountain itinerary!
