Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Crane Creek Vineyards

Most folks think California is the only state in the America growing wine grapes. Think again. Georgia also has farms growing wine grapes and the other day we took a short trip to visit one. Not far from our home nestled in the north Georgia mountains is Crane Creek Vineyards three miles from the town of Young Harris.

We had a tasting of several of their wines. We now have two favorites. The first was the white called Traminette a cross between a French American Hybrid and a German gewurtztraminer.

Our other favorite was the Mountain Harvest Red composed of the single variety of chambourcin.

Sadly they were out of their other red varieties. If  you're out and about this weekend on Friday night there's a free concert at the winery featuring the band Bulletproof. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
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  1. Ronna7/1/15, 8:39 AM

    Believe it or not, Ontario has a wine growing region too! Niagara on the Lake grows many terrific grapes and their wine is pretty darn good too. My brother celebrated his 60th b-day there with our family a few years back. Good times. Hic! I'd love to try Georgia wine. Cheers!

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    1. Linda Starr7/1/15, 12:31 PM

      Hi Ronna, thanks, I am surprised grapes vines are so hardy to grow so far north. Winery visits are a real treat.

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  2. Michèle Hastings7/1/15, 9:20 AM

    A winery visit is such a pleasant way to spend the day. The vineyards look beautiful.

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    1. Linda Starr7/1/15, 12:32 PM

      Hi Michele, thanks, very relaxing looking at the pastoral views walking around then sitting in the shade

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  3. Barbara Rogers7/1/15, 10:23 AM

    What a great thing to have wine right at a vineyard. Enjoy!

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    1. Linda Starr7/1/15, 12:32 PM

      Hi Barb, thanks, we are trying to take advantage of all that is close by us to visit.

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  4. Lori Buff7/1/15, 1:07 PM

    We do have some great wineries in GA as well as many other states. When my parents took me to Alfred for the first time they discovered the wineries in upstate New York and returned there for many years. Oregon, Washington, and Idaho all have great wine regions too.

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    1. Linda Starr7/1/15, 3:00 PM

      Hi Lori, thanks, I guess you know about the California wineries, went there for years. They all used to be free now they charge.

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  5. Joanne Noragon7/1/15, 2:16 PM

    Actually, Linda, California grapes are having a tough time right now. It's good for all the other superior wine grape growing areas of the country to be recognized. We have an extensive grape belt along our great lakes, starting with Erie here in Ohio and extending way through upstate New York.

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    1. Linda Starr7/1/15, 3:01 PM

      Hi Joanne, thanks, I'll be they are having a tough time, without any rain and no irrigation what can they do?

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  6. Elephant's Child7/1/15, 4:19 PM

    We too have wineries in most states. They produce quite different wines, but I am glad of the variety.

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  7. Linda Starr7/2/15, 4:23 AM

    Hi Sue, thanks, seems wine is grown just about everywhere. Ha. Variety is the spice of life that's for sure.

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  8. Lee7/2/15, 5:43 AM

    When I drink wine it's most always red...I prefer a good, hearty red to white wine; but when I do have a white it must be a dry white..

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  9. Linda Starr7/2/15, 5:58 AM

    Hi Lee, thanks, I like red and white both dry, but prefer the white most of the time especially in summer.

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