Wine and Tours: Top Wineries to Visit

The best Smokies getaways are the ones where you relax and unwind. Add to your relaxation with our picks for the top wineries to visit in the Smoky Mountains. Whether you want to pick up a couple of bottles or go on a wine tour to see the process, you'll love every moment of your vacation from start to finish.

Maximize Your Visit

Different wines and wineries offer unique experiences, so it's important to understand what's available for the best wine-tasting experience. To that end, we've done the legwork and found the best wineries to visit while on vacation.

Mountain Valley Winery

One of the best Pigeon Forge wineries to visit is Mountain Valley Winery since it sits on the main Parkway, putting you and your guests close to everything that makes the city fun. However, it's what you get during your visit that makes this a must-see location.

With over 30 years of producing award-winning wines, you'll enjoy a wide selection of sweet and fruity wines. Some favorites to consider trying are:

• Watermelon
• Rhubarb
• Red Velvet

Even better, this winery offers a wine tour, where you can enjoy seeing the winemaking process for a small charge.

Bootleggers Homemade Wine

Another excellent winery location is Bootleggers Homemade Wine. With a location at The Island, this is a wonderful option to add to your travel plans. During your visit, you'll enjoy complimentary wine tastings of their homemade country wines.

Bootleggers Homemade Wine prides itself on being all-natural and regular kitchen equipment for unmatched quality. Some flavors to make sure you try include but aren't limited to:

• Homegrown Scuppernong
• Redneck Reserve Dessert Wine
• Homegrown Strawberry Wine
• Bootleggers Mountain Muscat

Hillside Winery

For those who like the classics, Hillside Winery is the perfect destination. This Sevierville winery sits on Collier Drive and boasts traditional Italian-style wines as well as celebratory wines. During your visit, you'll enjoy free tastings, but you can also purchase a glass to sip or a bottle to take with you to the cabin or home.

Apple Barn Winery

Hit Apple Barn Winery, and you'll enjoy hand-crafted wine from apples instead of the more traditional grapes. Try different flavors during a free tasting while learning more about the inspiration behind the different options.

In addition to apples, the team behind this winery adds in other fruit flavors, like raspberry and peach, among other fruits, for a truly unique flavor profile. In addition to wine, you'll enjoy the Apple Barn Cider House, where you can try a bunch of hard ciders that are crafted on-site.

Mill Bridge Winery

Do you want to combine your wine with yummy food? Visit Mill Bridge Winery to access a wide selection of wines and hard ciders. Grab your spot at The Patio at Mill Bridge Winery for the most relaxing wine-drinking session possible. During your visit, you can enjoy red, white, or sweet wines, depending on your preference.

Make a Vacation out of Your Tour

What's even better than wine tastings and wine tours? Having an excellent Pigeon Forge cabin to return to and keep the fun going. Grab a cabin with a hot tub or a vacation rental with a fireplace for the perfect ambiance.

Our cabins also offer full kitchens, letting you host an incredible dinner with the new wines you bought for a date night or an evening with friends. No matter how you choose to enjoy your vacation, you'll love taking the time to explore our picks for the top wineries to visit in the Smoky Mountains.