The Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Yonah Mountain Vineyards is a privately held 197 acre estate. Visits to the vineyard and winery are best made by joining the Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting, which is offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Visits to the vineyard can also be made by appointment.
Currently, seven varieties of grapes are thriving on of the rolling hills property. The vineyard was originally planted with Chardonnay in 2007 and Cabernet Sauvignon in 2009. Five thousand vines, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other noble grapes, were planted in 2011 for a total of 13 acres under cultivation.
The Yonah Name
Yonah Mountain is a geological formation of granite that rises from the surrounding landscape separate from the Appalachian range of mountains. It is an ancient and distinctive mountain whose humped profile can be seen from miles around. Yonah Mountain takes its name from the Cherokee word "yonah" for "bear." The logo of Yonah Mountain Vineyards is a black bear with a spiral arrow within it.
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