About
Grapes and Ladders Winery is an estate producer in Ellijay, GA, crafting wines from grapes like Chambourcin, Merlot, Lenoir, and Zinfandel, including dry, off-dry, sweet reds, rosés, whites, and a port-style dessert wine. They offer tastings, live music events like Friday jams and open mic nights, trivia nights, and host private events. Featured as a top winery in North Georgia Mountains with wines available at select locations.
Estate-grown wines from Chambourcin, Lenoir, Merlot, Zinfandel
Live music and trivia events
Bourbon barrel-aged reds and port-style dessert wine
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What They Make
Seven Ridges Rose’
Dry, crisp and clean from our Estate Chambourcin. A distinctive medley of berry flavors.
Coosa Rose'
Off-dry Rose’ from our estate Chambourcin. A touch of sweetness and flavors of strawberry and raspberry.
Cherokee Rose’
Sweet Rose’ from our Estate Merlot. Sweet White Merlot full of berry taste.
Big Red
Off-dry and dark Red Wine from our estate Chambourcin, fruit forward with flavors of strawberry, plum, and cherry.
Double Dog Dare
Small-batch, sweet red from our estate grown Lenoir. Aged in bourbon barrels with layers of red fruit, vanilla, spice and smoke.
Sweet Red of Mine
Sweet red from our estate grown Chambourcin and Lenoir. Starts sweet and jammy, ending with a little smoke and spice.
Southern Treasure
Port style, dark red dessert wine from our estate grown Chambourcin and Zinfandel. Fortified with brandy.
Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, clear crisp full-bodied white wine.
Viognier
Dry and intensely aromatic white wine. Apricot and peach on the palate, featuring honey and creamy notes.
Chardonnay
Dry and intensely aromatic white wine. Apricot and peach on the palate, featuring honey and creamy notes.
Some Like it Red
Cabernet, Cab Franc blend. Dark Red, dry table wine with flavors of black cherry and vanilla.
Cabernet Sauvignon RESERVE
A big, full-bodied Cabernet from California’s Wine Country. Notes of black currents and black cherry, with spice of vanilla and clove.
Awards
Silver Medal, Georgia Wine Competition 2022
2022
Bronze Medal, Southern Wine Awards 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Brad Tolson's Friday Jam
Every 1st Friday of the Month, 3:00-6:00
Rockin' the Ladder Jam with Brad Tolson and Friends
Trivia Night with Tom George
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month, 6:00-8:00
Trivia with Team Prizes and 10% off food and Beverages
Open Mic Night
Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Enjoy Live Music at G&L
Latest News
Featured in '21+ Best Things to Do in Ellijay GA', 'Introducing Grapes & Ladders Wine at Reformation', 'TOP 25 Winery', 'The 25 Best Wineries in the North Georgia Mountains'