Reviews of Crane Creek Vineyards (Winery)

Richard Raborn

Great Rotary Lunch. Three kinds of wine, Chicken Salad on croissants and brownies.

Jimmy Jenkins

Disappointing and frustrating visit. And I cannot imagine very returning. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we went =with friends from Florida for lunch and wine tasting. (Their website posts that lunch is served on Saturdays from 11-6). We drove for 45 minutes, arriving at 2:40 only to learn that they were out of food. Surprised I responded, "Wow, the Thanksgiving holiday must have brought in extra people" to which the owner responded, "We usually run out of food by 3." How absolutely inconsiderate to post lunch until 6 knowing that they never prepare enough to last until 6! We have purchased many bottles of wine on previous visits, and the wine is okay, especially for the low price (averages about $20 a bottle). However, we won't be back,

Denise Long

New Years Eve Party was an absolute blast. Good food and good wine.

Brian Batterton

Friendly staff, beautiful scenery

Hope Price

Phenomenal wine. Personalized service. Incredible views. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Erin Thomas

Picturesque winery in a beautiful setting among the mountains. We were here for a wedding and it felt like stepping back in time. Would definitely go back for a tour and tasting the next time I'm near Blairsville.

Andrea Cuervo

Been here 3 years in a row and it's the best experience. Child friendly and great atmosphere.

Andy Kives

My wife and I have been coming here since 2010 and we absolutely love this winery! We've been to most wineries in North Georgia and this is our favorite by a landslide.

Katie Hornbrook

What an amazing little place!! Spent the whole day at the vineyard with great friends drinking great wine. Love love love!

Matthew Henson

Wife and I stopped in for a tasting while visiting the area. Great atmosphere, service, and wine!

Ricky Studds

Amazing place and people and dogs and wine... Not sure we need anything else!

Matt Donovan

Some of the friendliest people in the world! A warm fire, a nice glass of wine, and good company!

Steve Lamontagne

Great place to spend an afternoon under a shade tree with a glass of great wine

Don Clark

Friendly people and great wine's that would rival California and Oregon wine's

Dallas Ostrander

Was a nice place to visit. My enjoyed the experience and I thought their wine was great.

Wesley Horne

Crane Creek Vineyards is a worthwhile stop to make if you are in the area. They host weddings, special events such as large group meetings and all sorts of events. They offer wine tasting and sell wine of All Sorts there.

Nick Maas

My family came to Crane Creek the day after Christmas 2015. The staff was extremely friendly and patient with us as we participated in the wine tasting and was happy to explain the differences in all their wines. The location was beautiful, so we enjoyed a glass of wine on the patio in the afternoon, as we watched geese and the dogs play. The prices were also very reasonable.

Leslie Deal

Wonderful time, beautiful place. Excellent wines. Friendly staff. Love the dogs super friendly.

Michael Leithead

I couldn't possibly recommend this winery more. The staff is friendly and the wines are fantastic. The staff is friendly and happy to help. The stories and experiences of the members of the staff are what i find most fun. The same person who pours your wine is very likely to have helped pick the grapes used within it. It's truly a North Georgia Mountains hidden gem and i always enjoy my time there.

Brent Heeke

Incredible mountain views, beautiful vineyards, always friendly staff. Try the hellbinder red wine!

Brittany Ivester

We tried a lot of wineries in the area and this one has the best wine and best atmosphere. You can taste wine before you decide on what you want. Very dog friendly- bring your fur babies! Plus, the place is so pretty, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. They have a lot of options, red and white, and everything we tried was very yummy.

james brown

Beautiful fall day!

Lindsey Brush

This vineyard is an ABSOLUTE diamond in North Georgia. Crane Creek is laid-back, friendly, clean, and beautiful. Love it, would reccomend.

Amanda Lafferty

Crane Creek was our favorite spot we visited while on a weekend vacation to Hiawassee, GA. We will definitely be back in the summer months for the spectacular views and friendly service!

Adam Morgenstern

Always a great time with great people and amazing wine.

Jessy Hardie

Beautiful, relaxed environment! Delicious wine and friendly staff. Will definitely be back. Thanks!

Jason

Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful estate.

Diane Lord

Beautiful scenery, friendly people and great wine. Enjoy a glass of wine with cheese and crackers and a beautiful view!

Grace Outlaw

Beautiful vineyard with great wine!

Daniel Brodbeck

Great wine and very laid back atmosphere.

Dale Cox

Great wine tasting and good wines.

Positive Life

This is an amazing vineyard

Mark Charlton

Tremendous place to sit and relax sipping their wines. The scenery is spectacular. Friendly and helpful, always a nice place to stop when out for that afternoon drive.

Kathy Larson

So nice and relaxing to enjoy the mountains and wonderful wine at Crane Creek Vineyards!

Dacey Hartsfield

Absolutely one of my favorite vineyards in the North Georgia Mountains. The reds and whites are delicious and the atmosphere and surroundings are just incredible. David and the staff are top-notch! A not-to-miss event is their New Year's Eve party. Incredible food put together by David and unlimited wines and live music. I look forward to this party every year. Oh and if you love puppies, they have three adorable ones running around (Crash, Peanut, and Scruffy) and occasionally begging for food (Peanut especially!). All in all, a great place to check out. You won't be disappointed.

Emily Morris

A wonderful opportunity to stop and taste fine wines and relax in a bucolic setting, overlooking the vineyards. Do not pass up this chance to detox from a fast-paced lifestyle. Wine selection is varied - something for everyone. If you like gewurztraminer, don't pass up Crane Creek's Traminette. Lovely fruit and spice. Will definitely make the effort to visit again.

Sam Vaughan

This is an amazing winery with great service!! Everyone there was very friendly. I loved all the wines that I tried, and not to mention they had an amazing view where you could relax and sip on some of the wine they have. Would recommended to anyone!

Jennifer Smith

We came to crane creek oh a whim while on a short trip to GA, I am so glad we did! The wine was great and the company so friendly! Emily was very knowledgeable about the wines and we had great conversation. Dave recommended a spot for us to have dinner and it was amazing!! If you are in the area definitely visit this winery you will not be disappointed!

arron clinton

So nice. 2 years we come here and just so great

Bruce Eisel

Wonderful winery we enjoying visiting- Eric and team have done a great job in making your visit a 1st class experience!

Ed Burgess

Best staff and winery in the south

Robyn L Wade

Amazing, Amazing and Amazing. Customer Service and Wine, is impeccable!

Hilary Smith

Amazing personalized experience. Had tapas in the evening with live music and came back the next day for a tour and tasting. You can tell they're very passionate about the vineyard and have a strong knowledge of wine!

Len Conway

Excellent wine, friendly staff. A great place to relax!!

Mike Roberts

Quaint and delightful. Tasting room is,located in an old farmhouse. Warm and welcoming staff

LE Electric LLC

Atmosphere and wine was awesome, could use a few more items on the tapas menu. A must try!

Larry Hershey

Great wines, location, and staff. We really enjoyed the Friday night wine and tapas.

Hadassa 1

Beautiful country setting over looking vineyards. Gazebo overlooking pond is a nice quiet place to enjoy a bottle of wine. Friendly staff to help sample wines.

Michael Vance

Good wine, nice people, beautiful atmosphere.

Allison Herbeck

My family and I came up to vacation in Warne from Florida. At a local brewery, they recommended Crane Creek. We went out the next day around sunset during the aperitivo Friday. What an experience!!! Delicious wine, knowledgable and friendly staff. GORGEOUS SITE. Highlight of our trip definietely. We spent equal time enjoying the view and wine as trying to take photos. I could see my wedding here one day. Come out and see this gemstone of this area!!

Liz Cross

We had an awesome time taste testing wine! Awesome selection and very good staff!!!!!

S. Weath

I had a wonderful time up until the vineyard tour. As the tour guide was discussing the vines, he (Matthew I believe) proceeded to refer to picking suckers as ‘monkey work’. As, an African American female, I took offense to the comment. My friend and I planned to have another glass of wine and even purchase a bottle, but quite frankly, after that insensitive comment, I didn’t want to support Crane Creek. There were plenty of nice employees and people that I met, but this review is solely based on my experience with the tour.

Thomas Honea

This place is wonderful. Outstanding wine and a gorgeous small setting, not some big factory. They deserve as many stars as they can get and then some.

Brian Powell

Absolutely beautiful and the wine is incredible

Patty Crespo

David is very personable and knowledgeable. Wine is amazing!!! Just go!

Joan Anderson Lykens

This was my second visit to Crane Creek Vineyards along with my college roommate of 50 years ago who lives in Hiawassee and three of my dearest friends who joined me on this trip from Illinois. I love this little hidden treasure in these beautiful mountains along with the wonderful staff and guests. The wines are wonderful especially relaxing on the terrace overlooking the gorgeous vineyards. Every trip here I plan to visit "my little secret place"!

Karen Riehm

What a beautiful vineyard! Awesome wine and cheeses, salami served with great Georgian hospitality!

Aaron Reed

Good wine, great view. Open wifi if you need it. Pets welcom

Danmara Alvarez

What a precious gem! The views all around are spectacular. You have the views of the mountains, rolling hills, pond, vines, trees, endless beauty for miles. The staff is super sweet, the wine was all good, the entertainment was Great! The bratwurst was so yummy. The only thing I have to suggest is to have the staff know about wine, do a tasting with them on your wines because when we would ask our bartender the notes on the wines she kept pointing to the sign. She had no idea what to say. Btw the ride there was the most fun ride ever because you're going up and down a mountain, so it's like being in a roller coaster, super cool. We will be back!

John Pfeiffer

Horrible experience. We were rushed through5the wine tasting. We tasted 6 wines in less than 15 minutes. Offered nothibg5to cleanse urban palate. It seemed as though we bothered then for tasting their wine . The wines were just mediocre. Not at all special. This could have been a pleasant experience. The groundsecond are attractive. As a wine critique, my advice is to stay clear of the winery.

Brynn Monesterio

I had my wedding here in September & everyone at Crane Creek Vineyard was amazing! The staff is super friendly. Jill helped me coordinate the event there and she was always pleasant! I could not have asked for a more beautiful place to get married at! The day of they did everything and more for us. I would recommend anyone getting married here or just stopping by for a glass of wine!

Janice Hundley

We moved to Hiawassee about 11 years ago and soon began visiting vineyards in the surrounding area. Of course, we visited Crane Creek and fell in love with it, the wine, the people, and the peaceful, beautiful environment. We felt like we had been plucked out of northeastern Georgia and placed right in northern Italy. While we visited several other vineyards, we kept going right back to Crane Creek. We have enjoyed every visit and every function attended. Other than the exceptional wine, much of our pleasure has come from Dave Sanford who has made our wine tasting experiences most enjoyable and educational, treating us like family every time we visited. And a shout out for Darbie, too. The wine is great !! The food is great !! The people are great !! What else does one need ?? Thank you Dave and thank you to the owner, Eric, for making this possible.

Rebeca Flanagan

Oh man! Haha I havent the slightest clue when it comes to wine but a vineyard was on my bucket list so while we were up here, we looked up all the vineyards in the area but this one caught my eye the best. So we ventured out today. I walked up to the counter feeling extremely intimidated that I'd say or do the wrong thing. Within the very first minute, the girl behind the counter had us all extremely at ease and relaxed which is a lot to ask from someone like me Haha. She had me feeling very confident in what I was drinking. I was able to taste 6 different wines for a GREAT price, then purchase a bottle for us to sit out and relax and drink. We even wandered around the vineyard a bit and took in the sites. The wine was delicious. We ended up getting a case of 6 to take home. The only thing I left disappointed in was that I'd selected a tee shirt at the beginning of our visit there which she wrapped up and held onto for us but when we were leaving I changed my mind on the shirt and swapped it out for a different one which shes then started to wrap. When we got home I found it was the one I didnt want which broke my heart a little but it was too late to go back. I do believe the guests I'd brought with me are going to make it any annual trip. If I'm ever back out this way, I'll definitely stop by. They have the cutest dogs too who love to walk you in and out Haha.

eric meadows

Great place, great people. Beautiful setting amongst the vines. Be sure to visit on a Friday night for tapas.

Susan Starling

I love coming here! A great place to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine.

Thomas J Edwards III

Service, people, and wine are incredible.

Pam Hayes

Beautifully located but... a group of ten came in and the man owner was very curt and told them they should’ve made a reservation. Nothing on website that says this. No matter what, you don’t say things like that to your customers. We weren’t in that group of ten but my Observations saw that group was made to feel uncomfortable. The staff was not as friendly as they could’ve been. Took away from our experience. Also wines not that good.

Nancy Olson

Beautiful winery!!

Robert Godsey

Always enjoyed stopping to get a bottle wine and having one too!

Hannah Mills

Came here while vacationing in Hiawassee, GA. This was my first time at a vineyard and I will definitely be back next time I’m up in this area! The staff (David and Emily) were very friendly and helpful with picking out out wines for me and my boyfriend, we have very different taste in wine but both found ones we loved! The views were gorgeous, and the wine was delicious! Left with a bottle to take home. Plus as a bonus they are dog friendly and had 4 pups of their own running around who were all so sweet. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves great wine and a relaxed atmosphere!

Jason Meadows

My wife and I enjoyed a "perfect" day at ClusterFest 2015. Great music, great food, great wines, complemented by perfect weather in a lovely setting. We enjoyed chatting with the staff (who were working diligently all day to make the event run smoothly) and strolling through the vineyards. If you are planning to be in the Young Harris area, I highly recommend a visit to Crane Creek Vineyards.

Irvin Hendershot

Friendly staff great wines at a fair price.

Susan Chastain

Great tasting today! Friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed our visit and will return next time we are back!

Jacqueline Soleil

Beautiful winery, very picturesque. I can see why people have weddings here! Staff were lovely and let you taste up to six wines for free. Also had ample outdoor seating including a large function are where they also do tapas style dinners of an evening. Wine is also all vegan...yay!

Saul Perez

You have to be there to enjoy the scenic view.

Ben Fleck

Crane Creek Vineyard was a home away from home. It was a beautiful landscape, the tasting room was an old house that was very welcoming, and the staff was the epitome of customer service. My girlfriend and I decided to take a trip to this hidden gem for our New Years Eve. There was a New Years Eve Party that we went to. Since it was dark we parked in what we thought was gravel. Just to find out our car was stuck in the mud! Happy new year, right? The owner, Eric, eased our minds. He got us a ride back to our hotel. His son picked us up from the hotel in the morning. Then, we had to get a tow truck to pull our car out of the mud. Eric would NOT lets us pay for it. So overall... Pros: Fantastic Wine, Great Price, Amazing Customer Service Cons: Little Bit out of the Way I felt SO at home and could not recommend this place more. Turned a potential disaster into a great experience. Eric and his family were so welcoming. If you are considering it, STOP, and just go. You won't regret it.

Katie DuPree

We had a fantastic visit at Crane Creek Vineyards, especially since we could bring our dog! Loved the wine tasting with Katie. After that we took a stroll through the vineyards guided by Scruffy. When we sat to enjoy the bottle of wine that we purchased Crash kept us great company while we enjoyed the views.

Maria Ortiz

Lovely vineyard and Emily was great!! As well as wine.Trammeric is awesome

Anthony Saunders

Great Vineyard with friendly staff and fantastic views. They have the perfect back deck that is covered with natural vegetation to enjoy their wines. A great place to spend a few hours in the afternoon.

Noel Murray

Slow easy place feels like home. Im not a wine drinker but i really liked their wine.

Jordan Beasley

Great place to taste wines and eat gourmet cheese+meat+crackers. Lovely estate with amazing scenery.

Theodore Hardy

Great atmosphere and people Very accommodating. Wine excellent.

blair metz

Great place to enjoy a wide variety of really good wines, sit back and enjoy the mountain scenery, meet other local people and either snack on food from their coolers or bring your own picnic basket. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have plenty of seating options that let you feel like you have your own private oasis to enjoy your wine and gaze over the vast acreage of vines, lakes and mountains. They have clean restrooms which is always a plus.

Samuel Gaston

Fabulous experience every time! Love the wines and the people.

Gene Finkle

I drink beer. I hate wine. I enjoyed 2 glasses there today! Beautiful views also!

eva valenzuela

A very beautiful experience. Try the Brastown Red. What a beautiful and picturesque place.

Bonita W

Visited In January 2019. The 2 hour drive up from Atlanta was beautiful with winding roads and beautiful scenery. I had corresponded with Emily at the winery prior to my arrival. When I introduced myself to her she was very friendly and excited to see us. The entire staff is super friendly and very helpful! We did the tasting of 6 wines for $10. After the tasting, we bought a bottle of wine and walked over to Holly Hill which is an indoor venue. They also have a covered patio outside of their main Tasting Room. It's worth the trip! It's like stepping back in time.

Heidi Preuss

We enjoyed a lovely tapas and live music evening at the vineyard. Reservations required. A great experience I would highly recommend. Their red Mountain Harvest was outstanding though their Brassy red not so much. Food and ambiance was wonderful.

Nell

Wonderful experience. Great wine, loved the tasting. Had cheese and crackers and other snacks available for purchase. The grounds are so beautiful!

Marlea Buckner

One of our favorite North Georgia wineries. Great wines and great customer service. We feel like friends there.

Spencer Nix

Great tranquil setting to enjoy a glass of wine and soak in the beauty of North Georgia.

Jaclyn Beckley

Picturesque view, similar to something you'd experience in CA wine country. Staff makes you feel like you're in their home. You can take a glass of wine with you as you walk through the vineyard. Next time, we will make a reservation for Friday night Tapas and make an evening of it!

Kurt Rybak

Friendly atmosphere, great tasting wines, beautiful mountain views.

Karen Ellis

This is a magically happy place !

James Walsh Dick

Great vineyard, try the Apfelwein and the Hellbender Red! There's always a couple of friendly vineyard dogs roaming around too, which is fun

Michelle Radford

Love this winery!

Randy Hedel

Friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and of course, delicious wine. We had a nice time sitting on the lawn with our dogs looking out on the vineyard and the Blue Ridge mountains.

Jeff

Great north Georgia winery for tastings or just buying a bottle. Bring you own foods or buy some cracker sausage and cheeses to enjoy at their outside tables overlooking the pond and vines.

Wes

Fantastic vineyard tucked away in the mountains. Definitely a must stop!

Kevin Mccann

Best vineyard in North Georgia!

Macy Gruber

Wow, what an experience. We we're visiting hiawassee for the weekend and did our first vineyard tour here and it was the highlight of our trip. We had Eric as a tour guide and he was funny, personable and made the entire experience fun and interesting. It down poured while we were there but he didn't let it affect the tour at all. The vineyard is absolutely gorgeous, the tasting was great with a cheese and fruit plate and all of the staff were incredibly friendly. I'm embarrassed to say I've strictly been an Arbor Mist drinker up until now but I really enjoyed all of the wines we tasted. I mentioned I liked sweet wines to Eric and he let us try a bottle that wasn't on the tasting menu, Sweet Sally. We went home with a bottle and will be ordering again! We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great time!

hector pena

Very cool place going back again we love riding up there

Ryan White

Great service, beautiful setting, and friendly staff.

Glen Robinson

Absolutely beautiful. My girlfriend and I visited and tried several of their wines. We got a bottle of Sweet Sally, and sat out on the porch taking in the sights and playing with the owner's dogs. This was the perfect end to an unforgettable trip. We will definitely be returning next time we are on vacation.

Melissa Chevalier

Beautiful and prefect

Stephen Mullen

Knowledgeable staff, good wine. Comfortable setting.

Alan Clinton

Unbelievable I looked like Italy

Mary Lynn McKenzie

Just as lovely in the fall

Sylvia Allen

Very nice and relaxing. Great wines and staff to assist.