North Alabama Wine Trail

 Did you know that Alabama has wineries and vineyards? What if I told you, you could visit award-winning wineries in North Alabama and taste some amazing wines and see some beautiful vineyards along the way? I am going to walk you through the wineries of North Alabama and tell you some of my favorite wines at each stop. 

Jules J Berta, Albertville, Alabama- Jules J Berta is an award-winning winery right off of 431 in Albertville. Here you can enjoy wine tastings, delicious pizzas, charcuterie boards, and the famous wine slushies! Some of my favorites here are the Dog at Large (blackberry wine), the Strawberry, and Peach. I am more of a sweet wine lover, but they do have some more traditional wine flavors as well if you prefer. 

Wills Creek Winery, Atalla, Alabama- Wills Creek is nestled in the foothills, overlooking a pond, which makes for a beautiful, serene visit. As far as the wine selection, I like them all... but my favorites are the Lullabelle and Princess. They also offer meat and cheese platters and Sunday brunch. 

Maraella Winery and Vineyards, Hokes Bluff, Alabama- Maraella is a lovely winery offering a nice variety of traditional and sweet wines. They have a nice outdoor area and offer food trucks during football season. My favorites here are the Cremisi (red muscadine), Dorato Vino (white muscadine), Blueberry, and the Cabernet Sauvignon. They are actually the only winery in Alabama to grow their own Cabernet grapes, so if you are a Cab drinker, I definitely recommend giving it a try. 

The Fruithurst Wine Company, Fruithurst, Alabama- Fruithurst is well off the beaten path in Northeastern Alabama. They have some great fruit wines, and my faves here are the Blackberry, Peach, and Strawberry. Try as many as you want... they are all great. They also offer a variety of gifts and novelties in the tasting room. 

High Country Cellars, Heflin, Alabama- The owner Keith was very knowledgeable and guided us through a tasting while explaining each wine. The Skeeter Piss was a must-try! Just trust me... the name alone made me want to try it... LOL. You definitely will not find this one in Napa. 

White Oak Vineyards, Anniston, Alabama- White Oak offers a nice variety of fruit wines and traditional wines. They offer a sparkling Muscadine that is a must-try. For a nice red, I prefer the Scarlet which is a red blend. They also offer tours of the winery and vineyards upon request.  

Pick up a wine trail passport at one of the wineries and be sure to get it stamped at all of your stops. At the end of the trip, you will receive a free gift! For additional info, check out NORTH ALABAMA WINE TRAIL - Wineries, Wine Trail, Winery, Wineries

Wills Creek Winery

Most of us these days are tired, overworked, running 100 mph all-day

every day with no end in sight… If you are like me and need some R & R

to relax but can’t necessarily afford the time or money it takes to go on

a lavish vacation, you may want to check out North Alabama wine

country.

One of my favorite destinations to visit is Wills Creek Winery. 

Founders Jahn and Janie Coppey established Wills Creek Vineyards in 1996

and opened the Winery in 2001. Jahn grew up in the Rhône valley of

Switzerland in a family of vineyard owners. With Janie's family history in

farming, planting vineyards on the family’s property was a perfect

transition to grow muscadines and produce a variety of muscadine and

vinifera wines.

When you walk into the tasting room at Wills Creek, you can expect a warm

welcome from the staff and the lavish smells wafting from the wine

production room. You can expect to find locally made gifts for sale in the

tasting room such as jams, jellies, and candles. If you dabble in

winemaking, they sell wine-making supplies and even offer winemaking

classes on the first Saturday of the month.

Head of over to the tasting bar and the staff will guide you through a

tasting whether you like dry or sweet they will definitely have one to suit

your palette.  Once you find the wine of your choosing, I definitely

recommend grabbing a glass or a bottle and heading out to the patio, sitting

under the pecan trees, or in the sunroom to enjoy the absolutely

breathtaking views. Wills Creek is nestled in the foothills of the

Appalachian Mountains and overlooks a beautiful pond where you can see

various wildlife including a family of bald eagles that will often fish out

of the pond. Oh, how can I forget the famous winery cat Mittens!? Mittens is

a big fluffy Polydactyl cat who has thumbs! He will become your best friend

and he loves belly rubs and cheese! Speaking of cheese, if you are in the

mood for a snack, they offer meat and cheese trays with different types of

cheeses and Elk and Buffalo sausage all sourced from local farms.

Wills Creek offers a wonderful Sunday brunch if you have a larger appetite.

Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation though, it fills up

quickly!

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