Visit Northern Alabama Wineries And Vineyards

Alabama is home to a growing number of small wineries. Although not traditionally thought of as a wine producing state, there are more than a dozen small wineries scattered across Alabama. These wineries showcase traditional red and white wines as well as some regional favorites. The Alabama Wine Trail highlights most of the vineyards and wineries. Visitors to northern Alabama may want to visit two of the wineries in the area and a vineyard that allows customers to pick their own grapes and purchase wine making supplies.

The Jules J. Berta Winery is located in Albertville. They have found that vinifera grapes like their high elevation and sandy soil on Sand Mountain. They also grow some French-American hybrid grapes. Some of their wine offerings include Chardonnay, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Sylvaner, Petit Syrah, Cabernet, and Blaufrankisch. Berta Winery also sells three types of Muscadine wines, several fruit wines, and dessert wines. Grapes for both their red and white wines are grown onsite. The Muscadine grapes are grown locally in Alabama, and the fruit wines are made with combinations of their own grapes and products from local farms. In addition to their wines, the gift shop sells candles, wine stoppers, and other items to go with the different wine choices. Jules J. Berta Winery is located at 1409 Darden Avenue in Albertville. The winery is open Monday-Thursday from 10am-6pm, and Friday and Saturday from 10am-7pm.

Wills Creek Vineyard is found a few miles south in Duck Springs, Alabama. Their traditional wine offerings include Syrah, Rieslings, White Merlot, and Pinot Grigio. They also sell Muscadine table wines, fruit infused wines, and dessert wines. The tasting room is open Monday-Saturday all year from 10am-6pm. Visitors are offered free samples of their products. The gift shop sells local artisan cheeses, flavored syrups, jellies, sauces, wine related gifts, and wine making supplies. A free winemaking class is offered on the first Saturday of each month. Wills Creek wines are also sold in stores throughout Alabama. Wills Creek Vineyard is located at 10522 Duck Springs Road.

Wenker’s Vineyard, located at 1295 Martling Gap Road in Albertville, is a little different. They grow several varieties of Muscadines and Scuppernongs and allow visitors to pick their own grapes. After picking, they will crush and press the grapes as a courtesy to their customers. Wenker’s does not sell wine, but does sell wine making supplies, in addition to jellies, jams, honey, candles, and Muscadine and Scuppernong cider. They are open 7 days a week in September and October, which is Muscadine season. Hours are 8am-5pm.

Visitors to Alabama’s wineries may be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wines. Wine lovers may discover a new favorite among the offerings.

By: Nova Sisk

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Nova Sisk is the director of sales for Hampton Inn $ Suites Scottsboro Alabama hotel. The Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro hotel in Alabama is located in the mountain/lakes region of northern Alabama surrounded by majestic mountains and rich valleys, located minutes from Lake Guntersville. For more information visit: www.hamptonscottsboro.com