What You Need to Know About the Gatlinburg Wine Trail

Are you looking for a fun activity for adults? One of the best ways to spend time in the Smokies is wine tasting! This area is known for locally made wines in flavors that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or you just enjoy trying new things, making your way to various wineries in the area is an enjoyable activity for all groups and couples ages 21 and up. Here’s everything you need to know about the Gatlinburg Wine Trail and how to get started:

About the Gatlinburg Wine Trail

The Gatlinburg Wine Trail is a great way to make sure you hit the best of Tennessee’s wineries! This trail offers a fun, leisurely activity for adults who love wine and want to try unique flavors at some of the best wineries in the area, including the number one winery in the state. For just a small cost you can get a Gatlinburg Wine Trail passport that allows you to sample various wines at each stop and earn a free gift at the end!

Stops on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail

There are five local wineries and cideries on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail. Four of them are in downtown Gatlinburg–with three stops within 400 feet of one another–and the final winery is in nearby Sevierville. The participating wineries include:

1. Tennessee Cider Co.: Gatlinburg’s original cider house offers dozens of classic and unconventional hard ciders, mead, and wine to sample.
2. Smokin’ Banjo: Located in downtown Gatlinburg, this winery specializes in sparkling wines and smooth ciders that taste like the Tennessee mountains.
3. Tennessee Homemade Wines: The number one winery in Tennessee specializes in Southern sweet wines and experimental flavors.
4. Old Mountain Wine Company: This winery uses farmed fruits to craft wines in Gatlinburg near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
5. Tennessee Cider Co. & Tennessee Homemade Wines: This is a joint location in Tanger Outlets Sevierville of two of the state’s most renowned wine and cider companies, where you can sample from over 40 offerings.

How to Get a Wine Trail Pass

To get started, visit one of the five wineries on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail and purchase a Wine Trail Pass for only $10. This passport allows you to sample wines from some of the finest wineries in Tennessee. Choose whether you want to begin in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg or a short drive away in Sevierville. Then, bring your passport to the rest of the wineries on the trail and get it stamped at each stop. This grants you access to exclusive wine tastings and even a complimentary slushie at Old Mountain Wine Company! You have seven days to visit all the wineries on the list, and when you visit your last stop, you’ll receive a free gift!

More Things to Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for Adults

Are you looking for more activities to add to your Smoky Mountain vacation itinerary? Make sure you check out this bucket list of things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for adults for more ideas to help you plan a memorable vacation!