Scenic North Alabama Motorcycle Route - North Alabama Wineries Route

This is approximately a six hour route. This drive is very scenic with eye-catching views of the rivers and lakes in the area, as well as cresting hills for breathtaking mountain views. Many areas offer canopies of gorgeous oak, hickory, ash, and elm. There’s also plenty of Alabama snow and down home ranges- cotton fields, grazing pastures, tilled farmland, and other rural delights. Let’s not forget the many rock walls, sweeping curves, and winding slopes one will enjoy on this delightful route.  You may start the route at any of the selected wineries.

Sipsey Vineyard and Winery

1. Sipsey Vineyard & Winery

Located in the heart of the Bankhead National Forest and named after the Sipsey Wilderness, Sipsey Vineyard and Winery celebrates the rich wine-making heritage of the Southern Appalachian Region. With a deep passion for crafting quality wines and ciders, it thrives in the picturesque “Free-State” of Winston County, Alabama. Sipsey Vineyard and Winery upholds the traditional art of crafting wines and ciders in wooden barrels while incorporating modern technology to monitor their progress and quality. Our Double Springs Tasting Room is open! We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. We are excited to announce the opening of a tasting room at the Flying Fifty, located at 515 Fourth Street SW, Suite 103 in Cullman, Alabama

Jules J. Berta Vineyards

2. Jules J. Berta Winery

We are a winery where Old World meets the Heart of Dixie! We have a heritage moving through the generations which was born through the love of a Hungarian refugee. We are all about Southern hospitality! The tasting room serves award winning wines grown from grapes in our vineyard such as Cabernet and Chardonnay, sweet muscadine wines, and locally sourced sweet fruit wines. Al fresco dining is the perfect way to try our wood fired pizza oven, charcuterie basket, and wine slushies! Gift shop, wine supplies, tours, tastings. Please call (256) 891-5115 for hours.

Wills Creek Winery

3. Wills Creek Vineyards & Winery

Discover a tranquil world nestled in the Appalachian foothills of the Duck Springs Valley. Enjoy wine tastings from over 20 varieties of wine. Relax on the deck or the newly enclosed and heated/AC room overlooking the vineyard and duck pond with wine by the glass or bottles, cheese and salami platters, available daily on Saturday. Brunch is served Sunday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call the winery for the menu of the day. Winery tasting room and gift shop, home winemaker’s corner and much more. Groups Welcome. M-Sa 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Su brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Maraella Winery

4. Maraella Winery

Located in the picturesque foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Hokes Bluff, Ala. Established in 2005, their vineyards include estate grown and bottled Cabernet Sauvignon. Offers visitors a choice between classic viniferous varietals and traditional Alabama fruit wines. Gift shop has a great selection of cheeses and wine novelties. Stop in for a complimentary wine tasting and tour. BUSINESS CLOSING January 31, 2026

5. White Oak Vineyards

White Oak's premium Alabama wines include organically grown fruit wines, dry red and white wines, muscadine wines and sparkling muscadine wine. Our beautiful eco-friendly vineyards are surrounded by inspiring mountain views located in scenic and historic Choccolocco Valley. White Oak is situated only minutes from Anniston, AL, and only about five minutes from I-20 - halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta.

High Country Cellars Winery, Inc

6. High Country Cellars

Located just 30 minutes from the peak of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama, High Country Cellars offers over 45 fine wines crafted from an assortment of fruits from around the region. Sip your way through the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where seven distinctive wineries await. Nestled among rolling hills, rivers, and lakes, each winery offers its own blend of scenic beauty and Southern charm. From bold cabernets to sweet muscadines and flavorful fruit wines, Wine Country in North Alabama is a delicious journey worth savoring, all within a short drive of one another. around the region. Offerings include sweet, semi-sweet, dry, and charred wines. Winery hours are Th – Sa 10am-6pm. M – W call for appointment

Fruithurst Winery Co., The

7. Fruithurst Winery

The Fruithurst Winery is nestled just north of the town of Fruithurst, AL. Its name comes from one of the original wineries in the state. Surrounded by fifteen acres of muscadine vineyards, now owned and operated by two cousins, it carries the elegance and culture of what was then and will forever be the vineyard village. Th-Sa 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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