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
- Location: 24972 HWY 195 Double Springs, AL 35553
- Phone: (938) 224-8308
- http://sipseywine.com
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
- Location: 1409 Darden Ave. Albertville, AL 35951
- Phone: (256) 891-5115
- http://julesjbertavineyards.com
2. Jules J. Berta Winery
Located atop Sand Mountain in Albertville, Ala. The vineyards are five acres of vines on a 22 acre farm, and mostly consist of Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and other varietals. They additionally have fruits wines and muscadine wines grown by local Alabama farmers.
Wills Creek Winery
- Location: 10522 Duck Springs Rd. Attalla, AL 35954
- Phone: (256) 538-5452
- http://www.willscreekwinery.com
3. Wills Creek Vineyards & Winery
Located in nearby Duck Springs, Ala., is one of three active wineries North of I-20. The vineyards are nestled in the peashell hills of the Duck Springs Valley, in the heart of the Duck Springs wildlife preserve. Wills Creek Vineyards offers several varieties of muscadine, fruit wines and grape wines, and a family tradition spanning many generations of wine making that immigrated from Switzerland with the wine maker.
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.
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, LLC
- Location: 849 Almon Street Heflin, AL 36264
- Phone: (256) 463-3456
- http://www.highcountrycellars.com
6. High Country Cellars
High Country Cellars was founded on the belief that high-quality wines should be accessible to everyone. That's why High Country takes great care in selecting only the best fruits to create great wines at affordable prices.
Fruithurst Winery Co., The
- Location: 27091 Co.Rd. 49 Fruithurst, AL 36262
- Phone: (256) 463-1003
- http://thefruithurstwineryco.com
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.