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With a long history of winemaking dating back to the 19th century, Georgia was once a major grape growing state until local prohibition laws (enacted a full decade before national prohibition in 1920) all but destroyed the wine industry in Georgia.

Today, the grape is back in full production thanks to a farm bill passed in the 1980's when the state's two oldest wineries, Chateau Elan (pictured above) and Habersham once again reclaimed their heritage.

In recent years, acreage devoted to vineyards has more than tripled in the state and more wineries and vineyards are planned to open in the years ahead.

More about Georgia wineries around the Web:

Wine Growers Association of Georgia - One-stop browsing for information about the state's wine industry plus links to wineries and vineyards, driving directions, event calendar, and a complete map of the Georgia wine trail.

Georgia Wine Country - A depository of all things Georgia wine, with updates on wine-related events throughout the state and a directory of related links.

Georgia Wine Tastings & Dinners - Current listings of events and wine happenings throughout the state with descriptions, locations and contact info.

Wines and Whiskys from Georgia - Winesearcher's database includes several Georgia wineries along with information about wines they produce and suggested prices..

also see -> Georgia Beaches | Wine Tasting in the Peach State

Georgia Fall Foliage | Georgia Tourist Attractions