Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
Chateau Meichtry is a family-owned and -operated winery and vineyard in North Georgia wine country, in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near Ellijay. The rolling hills provide a setting suited to growing quality wine grapes and to welcoming visitors for a tasting or a glass of wine.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Live music runs every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. with a rotating lineup of Georgia musicians, and food trucks are on-site on weekends. Vineyard and winery tours are offered every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. (ticketed); private tours for groups of six or more are available by advance arrangement. The combination of scenery, music, and casual food makes Chateau Meichtry a natural stop for private Ellijay tours that want a scenic, social afternoon with no reservation required for walk-in tastings.
1862 Orchard Ln., Talking Rock, GA 30175
Mon–Sat 11:00am–6:00pm; Sun 12:30pm–5:30pm
No reservations needed; first come, first serve
What to Expect
- Tastings and wine by the glass or bottle; no reservations required; first come, first served.
- Live music every Saturday and Sunday, 1:30–5:30 p.m., with a rotating lineup of Georgia musicians.
- Food trucks on weekends; indoor and outdoor seating with mountain and vineyard views.
- Vineyard and winery tours every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ($45 per person; tickets on the winery Events section); private tours for groups of 6+ ($75 per person) by advance arrangement.
- Wine from North Georgia grapes; shop online or at the tasting room. Member of GA Wine Producers, North Georgia Wine Producers, and Ellijay Wine Country.
The vineyard lies in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachians, with a setting that suits both quick tastings and longer visits. Weekend visitors can pair wine with live Georgia musicians and casual food-truck fare. Saturday is the only day for the scheduled vineyard/winery tour; private groups can book a dedicated tour any day.
Planning Notes for Private Tours
- Open seven days a week; weekends are busiest due to live music and food trucks.
- Arrive by 12:30 p.m. on Saturday if you want the scheduled vineyard and winery tour ($45); tickets are sold via the winery Events section.
- Private vineyard/winery tours for groups of 6+ are $75 per person; contact the winery in advance to book.
- First come, first served—no reservations needed for tastings or wine by the glass or bottle.
- No outside alcohol per Georgia law.
- Kid and pet policies are not published on the official site; contact the winery for current rules if you are bringing children or dogs.
- Strong pairing with a quieter, tasting-focused winery earlier in the day, or with another weekend live-music stop for a full afternoon of scenery and music.
- Our drivers handle routing and timing so you can enjoy the lineup and food trucks without worrying about the drive.
Chateau Meichtry FAQs
Do I need a reservation for tastings?
No. Chateau Meichtry is first come, first served for tastings and wine by the glass or bottle.
When is live music?
Live music runs every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; the events calendar lists the lineup.
Is there food?
Food trucks are available on weekends. Indoor and outdoor seating lets you enjoy wine with the mountain views.
Can I book the Saturday vineyard tour or a private tour?
Yes. The Saturday 12:30 p.m. vineyard/winery tour is $45 per person (tickets on the winery Events section). Private tours for groups of 6 or more are $75 per person; contact the winery to book.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
No. Georgia law prohibits outside alcohol at licensed wineries.
How does Chateau Meichtry fit into a private Ellijay tour?
Chateau Meichtry works well as a scenic, music-heavy stop with no reservation required. We can pair it with a quieter tasting-focused winery earlier or with another weekend live-music venue; routing is flexible so you can enjoy the lineup without driving.
How This Fits Into an Ellijay Wine Tour
Chateau Meichtry works well as a scenic, music-heavy stop. Pair it with a quieter, tasting-focused winery earlier for contrast, or with another weekend live-music venue (such as Engelheim or Buckley) for a full afternoon of scenery and music. No reservations needed for tastings, so routing is flexible. Our drivers handle routing and timing so you can enjoy the lineup and food trucks without worrying about the drive.
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