History

Once Upon a Time…
there was a heart doctor who at heart was a “closet farmer”. In the spring of 1982, longing to fulfill his farmer dreams, our founder, Dr. Maurice S. Rawlings, Sr., bought a serenely beautiful 52 acre tract of land in the foothills of Lookout Mountain in the Northwest corner of Georgia. Looking for a way to make the land productive, he contacted the local Agricultural Extension Service. To his dismay, he discovered that the land was unsuitable for farming, but was thrilled to find that a vineyard would be a preferred alternative. Dr. Rawlings had always held a passion for fine wines. He and his family planted the vineyard and the rest is "history".

Our Method of Producing Outstanding Wines
Combining traditional and modern wine-making techniques, The Georgia Winery has perfected its process in producing wines that taste “just like eating the fruit right off the vine!” To capture the essence of the fruit, we employ our own special “freeze-fermentation” method which slows down the fermentation process and preserves the fruit flavor. This unique process serves as our mark of distinction and contributes to the remarkable popularity of our wines.

Award Winning
The Georgia Winery has now won over 200 medals in numerous commercial wine contests, competing with entries from around the world. Some of our most prestigious awards include “Best of Show”, “Best of Class”, “Double Gold”, and “Concordance Gold” and “Best of Blush” medals. Our success in these competitions has contributed to our gaining a prominent position in the vast world of wine.