Most wine guides start with grapes you already know. This one doesn’t.
Doghobble Wine Farm sits on 80 acres atop the Dahlonega Plateau, and the wine is grown on the property, not trucked in, not blended from somewhere else. What separates us from most Georgia wineries is the grape selection itself: indigenous American varieties and French-American hybrids that thrive in Georgia’s hot, humid climate, producing flavors with no California equivalent.
This is the complete, living guide to every wine we make. We update it with each new release, so bookmark it, the lineup grows every season. When you’re ready to taste, everything here is poured at the Trellis tasting room, and most are available to shop online.
Latest Release: Familia Malbec
Our newest bottle and a first for the farm. In partnership with Un Buen Año, we brought a small-production Mendoza Malbec to Georgia, 240 numbered bottles. On the nose, ripe blueberry, blackberry compote, and sweet cream. The palate goes on for days: dark black fruits and a round, creamy finish. An incredible expression of the variety.
Limited and numbered. When it’s gone, it’s gone. Read the full story of how Familia Malbec came to Doghobble »
The Indigenous & Hybrid Reds
Norton: the “Queen Vine
Often called America’s grape, Norton has been producing exceptional red wine for over 200 years. It’s the wine Thomas Jefferson tried and failed to grow at Monticello, not because it wasn’t good enough, but because he kept trying to grow European vines in soil that didn’t suit them. When he finally tasted Norton, he reportedly called it one of the finest wines he’d encountered.
Norton is our signature vine. Expect full body, deep dark-plum and black fruit, and age-worthy structure. If the United States had its own Cabernet Sauvignon, it would be Norton.
Perfect with: pepperoni or sausage pizza from the Embers truck, grilled red meat, aged cheese.
Read the full Norton story »
Lomanto: the flagship surprise
A game-changer and a crowd favorite. Lomanto produces deeply colored, claret-red wine that’s dry while being fruity and fun, aromas of cotton candy, red cherry, and pineapple, with hints of black cherry and umami. It’s mystical and scrumptious, and almost no one outside the Southeast has heard of it.
Perfect with: charcuterie, wood-fired pizza, a curious palate. What is Lomanto wine? »
Lenoir (Black Spanish): the rustic one
Also known as Black Spanish or Jacquez, Lenoir is one of the oldest American grape varieties still in production, grown across Texas and the South since the 1800s. This is a wine with history and a more rustic, “wild” profile than European reds, bold and earthy.
Perfect with: smoked brisket, grilled ribeye, meat-lovers pizza, barbecue, aged cheddar. What is Lenoir wine? »
Chambourcin: the food-friendly hybrid
A French-American hybrid with a devoted following. Medium-bodied, smooth, and versatile at the table, the kind of red that makes a meal better without demanding all the attention.
Perfect with: pepperoni or sausage pizza, roasted vegetables, weeknight dinners done right.
What is Chambourcin wine? »
Catawba: the historic pink
One of the oldest cultivated grapes in America, Catawba has a real place in U.S. wine history. At Doghobble it’s part of what makes our lineup a living museum of American varietals.
Perfect with: lighter fare, warm afternoons on the Pavilion.
What is Catawba wine? » Norton vs. Catawba »
The Whites & Rosé
Carlos Muscadine: the mind-changer
Forget everything you think you know about muscadine. Our Carlos is dry, the premier muscadine grape in its pristine form. Bone dry, refreshing, and balanced, with a piney, citrus nose, a distinctive lemony flavor, delicate floral notes, and bright acidity on the finish. It’s the wine that changes every visitor’s mind about what muscadine can be.
Perfect with: veggie pizza, salads, seafood, anyone who says they “don’t like muscadine.” What is Carlos Muscadine wine? »
Traminette: the aromatic white
If you love Gewürztraminer, meet its cold-hardy American cousin. Traminette delivers that perfumed, aromatic intensity with balanced, never syrupy, sweetness. Distinctive, floral, and food-friendly.
Perfect with: Margherita pizza, spicy dishes, cheese boards. What is Traminette wine? »
Rosé
Crisp, dry, and easy to love, with a hint of strawberry. One of our most approachable pours and a warm-weather favorite on the Plateau.
Perfect with: veggie pizza, sunshine, first-time visitors.
The Familiar Varietals
We grow our heart in indigenous grapes, but we offer a small selection of familiar wines for guests who want something recognizable.
Chardonnay
California-styled with a Southern sensibility. Bright green apple balanced by a creamy mid-palate and a nutty, lightly toasted finish. Winner of a 2023 Bronze Medal from the Georgia Wine Trustees Competition. Best served at 58–60°F.
Sparkling Chardonnay
Our go-to toast for celebrations, a popular choice for bridal showers, birthdays, and wedding welcome parties.
Pinot Noir
A familiar red for guests who want something classic alongside our native lineup.
Taste the Whole Lineup
The best way to understand Doghobble wine is to drink it where it grows. Visit us at the farm for a guided or self-guided tasting at the Trellis,
meet the alpacas and goats, grab a pizza from the Embers truck, and take in the views from the Pavilion on the Plateau.
Doghobble Wine Farm
10 Roy Grindle Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
(470) 310-0491 · hello@doghobblevineyard.com
Sunday–Thursday 12–6pm · Friday–Saturday 12–7pm
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