About
Canoe Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned operation in the North Georgia Mountains producing estate wines from their own grapes and blueberries, including unique varieties like Baco Noir and dry/sweet Blueberry wines. Owned by Charles and Cathy Hoetink, they offer scenic vineyard views, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere where visitors can bring their own food. No reservation is needed for visits, and they participate in the Georgia Wine Highway.
Estate Baco Noir red wine
Estate Blueberry wines (dry and sweet)
Heated patio and vineyard sunset views
Family-owned with personal tastings by winemaker
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What They Make
Estate Blueberry Dry
Dry estate blueberry wine, a 'Cru Canoe'
Estate Blueberry Sweet
Sweet estate blueberry wine, fruit-forward
Estate Baco Noir
Light red estate wine like French Nouveau, cherry aromas, 12% ABV, serve chilled at 55°
Chardonnay
Smooth Chardonnay mentioned in reviews
Cabernet Franc
Premium red wine
Awards
Silver Medal, Georgia Wine Competition 2022
2022
Bronze Medal, Southeastern Wine Awards 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
2026 Spring Wine Fling
March 1 - August 31, 2026
Georgia Wine Highway passport stop: Buy 1 glass get 1 free (exclusions apply)
Live Music
Weekends
Live music events with comfortable seating
Estate Wines Release
March 2026
Release of Estate Blueberry and Baco Noir wines
Latest News
Bottled estate wines including Baco Noir (only grower in Ellijay) and Blueberry (dry/sweet) with releases in early 2026; participating in 2026 Georgia Wine Highway; new seasonal Saturday hours to 6pm.