Morgan Creek Vineyards
Offering extraordinary experiences, expressing the best flavors, aromas, colors, and rhythms of each unique season. Grapes, grains, beans, and leaves have shaped the wine, beer, spirits, tea, and liquid refreshments of our regional culture. The evolution of these drinks is our story of survival, sacrifice, and celebration.
Join us this season! Visit Southern Minnesota, the Upper Midwest Minnesota River Valley water basin, home of the world’s most fertile topsoils, and the native land of the Dakota community.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
