Spring Lake Winery & Ristorante
Take a ride and visit your hidden escape along the bank of the Niagara Escarpment. Visit the grounds of our Italian winery and Timber built Lodge which includes a vineyard, strolling park, nature trails and an eight-acre lake. Have a glass of our wine while you explore our vast grounds or nestle in our Adirondack chairs for two and enjoy the private lake.
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.
