SIERRA KNOLLS VINEYARD AND FOOTHILL WINERY
The winery has incredible views of the Sacramento Valley and Coast Ranges. Located on a hill top the winery is able to capture the afternoon sun which allows the facility to be 100% solar. The facility was all built by hand, including the hand dug wine cave near the entrance to the tasting room. There is an outdoor eating area with patio tables and a picnic lunch with an outdoor kitchen coming soon. Don’t let the long, but beautiful, drive prevent you from visiting, the winery is well worth the trip.
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.
