Williamson Wines Yoakim Bridge Estate
Family Owned and Operated Vineyard & Winery. Producing handcrafted fine wines, with an emphasis on the best food and wine pairing. With breathtaking vineyard views along Dry Creek Valley, Yoakim Bridge is a wonderful place to try artisan wines in Sonoma County. Please Call ahead for an appointment or come by the tasting room.
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.
