Wise Villa Winery & Restaurant
Wise Villa Winery is a family owned and operated winery, estate vineyard, and Tuscan-style bistro located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our estate is set before a backdrop of enchanting scenery amidst breathtaking views of our rolling hills vineyard. We offer over 30 different varietals and over 30 world-class Wise Villa wines at our winery. We follow organic and sustainable practices in vineyard management resulting in the highest quality of wine. We were awarded Golden State Winery of the Year by the CA State Fair in 2015, and were recognized as the highest awarded winery in North America for single varietal wines by the SF Chronicle in 2019.
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.
