Alberti Vineyard
Some of the best wines are sometimes hard to find. Not because they are back in the hills of perfect grape country… but because their owners are so busy growing quality fruit and making wines irresistibly good so they don’t have time to spread word of their handmade creations around. Now that you are visiting this site, you will be able to have a virtual tour* of one of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ tastiest expressions of Pinot Noir wine. *Unfortunately, the Alberti Vineyard and Winery are private concerns and not open to the public for tastingsWe would like to share some of our limited quantity of Estate Grown and Estate Bottled Pinot Noir. In order to reach us, please use the “Contact Us” form and we will be happy to call you and arrange for you to join our wine club and participate with a select few individuals to enjoy the results of our labor of love..
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.
