Nighthawk Vineyard & Winery
NightHawk is simple math: Wine + Place + Friendship = Joy REOPENING FEBRUARY 3rd! Wine. Sipping is a pleasure; savoring is the game. There is an experience in every taste. Place. There’s something special here. Soft breezes run through a walnut grove; gardens so fragrant. Everything has a story! Friendship. We’re in business for more than just wine. We hope to build relationships of all kinds.
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.
