Festive Hill Winery
Small family-run winery just 20 minutes from downtown Portland and 4 minutes off the 205 freeway at Stafford Rd exit. All grapes are grown on our 20 acre estate. Come enjoy music, food and of course, premium hand-crafted wines. Make new friends and enjoy spectacular views and amazing sunsets on the wrap-around decks of our brand new, spacious wine tasting center. Open Thursdays through Sunday until 8 pm.
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.
