Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery
BOW is more than a winery. It’s a special place where hand-crafted Virginia Wine pairs with friends & family. Find fun in exploration, relaxation, and conversation. Our winery and the beautiful Piedmont countryside are your perfect backdrop for a truly memorable day.
B.O.F.T. – The Barrel Oak Farm Taphouse. Great beer made here. Now you can enjoy a glass of wine and a mug of beer – all made here for you and yours to enjoy. Try our Kolsch, IPA, Winter Amber, Irish Red, Saison, Belgian Doubel, and more!
Come get B.O.F.T.!
It is a whole new way to love Barrel Oak. OPEN NOW, 7 days a week!
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.
