HookStone Winery, Out of the Woods Winery
Out of the Woods Winery is a wine bar, serving locally crafted wine, cider and mead, as well as a selection of wines from domestic and international wineries. We offer wine by the glass and bottle and tastings daily. And we have a limited selection of beer on tap and in cans. Like what you taste? Take a case home with you! We also serve small bites. While you’re here, enjoy the Patricia MacLaughlin Gallery. Like what you see and want to support local artists? Gallery art is available for sale.
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.
