Everything You Need to Know About the Rocky Top Wine Trail

Are you looking for an adult activity in Pigeon Forge? Do you enjoy trying new wines? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should explore the Rocky Top Wine Trail! Here’s everything you need to know about the Rocky Top Wine Trail and the different wineries on it!

About the Rocky Top Wine Trail

The Rocky Top Wine Trail is Tennessee’s most-visited wine trail, and it was the first wine trail in the state. This wine trail lets you explore five local wineries in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. As you travel the wine trail, you’ll get the chance to visit each of these wineries to taste samples of their unique wines. This is a great way to experience the distinct history and flavors of authentic Appalachian wines.

How It Works

There are two ways to travel the Rocky Top Wine Trail. The most popular way is a self-guided tour. When you visit the first winery, you can ask for a Rocky Top Wine Trail passport. Then each winery you visit on the trail will stamp the passport. This lets you travel the wine trail at your own pace and over the course of days, weeks, months, or even years. The last winery you visit will give you a free gift for completing the wine trail. Each tasting at the wineries along the Rocky Top Wine Trail is free.

The second way you can travel the wine trail is with a VIP Tour. A Rocky Top Wine Trail guide will drive you around to three of the wineries on the trail. That means you won’t need a designated driver so everyone in your group can enjoy tasting samples. As an extra perk, the VIP Tour includes a few extra samples, special discounts, a swag bag, and expedited service. However, this tour does have a cost to cover the extras.

The Wineries on the Trail

When you travel the Rocky Top Wine Trail, you’ll get the chance to visit five different wineries in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Each winery specializes in different kinds of wine that you’ll have the opportunity to taste.

Hillside Winery

Hillside Winery is located in Sevierville on Collier Drive. This winery specializes in Italian-style and celebratory wines. Some of their most popular wines include the traditional Sangiovese, the award-winning Muscadine Mist, and the best-selling Black and Blue.

Apple Barn Winery

The Apple Barn Winery puts a special twist on their wine. Instead of using grapes, they make wine using locally grown apples! The wine is handcrafted on site, and their friendly staff can tell you all about it. You can find the Apple Barn Winery in the Apple Barn Village on the banks of the Little Pigeon River. 

Apple Barn Cider House

Also located in the Apple Barn Village is the Apple Barn Cider House. You can taste free samples of hard ciders that are crafted on site. What’s special about their hard cider is they take care to ensure the cider keeps its fresh, crisp apple taste. Try favorites like Berry Patch and C’N Red.

Mountain Valley Winery

Mountain Valley Winery is one of Tennessee’s oldest wineries. You’ll find very unique wines at this winery. They specialize in sweet fruit wines, such as Rhubarb, Watermelon, and even Red Velvet which tastes like a slice of cake. You can find this winery right on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. 

Mill Bridge Winery

You can find Mill Bridge Winery in the popular Old Mill District in Pigeon Forge. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of local wines and hard ciders at this small winery. You can sample flavors of dry wines, sweet wines, and semi-sweet wines, plus all sorts of fruity flavors of hard cider.

More Romantic Things to Do in Pigeon Forge

Traveling the Rocky Top Wine Trail is a great activity for adults, especially those looking for something fun to do on a romantic getaway. If you want to discover more romantic things to do during your vacation, check out this list of things to do in Pigeon Forge for couples.