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    Bear Claw Vineyards

    4.3 (112 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Brian N Catie M.

    Always greeted with a smile and service is attentive and quick. So glad that a food truck is on site to provide snacks or a simple delicious meal. We enjoyed the live entertainment and casual atmosphere.

    The view to the famous treehouse
    Michaela H.

    Stopped at Bear Claw vineyards and enjoyed some daily entertainment, wine and a fire with views. I enjoyed 3 out of 4 wines, Chardonnay is not my fave ever, so just personal preference. Beautiful scenery in Blue Ridge!

    Allison R.

    Highly recommend doing VIP tour. What a great experience and the owner provides so much knowledge and fun!

    Entrance

    My family isn't into wine but we came to a winery. The outside is open, had live music. Kids played around a creek with other kids, brought our dog and everyone had a great time. They had board games and would bring out brand new ones every little bit. They had a great variety. The staff was nice, patient and informative as we aren't wine people. Just a great overall family day for all ages. Highly recommend!!

    Mikaela Z.

    The atmosphere is 10/10. Beautiful property, beautiful outdoor space. The musician that was there (10/29) was FANTASTIC. The wine was just so so for me. Not a lot of red options, and didn't love what they had. I'd go back though for the views and the music.

    Megan J.

    I think this was a nice quaint winery. Perfect after visiting the Orchard. I would recommend bringing food with you because there really isn't much to eat in the area. They have outdoor seating and also seating under a rooftop for those rainy or snowy days. The service was nice too. Pet friendly, games and live music. We enjoyed the cheese & crackers as well as the wine sampler. The wines weren't the greatest i've tried. My favorite was the red one in the center the most (forget the name) would definitely recommend this place when visiting blue ridge. because I think it's a great way to kill time

    Full flight. $28
    Apryl C.

    Nice little spot off the beaten path. Tons of spots to warm yourself by a fire on a cold day, live music and a great little hot dog truck (odd mix with wine but strangely good). The line to order is kind of odd as it's hard to see what options you have before it's your turn. The two ladies at the counter didn't seem overly friendly but also were not rude. It was NY Eve and it was getting very busy so I can only assume they were overwhelmed and trying to keep people hydrated. I look forward to trying them on a non holiday.

    Heidy M.

    A gorgeous day for live music, vineyard views and a great glass of wine. Bear Claw is a bit off the beaten path but it was a gorgeous drive with all the fall foliage and smooth country roads. Service was great, open seating and many of wines to choose from. I'd definitely pack a lunch or some snacks as there are not many options here or around here. About 25 minutes down the road are several fast food places that would be convenient for a lunch, if needed. Blue Ridge is such a gorgeous place to visit and Bear Claw added to our experience. Cheers!

    Becks A.

    When in Blue Ridge, the goal is to try to find new little spots we love to spend time, drink a glass and just enjoy the weather. This is one of those little spots. We are not far and we grueling loved it. I might say that if other vineyards, but i mean it for all. The ladies at the front are nice and very pleasant. The place is clean and has plenty of seating. The view is wonderful. Come with your blanket and suit down on the grass, or grab a picnic table under the trees. Either way, you will enjoy. The do have a small selection of food. We didn't eat here bcuz we had just had dinner. But definately try their wines. They have a great selection. Their tasting is a great way to start, and find your favorite.

    Charmayne H.

    When we pulled up, it was a bit underwhelming. Definitely didn't have high expectations but we actually had a pretty good time! We paid for the wine tour.. it was about $70 per person. The tour lasted about 1.5 hours. We came in & learned about the vineyard's history & other interesting facts about wine preservation, aged wines, and many other things. The seating area is a decent size. There were three large round tables that were spaced out pretty well with about 6 people per table. We were a table of 4 & sat comfortably with 2 other people. We tried 6 different wines & received a 10% discount on any wines we ordered. Madison was such a sweetheart! As the owner fed us the information, Madison served us the wine. Madison was extremely helpful & offered to take pictures often. (She has great angles, let me just say that). The only reason this vineyard was given 4 stars and not 5 is because I wish there was more land to tour. Nonetheless, we enjoyed ourselves & id recommend this vineyard to travelers.

    See the vineyards behind us.

    Ambiance and service was great. Great for groups especially if you enjoy playing games while enjoying your wine.

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    Very laid back environment but great wines & amazing staff! We will come back every time we are in the mountains

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    Great views great service great wine and great games! A must visit every time I am in the areas.

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    Ask the Community - Bear Claw Vineyards

    Do you serve nonalcoholic options?

    Yes, we have lots of non-alcohol options. No alcohol slushes, all Coke products like Powerade, ginger ale, etc.… 

    Picnic baskets and snacks allowed, or only sold on premises?

    Picnic baskets with food and snacks "are allowed" at Bear Claw. Snacks, cheese and crackers, etc. are also for sale on site as well.… 

    Are other alcoholic drinks available aside from wine? Do they serve beer or cocktails? Thanks!

    Thanks for asking, Bear Claw's tasting room only has wine and at certain times of the season, summer and fall we have Hard Cider. We apologies Fannin County (not in the city limits) does not allow for Hard Alcohol to be sold. If you have an event… 

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes - Dogs on a leash are allowed on the patio and the vineyard grounds. Cheers to Dogs!

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes they are!

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    Review Highlights - Bear Claw Vineyards

    We bought some treehouse Chardonnay that was not on the menu but is offered on the tour.

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    We ordered a flight of wine to try multiple options. The servers were kind and patient when we…read morewalked in with our family crew. Chardonnay they included was described perfectly- buttery and light. That was very tasty! The syrah and the merlot/cab blend my wife and I were not a fan of. The red blend is their best seller, which left us both a little disappointed actually. FOR PARENTS: Beyond the wine, we have read that this place is kid friendly and we would disagree. It on a hill so there isn't space for them to run around and have fun while parents can enjoy their drinks. We read that there are goats for kids to interact with but there was 1 goat and not a lot of activity. We were expecting a lot of space for our kids to explore and this was not it.

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