There’s more to Pigeon Forge than the bright lights along the Parkway. Tucked throughout the area are hidden gems that give visitors a chance to experience the Smoky Mountains in a different way, blending local history, craftsmanship, and new traditions. One of those standout finds is the Rocky Top Wine Trail, which takes you to five local wineries and cider stops for tastings, passport stamps, and fun rewards along the way.
About The Wine Trail
The Rocky Top Wine Trail includes five different wineries located around Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. These include Hillside Winery, the Apple Barn Winery the Apple Barn Hard Cider Company, Apple Barn Dessert & Wine Shoppe, and Mountain Valley Winery. Each winery gives visitors a chance to sip from a selection of more than 60 wines made from grapes and fruit grown on Tennessee planted vines.
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How the Rocky Top Wine Trail Works
Visitors can explore the Rocky Top Wine Trail at their own pace by starting at any participating winery. At your first stop, you’ll receive a passport that can be stamped at each location you visit along the trail. After collecting three stamps, guests receive a commemorative wine glass, and those who visit all five stops will earn an additional special surprise. Best of all, the self-guided Rocky Top Wine Trail is completely free to participate in, with complimentary samples available at each winery.
The VIP Grand Tasting Tour
Looking for an upgraded experience? The Rocky Top Wine Trail VIP Grand Tasting Tour offers a shuttle that lets you visit every stop with transportation, extra tastings, and exclusive perks included.
VIP Rocky Top Wine Trail Shuttle Tour
If want a more personalized way to experience the trail or are traveling with a group, the Rocky Top Wine Trail Grand Tasting VIP Tour offers a guided shuttle experience to all five stops. Guests are picked up at Mountain Valley Winery and transported to each location, where they’ll receive expedited service, additional samples, and exclusive perks along the way.
Made for Friends, Celebrations, and Group Trips
The Rocky Top Wine Trail Grand Tasting VIP Tour is especially great for groups who want to enjoy the tastings together without worrying about driving or coordinating stops. With shuttle transportation, extra samples, and built-in perks at each location, it turns a fun day out into an easy, shared experience for friends, celebrations, or group trips in the Smokies.
What’s Included in the VIP Tour
Guests on the Grand Tasting Tour receive:
- • Transportation to all five Rocky Top Wine Trail stops
- • Six complimentary samples at each location
- • Expedited service in tasting rooms
- • 15% discount on purchases during the tour
- • A personalized cheese tray at Hillside Winery
- • A dessert treat at Apple Barn Winery
- • A free gift for completing all five stops
Please note: All guests must be 21+ and present a valid state-issued photo ID. Pickup and drop-off take place at Mountain Valley Winery in Pigeon Forge.
Learn From The Experts
One of the best parts of the Rocky Top Wine Trail is getting to interact with knowledgeable tasting room staff at each stop. They can walk you through the wines, explain the flavors, and share a bit about how each one is made. It’s a fun way to learn more about Smoky Mountain wines while discovering new favorites along the trail.
Rocky Top Wine Club
If you discover a favorite wine during your visit, have a piece of the smokies delivered right to your door through the Rocky Top Wine Trail Wine Club. Members typically receive seasonal shipments, discounts, and access to exclusive releases, making it easy to stay connected to your favorite stops long after your trip ends.
More InfoThe Rocky Top Wine Trail combines the best of Southern Appalachia’s can-do spirit and the region’s growing future, and bottles it all up into one delicious package. The wine tour allows visitors and locals alike to taste some of the Smoky Mountains’ sweetest sips, all within 12 miles.
