Kaya Vineyard & Winery - Sylvan Valley Lodge & Cellars

Kaya Vineyard & Winery’s tasting location at Sylvan Valley Lodge & Cellars in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, pairs Kaya wines with a lodge setting rather than a vineyard visit. A fireplace anchors the tasting room, while gardens filled with native plantings and mountain views give visitors a reason to spend time outside. Wine and beer are both available, making this a useful stop for companions who do not share the same drink order. The distinction matters: this is a separate location from Kaya’s ridge-top winery in Dahlonega, not the estate’s vineyard deck.

Kaya’s broader wine collection ranges from stainless-steel Chardonnay to Trifecta, a red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Merlot. Its sparkling wine uses estate Chardonnay and the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle. At Sylvan Valley, the draw is the combination of wine, fireplace, and garden setting. The tasting room at 747 Duncan Bridge Road opens Thursday through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday service extending into the evening; it remains closed Monday through Wednesday.