Hillside Winery & Bistro - Naramata Bench
Hillside made a brilliant tactical decision to focus on Naramata fruit about seven or eight years ago, long before anyone in the Okanagan was seriously talking about sub-regions.
Winemaker Kathy Malone proposed the idea after experiencing the commonality of flavours among Naramata wines when tasted against the rest of the Okanagan. Coining the term locavin a clear nod the locavore” food movement she set out, with the support of owner Duncan McCowan to revamp Hillside to a producer of only 100 percent Naramata grown fruit.
The change did not come without risk. With no fallback position on outside fruit to bolster the harvest, every vineyard must be farmed to perfection to tell its story. The good news is the resulting stories are so juicy the winery has upgraded its merlot program releasing three individual single vineyard merlots that illustrate the its commitment to the Naramata Bench.
Hillside’s forward thinking has put them in a prime position to take advantage of any future announcement (thought to be only matter of time) on a Naramata sub-appellation. As it is, you can experience these wines now and have them served alongside numerous dishes whose ingredients originate on the Naramata Bench at the spectacularly sited Bistro inside the winery. It’s a great place to while away an afternoon or a sunset and watch the folks of Naramation pass, walk cycle or drive by on their way to the future.
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Inside look at this great winery in the Smoky Mountains - Sugarland Cellars in Gatlinburg, TN
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Sevierville, Tennessee TN
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Tennessee Legend Distillery
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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
Forbidden Caverns
Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum
Titanic Museum Attraction
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
Mountain Valley Winery
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The Seneca Lake Wine Trail
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Trip to Gatlinburg Wine 2018
Laicie and I went on a quick vacation to Gatlinburg, TN for the Smokey Mountain Wine Festival. We had a great time and found some great wines to enjoy next time we come in to town.
What Is The Seneca Lake Wine Trail?
In this short video, we answer an age-old question: What is the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, really?
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Smoky Mountain Loft
Smoky Mountain Loft rests on the outskirts of Pigeon Forge, located just minutes away from great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment! You'll be delighted to discover the most popular attractions of Dollywood and Splash Country are 6 miles away for endless family fun and thrills.
Take a 10-minute drive to Pigeon Forge, where you'll visit the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster or The Island in Pigeon Forge - an all encompassing entertainment complex with shops, casual eateries and a few rides. Be sure to taste some local favorites at The Old Mill Restaurant, Jimmy Buffet's Margarita or Paula Deen's Family Kitchen.
For groups of adults traveling together, check out top-rated Tennessee Legend Distillery to try delicious whiskeys and unique flavors of moonshine. Wine lovers will want to get straight to Hillside Winery, offering free tours and tastings of their Italian-style wines!
A 30-minute drive northeast will take you to Forbidden Caverns, where you'll discover underground trails that lead to sparkling cave formations. Nature enthusiasts will also love ziplining through the aerial adventure park at Firefox Mountain, or day-tripping to Great Smoky Mountain National Park to explore one of the many scenic hiking trails.
For delicious restaurants, dazzling entertainment, and unique shopping opportunities, spend a day along the strip in downtown Gatlinburg 20 minutes away. While you’re in the area, stop by Ober Gatlinburg which offers snow skiing, ice skating, a mountain roller coaster, snow tubing, water raft rides, kiddie land, and wildlife encounters, all year long!
We also have 2 other cabins within short walking distance. Smoky Mountain Loft 3 bed 2 bath -sleeps 8 , Coming Soon...Smoky Mountain Hideout 3 bed, 3 bath sleeps 10.
Getting around
Uber, Trolley stop nearby at Patriot Park with transportation to Sevierville , Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg,- Nearest Major Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (~39 miles away)
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Sevier County reports more than $7.5 million dollars in losses.
Roane County says damages in their area top $6 million.
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