Hands-On Winemaking and a Two-Winery Circuit Outside Atlanta

DOUGLASVILLE WINERY FIELD GUIDE

Hands-On Winemaking and a Two-Winery Circuit Outside Atlanta

Learn the craft of blending with expert vintners, producing a half-gallon you take home—the essential practical primer for visitors to Douglasville’s winery scene.

Hands-On Winemaking and a Two-Winery Circuit Outside Atlanta.

Duration
5-7 Hourstttt
Location
Douglasville
Operator
Wicks and Wines
Category
Winery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

In Douglasville you step inside the cellar and into the decision-making of a vintner: guided by experienced winemakers, you’ll blend, bottle and start fermentation on a half-gallon of wine you’ve created yourself. The day combines a focused, hands-on winemaking session with visits to partner wineries on a custom tour, making for a compact, memorable immersion in wine production.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CRAFT

Blend Your Own Signature Bottle

Expert vintners guide you through the steps of creating a personal blend; you produce a half gallon and take it home to finish the fermentation process, turning theory into a tangible keepsake.

THE ROUTE

Two-Winery Visits on a Custom Tour

The program pairs the winemaking session with visits to partner wineries as part of a custom tour itinerary, allowing you to sample different approaches and cellar environments in a single outing.

THE TAKEAWAY

A Bottle to Finish at Home

Beyond tasting, you walk away with a half-gallon of your own blend to finish fermenting at home—a personal archive of the day’s learning and decisions.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The tour moves at a deliberate, hands-on pace: vintners demonstrate key techniques, participants taste and adjust components, then combine and bottle a half-gallon of their own wine to take home. That practical focus is paired with visits to local wineries arranged as a custom tour, so the arc of the day runs from instruction to applied blending to on-site context at partner wineries.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this day

1
Small GroupsBest suited to small, focused groups; the operator has a separate booking pathway for larger parties, so intimate group dynamics are expected and encouraged.
2
Wine CuriousIdeal for visitors who want hands-on exposure to blending and basic winemaking steps rather than a passive tasting.
3
Celebratory GatheringsWell suited to small celebrations or groups looking for an interactive shared project; larger celebratory groups should consult the Large Group Tours option.
4
Not for Very Large PartiesThe operator requests that groups of 7+ use the Large Group Tours booking process, so this standard offering is not intended for very large party logistics.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Expect a 5-7 Hourstttt outing.

Meeting Location

Meet in the Atlanta Metrotttt area; exact pickup or meeting directions are provided by the operator at booking.

What to Bring

Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

Group Bookings

For parties of 7 or more, book via the Large Group Tours option to ensure proper coordination.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the tour take?

The outing runs approximately 5–7 hours.

What will I take home from the winemaking session?

You will bottle a half-gallon of your own blend and take it home to finish the fermentation process.

Where does the tour meet?

Meetings are arranged in the Atlanta Metro area; exact details are provided by the operator at booking.

What should I wear or bring?

Bring walking shoes; comfortable attire suitable for winery visits and light cellar work is recommended.

Can I book this for a large group?

For groups of 7 or more, please book via the operator's Large Group Tours option.

Is the tour a fixed itinerary?

Tours are arranged as custom tours, so the sequence of winery visits and on-site activities may be tailored by the operator.