About Us

VINEYARD AND TASTING ROOM

Named for a historic Cherokee leader, Tsali Notch Vineyard is a hidden gem nestled in Monroe County, Tennessee. Within the picturesque Tennessee Overhill Heritage Area and en route to the breathtaking Cherohala Skyway, this vineyard invites you to discover the unique allure of “America’s Wild Grape”: the muscadine.

Known for their bold and distinct flavor, muscadines are among the foods highest in health-giving antioxidants (resveratrol). Our vineyard spans 202 acres, with over 6,000 vines flourishing on 21 miles of trellis. The estate is surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, creating an idyllic backdrop for our thriving vineyard.

Tsali Notch also serves as a setting for weddings, reunions and special events, offering a blend of rustic elegance and natural beauty. Enjoy our spacious party barn, our tasting room or The Jackson Lounge – a lovingly restored 19th-century farmhouse perfect for gatherings.

Every fall, we invite the public to our vineyard to pick muscadines off the vine for themselves! America’s Wild Grape is for more than just wine; it’s perfect for making juice or jelly or simply to savor. It’s a time of celebration, connection and cheer.

Tsali Notch grows six varieties of muscadines:

RED (Dark): Nesbit and Noble
WHITE (Bronze): Carlos, Doreen, Magnolia, Sterling

Join us at Tsali Notch Vineyard, where the legacy of America’s Wild Grape thrives in every bottle, every glass and every unforgettable experience.

Reviews

Great place to stop by! We called ahead and JD gave us a wonderfully informative tour. The young woman who did the tasting was also very pleasant and eager to answer any questions. Their muscadine grapes yield some delicious goods including juice, award-winning wine and jelly. Everyone was very welcoming and polite. You don't wanna miss this place!

Naomi A., Chattanooga, TN

What can I say! JD is my hero. I planned an Eclipse viewing party. We chose this location as it was in the bulls eye of totality.

It was so impressive the amount of work and coordination they all put in to accommodate so many people. He made special accommodations for our group, even running the substantial amount of gear we brought to the shady spot we chose. He hauled us over there in one of his Gators. The wine is great if you like muscadines.

You must go here during one of the festivals (wine festival, balloon festival etc.) What a beautiful spot to experience the glory of the East Tennessee hills.

JD Dalton, thanks for a great weekend. You are the boss!

Robert B., Knoxville, TN

Several friends and I shared a couple of bottles of the Tallulah desert wine this weekend. It was the perfect end to a fabulous dinner. I also brought a bottle home for us to enjoy later. I highly recommend (and the price was terrific as well!).

Bruce K., Franklin, TN

Brought my Mom here for a tasting and we both loved the entire experience! The property is gorgeous, surrounded by views of rolling vineyards and the Smoky mtns in the distance. Jim was very informative and funny, we really enjoyed hearing him explain the wines and what was unique about each one. Definitely a hidden gem...I recommend the Hiwassee white - delicious!

Betty L., United Kingdom

Stopped in here after visiting the lost sea and was really glad I did. They have acres of muscadine vines and it's a very pretty place. The wine tasting was fun and the man was super nice and told us all about the wines and where to grab lunch. The wines are not as sweet as other muscadine wines I've tried and I think this made these better! The rose' is light and refreshing and I recommend anyone with a few minutes to spare stop in and check it out.

Jen H., Walland, TN

Kayla was a great hostess - we were very surprised on the muscadine wine- loved the dessert one- had a delightful time and enjoyed the experience- breathtaking views!

M. M., Resgister, GA

We enjoyed our tasting with Kayla & Rachel very much. It was the first my hubby & I have ever been to. Our friend, has been to many and agreed with us that this was really GREAT!
The muscadine grapes are TO LIVE FOR! YUM YUM YUM!
We will be BACK and bring others.
Thanks Kayla & Rachel for making this a GREAT beginning of WINE TASTING!

Michael & Chari M., Murphy, NC

Very much enjoyed my visit to this vineyard. The staff were super nice and informative, and appeared to love what they do. I ended up buying the Atala wine- it's bubbly like a champagne. The wine tasting was only 5$ and you get to try all their delicious wines. If it wasn't so hot-95 degree weather- we would have went grape picking. We will be back to visit again, if you are thinking about visiting this place - do it!

Aspyn G., East Nashville, TN