About - Tsali Notch Vineyard

VINEYARD AND TASTING ROOM

Named after an historic Cherokee leader, Tsali Notch is located in Monroe County, approximately nine miles off of Interstate 75, in the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Area and on your way to the Cherohala Skyway! The vineyard specializes in muscadine grapes, known as “America’s Wild Grape.” Muscadine grapes have a unique and robust flavor and are among the foods highest in health-giving antioxidants (resveratrol). Our muscadines are grown on over 6000 vines on 21 miles of trellis, covering 35 acres of a 202-acre estate. The property has an average elevation of 1150 feet and is ringed by sweeping mountain views.

Featuring a large party barn, a reconstructed log building tasting room, and a recently refurbished 19th-century, two-room farmhouse christened The Jackson Lounge, Tsali Notch Vineyard is host to weddings, reunions, and other special events. During harvest season in September and October, we welcome individuals and families to pick muscadines for their own juice, jelly and winemaking—or just to enjoy our offerings!

Tsali Notch grows six varieties of muscadines:

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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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