Most Tennessee wineries welcome walk-ins during regular hours, no reservation required. A smaller number are reservations-required, especially for private tastings, tours and events. Each winery’s listing notes which applies.

A short list of Tennessee wineries are reservations-required only. Use the Reservations Required filter on the Tennessee wineries directory to see the current list, and call the winery the day of your visit if you want to confirm.

Most Tennessee wineries offer accessible parking and accessible tasting rooms, but barn-style buildings, vineyard pathways and outdoor seating areas vary. The Accessible filter on the Tennessee wineries directory surfaces stops that have been confirmed as wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical to your visit, call ahead.

Yes, the vast majority of Tennessee wineries are family and all-ages welcome, with outdoor seating, picnic space and kid-friendly activities at many stops. A small number are 21 and up. Look for the Family Friendly tag on each winery listing, or call ahead to confirm.

Many Tennessee wineries welcome dogs on outdoor patios, vineyard grounds and picnic areas, but it varies by stop. Look for the Pet Friendly tag on each winery listing. Even at pet-friendly wineries, dogs are usually expected to stay leashed and out of indoor tasting rooms. Service animals are always welcome.

Yes, many Tennessee wineries host bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays, bus tours and corporate groups. Larger groups are often asked to book ahead so the winery can plan staffing. Check each listing for group-size limits and contact the winery directly to confirm.

Tennessee Wines hosts wine and cider festivals across the state throughout the year, with festivals in East, Middle and West Tennessee on the calendar. Visit the Events page for the current festival lineup, dates and ticket information.

Tickets for Tennessee Wines festivals are available through each festival’s page on the Events section of this site. A small number of partner-run festivals route through a third-party platform, in which case the festival page links you out to the right ticketing partner.

Check your email spam folder first, since festival tickets are usually delivered immediately to the email address used at checkout. If the ticket still has not arrived, email marketing@tennesseewines.com with the festival name, your purchase date and the email used at checkout, and the team will resend it.

Refund and exchange policies vary by festival. Each festival page lists the refund window and process. For festivals run by partner organizations, the partner’s refund policy applies.

tennesseewines.com is a directory and trail-planning site, not a wine shop. To buy a specific Tennessee wine, visit the winery’s listing on this site for their phone number, website and tasting room hours, then order directly from them.

Wine shipping in the United States is regulated state by state, so whether a Tennessee winery can ship to you depends on where you live. Contact the winery directly to ask about shipping availability and current laws in your state.

tennesseewines.com does not sell or ship wine, so any order you placed was directly with a Tennessee winery. Reach out to the winery for shipment status, tracking and delivery questions. Their contact information is on each winery’s listing.

Most Tennessee wineries grow at least some of their own fruit, with on-site vineyards devoted to specific varietals. The Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance also has growing members who raise grapes without operating a winery, supplying fruit to other producers across the state.

Tennessee vineyards are visit-worthy year-round, but the vines look their best from late April, when the leaves come in, through early October, when harvest finishes. Harvest weekends in late summer and early fall are some of the busiest and most rewarding times to visit. Call the winery directly if you want to time a visit around a specific moment in the growing season.

Harvest in Tennessee typically runs from late summer through early October. Exact dates vary by varietal, region and weather. Many wineries host harvest events and behind-the-scenes vineyard time during this stretch.

Yes. Many Tennessee wineries offer vineyard tours alongside tasting room visits, ranging from short walk-throughs to full sit-down tours with the winemaker. Tour availability and format vary by winery, so check each listing or call ahead.

Tennessee growers work with classic European grapes alongside native and hybrid varieties suited to the climate, including Chambourcin, Norton, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, Traminette, Chardonel and muscadine. Each winery has its own varietal mix. The wines available at each tasting room reflect what the vineyard grows best.

The Tennessee Wine Trail Passport is a free digital pass that lets you check in at participating Tennessee wineries, cideries and meaderies and earn rewards along the way. Sign up takes seconds, and the passport is delivered straight to your phone. There is no app to download.

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Visit the Download the Passport page, enter your name, phone number and email, and the passport link is sent to you immediately by text and email. Open either link and the passport loads in your phone’s browser. Save the link to your home screen for one-tap access on future visits.

Check your email spam folder and your phone’s filtered messages first, since the passport delivery can land in either place. If the passport has not arrived after a few minutes, try the signup form again with the same details. If the second attempt also fails, email marketing@tennesseewines.com.

Open your passport on your phone when you arrive at a participating stop, find the winery in the list and tap the check-in button. Tasting room staff are familiar with the process and can help if anything looks off.

Make sure your phone has location services and an internet connection turned on, since both are usually required for check-in. If the check-in still does not register, ask the tasting room staff to confirm your visit. You can also email marketing@tennesseewines.com with the winery name and the date and time of your visit.

Rewards are unlocked automatically as you complete check-ins. Redemption details for each reward show up inside your passport once they are earned. Reward types and prize availability change throughout the year.

 The Tennessee Wine Trail Passport does not expire on a fixed timeline, but specific rewards and promotions inside the passport may have their own dates. Check the passport for the current reward window.