Bootleggers Homemade Wine began with two country winemakers who just happen to be sisters. To create the finest homegrown Appalachian wines, we start from scratch using the best fruit and the same small-batch recipes folks in these parts perfected long ago.

There are no machines or fancy equipment, just the stuff you’d find in kitchens throughout the South. We even bottle each batch by hand. It ain’t California or France — just great homemade wine — and when you pop open a bottle you’ll surely know it came from the mountains!Bootleggers Homemade Wine is a one-of-a-kind Gatlinburg winery that brings a true taste of the Smoky Mountains to every bottle. Founded by two sisters with a passion for tradition, Bootleggers creates handcrafted wine the old-fashioned way—just like their Appalachian ancestors. Every bottle starts from scratch, using the finest locally sourced fruit and small-batch recipes passed down through generations of Southern winemakers.

Unlike large-scale operations, there are no industrial machines here—just real ingredients, simple tools, and a whole lot of love. From fermenting to bottling, every step is done by hand in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. That dedication to craft is what makes Bootleggers one of the most authentic stops along the Tennessee Wine Trail.

Bootleggers specializes in homemade Appalachian wine that captures the flavors of the region. Whether you’re sipping a rich blackberry wine or a refreshing peach blend, you’ll taste the quality and care in every glass. It’s not California. It’s not France. It’s something better—pure, unfiltered, Southern charm in a bottle.

Visitors are welcome to stop by for a wine tasting in Gatlinburg, where friendly staff offer generous samples and plenty of Southern hospitality. Whether you’re a first-time wine drinker or a longtime fan of Tennessee wine, you’ll find something to love at Bootleggers.

Looking for things to do in Gatlinburg? Add Bootleggers Homemade Wine to your list. As a proud member of the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance, Bootleggers offers a memorable experience that connects visitors to the heritage, flavors, and beauty of Appalachian wine country.