Hillside Winery: Italian-Style Wines in Sevierville

Hillside Winery brings an Italian-inspired approach to winemaking to the Smoky Mountains at 229 Collier Drive in Sevierville. With complimentary tastings, winery tours, outdoor seating, and a selection ranging from traditional varietals to fruit-forward favorites, Hillside Winery is an easy addition to a relaxed day exploring Sevierville.

About Hillside Winery

Hillside Winery focuses on Italian-style and sparkling wines while incorporating Tennessee-grown grapes into its winemaking. Its lineup includes traditional choices such as Pinot Grigio alongside popular wines including Black and Blue and Muscadine Mist. Hillside partners with local grape farmers and currently reports crushing more than 856,000 pounds of Tennessee grapes annually for its wines.

The winery also offers guests a chance to see more of the winemaking process. Monday through Friday, visitors can watch the team bottling and making wine through viewing windows into the cellar. For guests interested in exploring more of the local wine scene, Hillside Winery is one of five stops on the Rocky Top Wine Trail, alongside Apple Barn Winery, Apple Barn Hard Cider Company, Mountain Valley Winery, and Apple Barn Dessert Wine Shoppe.

The experience is designed to be approachable rather than formal. Complimentary tastings are available, and the winery also lists wine-by-the-glass, wine slushies, outdoor seating, cheese trays, and pet-friendly amenities.

Why Guests Love It

• A relaxed introduction to Tennessee wine: Hillside combines traditional wine styles with fruit-forward and sparkling options, giving guests plenty to explore.
• Complimentary tastings: Guests can sample wines before choosing a favorite to take home.
• Part of the Rocky Top Wine Trail: Hillside Winery can be combined with four other nearby wine and cider stops for a self-guided tasting day.
• A behind-the-scenes element: Viewing windows allow guests to watch winemaking and bottling activity during the week.
• Outdoor seating: The winery offers outdoor seating for guests who would rather enjoy their visit at a slower pace.
• Easy for mixed groups: With wine by the glass, tastings, cheese trays, and non-traditional fruit-forward wines, groups can explore the experience at their own pace.

Insider Tips

Start with a tasting. Hillside Winery currently offers limited tastings seven days a week. Its official site lists $6 for six samples, $12 for the full wine list with a souvenir glass, and $15 for the full wine list with a souvenir glass and a small cheese tray. Prices and offerings can change, so confirm before visiting.

Consider the Rocky Top Wine Trail. The trail is self-guided, and its official FAQ says reservations are not required, even for groups. Guests can pick up a passport, collect stamps at the participating locations, and receive a gift after completing the trail. Wine tasting and trail participation are for guests 21 and older.

Visit during the week for a look at the winemaking process. Hillside says visitors can watch bottling and wine production through the cellar viewing windows Monday through Friday.

Check current hours before heading out. Hillside’s current listing shows the winery open daily, with hours varying by day. A current local listing reports 10 AM–7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 AM–8 PM Friday and Saturday. Because hours can change seasonally, confirm directly before visiting.

Address: 229 Collier Drive, Sevierville, TN 37862. The winery’s official site and Rocky Top Wine Trail both list this as the current location.

Bring identification if you’re tasting. Alcohol tastings and Rocky Top Wine Trail participation require guests to be 21+ with valid identification.

Stay Hello Sunshine Tip

For guests staying at Sunshine Around the Bend, Hillside Winery fits naturally into a slower Sevierville afternoon. Spend some time tasting local wines, then return to the cabin for a quiet evening on the wraparound deck or around the private patio fire table.