Mountain Valley Winery is one of Tennessee’s longest-established wineries, located at 2174 Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Since 1991, the winery has produced more than 200 exclusive wines and earned more than 1,000 medals in competitions. Its specialty is sweet, fruit-forward wine, making it a particularly approachable stop for guests who enjoy flavors beyond traditional grape wines.
About Mountain Valley Winery
Mountain Valley Winery focuses on wines that are playful, sweet, and distinctly Southern. Popular selections include Watermelon, Rhubarb, and Red Velvet, with the latter designed to evoke the flavors of a slice of cake. The winery also produces muscadine wines, blackberry wine, fruit blends, and other specialty selections.
The winery’s selection also includes some drier and semi-sweet wines, so visitors aren’t limited to sweet varieties. Its published tasting menu has included Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mountain Valley White, Rhubarb, Muscadine, Blackberry, Red Velvet, and several fruit-based wine coolers. Availability can change, particularly for limited-release wines.
Mountain Valley Winery is also part of the Rocky Top Wine Trail, a five-stop self-guided wine and cider experience across Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. Guests can pick up a passport, collect stamps at the participating locations, and enjoy the trail at their own pace.
Why Guests Love It
- A long Tennessee winemaking history: Mountain Valley Winery has been producing wine since 1991 and has created more than 200 exclusive wines.
- Sweet and fruit-forward specialties: Watermelon, Rhubarb, Blackberry, and Red Velvet are among the flavors that give the winery its distinctive personality.
- Options beyond sweet wine: The selection also includes dry and semi-sweet wines for guests with different preferences.
- Complimentary tastings: The winery offers free tastings, allowing guests to explore before choosing a bottle.
- Wine slushies: Wine freezers and slushie-style drinks add a more casual option, with flavors varying by availability.
- Part of the Rocky Top Wine Trail: Mountain Valley Winery can be combined with four other nearby wine and cider stops.
Insider Tips
Start with the tasting. If you’re new to sweet or fruit wines, tasting before purchasing is an easy way to discover what you actually enjoy. The Rocky Top Wine Trail’s current information says visitors can sample two wines for free at each winery, with additional tasting options available for a fee.
Ask about the current specialty wines. Mountain Valley Winery’s lineup changes, and some offerings are limited releases. Its published selections have included unusual flavors such as Watermelon, Purple Pineapple, Red Velvet, Spun Sugar, and Muscadine Sweet Tea.
Consider the Grape Escape Lounge. For a more intimate experience, Mountain Valley Winery offers its Grape Escape Lounge, a private tasting room featuring wine paired with Boar’s Head cheese and charcuterie. Reservations are required for this experience.
Use the Rocky Top Wine Trail passport. You can begin at Mountain Valley Winery or any other participating location, collect stamps along the trail, and complete the experience over multiple days rather than trying to visit all five locations at once.
Current location: 2174 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Mountain Valley Winery is open seven days a week according to the current Rocky Top Wine Trail listing. Check directly for the day’s hours before visiting, particularly around holidays and seasonal changes.
Remember that tastings are for adults 21 and older. Guests may visit the wineries regardless of age, but alcohol sampling and participation in the wine trail require valid identification and a minimum age of 21.
Plan transportation if you’re visiting multiple wineries. The Rocky Top Wine Trail recommends driving between locations. For groups that don’t want to designate a driver, its VIP shuttle tours provide transportation between the trail’s stops.
Stay Hello Sunshine Tip
For guests at Sunshine Around the Bend, Mountain Valley Winery is an easy addition to a Pigeon Forge afternoon, especially if you’re already exploring the Rocky Top Wine Trail. After tasting, head back to the cabin and slow the evening down on the wraparound deck or around the private patio fire table.
