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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Chateau Elan Winery

so a few weeks back when Lindi came to visit we finally ventured over to the Chateau Elan Winery - I was excited because it's pretty close to our house and if we liked it we could frequent it more often [DJ had been there before and told me it wasn't anything special, what does he know - clearly, a LOT].


so first we paid our $10 for the tour/tasting... whatever, money aint a thang... but wait, it is - that's kinda a lot for a craptastic tour and to barely taste five [not very good] wines. I threw caution to the wind and we went for it. 


the tour started out with a video [bad sign #1], lindi then mentioned to me that she had already watched this video on the webpage [bad sign #2]. oh yes... and this was my view....
yeah, not very good.

so we went on and toured the facilities, nothing exciting, and our tour guide didn't know the answers to our questions [annoying?!].... 
then we ventured outside and tasted the grapes [yum]....
back inside to taste the wine [eeehh]....
and back outside to grab a few photos before heading home....


clearly, the best part of the experience was the company. 
I wouldn't recommend it, especially not the tour...
I think you can do the tasting for $5 which might not be bad depending on what they had. 
I say skip the winery and head over to Paddy's Pub for a Guinness! 
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6 comments:

  1. AnnaJuly 23, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I Was literally just talking to my MOH about this place. Since my wedding venue is suddenly a no-go, we're back to looking for places. I just ATL is too far to drive from Aiken though.

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  2. WizJuly 24, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Yeah, I may be skipping this one! We have a GREAT one in Nashville that does free wine tasting and often has live entertainment. I am not so much for having to watch a video. Just give me my wine already!

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  3. whitneyJuly 25, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    at least you got some great pictures out of it. i am always hesitant to spend the dough to just taste. i would rather just buy a big glass and get drunk....bad?

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  4. NikkiJuly 25, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    When has wine tasting ever been a bad experience?! Bummer for you guys though.

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  5. JenJuly 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    We went to Chateau Elan for our anniversary last year and stayed there so we got to explore around a bit more. I agree that the tour is lacking and the wine is mediocre at best. I liked that we got to keep the glasses. The restaurant by the wine shop was also very, very good. The wineries in North GA are much better.

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  6. Dee StephensJuly 25, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Found you through Nikki from Que Sera.
    I agree, my rents just moved from ATL and I've been here a couple of times and think it sucks.
    Beautiful property but the wine isn't worth wasting the calories on.
    Come check me out-- we live in CLT
    www.deestephensadventures.com

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