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Wine Grape U-Pick orchards in Columbia Area of Tennessee in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards for wine grapes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have wine grapes orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Maury County

• APleasant Vineyard - Uses natural growing practices , Seedless table grapes, wine grapes, muscadine grapes, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
  2018 Les Robinson Rd, Columbia, TN 38401. Phone: (615) 403-7043. Email: hongxiasbamboo@gmail.com . Open: End August to End October Saturday and Sunday: 9 am - - 6 pm Central Time. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only. . . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. (ADDED: January 11, 2019)
• Muscadine Grapes 4U - No pesticides are used , wine grapes, Muscadines, grapes,
  1249 Buckthorn Lane, Columbia, TN 38401. Phone: (931) 334-6749. Alternate Phone: (931) 698-4048. Email: muscadinegrapes4U@gmail.com . Open: Harvest is typically the end of September or first part of October when the grapes are ripe (measured 16% sugar); U - pick hours will be from 7 am to dark Monday through Saturday; Contact us with your email address and we will send you a notice at harvest time. Directions: I-65 exit 46, proceed west towards Columbia (apx 8-9 miles) to Tom J Hitch, turn left (south), drive apx 1 1/2-2 miles to stop light at Iron Bridge Road, turn left (east) drive 2.6 miles to Buckthorn Lane (right turn only on gravel road). At the mailbox (1249) take left fork. You will see the vineyard on your left and a sign for parking. End of September or first part of October when grapes have ripened;. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, Venmo, PayPal.The ONLY pyo crops offered are Muscadine Grapes. Also called Muletown Muscadine Vineyard .
   (UPDATED: September 08, 2023) (ADDED: August 11, 2023)

Types of Grapes

There are  several; types of grapes:

• Table Grapes for eating fresh and making juice and jelly, can be seedless or with seeds. See this page for a master list and guide to table grape varieties
• Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds
• Wine Grapes ... for making wine.
  These are obviously specialized grapes that generally do not taste very good when eaten fresh, but do make excellent wine.  Most are Italian or French varietals (like Pinot Noir) that are grafted onto native American grape roots (like Concord) because the American variety roots are resistant to fungus and diseases that devastate vineyards.

Grape picking tips

• Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked. Of course, wine grapes are unique and for sweet dessert wines, like Auslese, are often picked after a frost or after they have shriveled.  The wineyard will know what's best for you.
• Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
• To harvest grapes , carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit or the surrounding vines.

Grape recipes, canning, jelly making juice, etc

• Grape jelly from fresh grapes
• Grape jelly from grape juice (canned, bottled or frozen)
• How to make your own grape juice, scuppernong, juice, muscadine juice . - W, P

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)