Can guests under 21 participate in the tasting?

While guests under 21 cannot sample the wines, muscadine juice is provided to ensure everyone can enjoy the tasting experience.

Is a reservation required for the tasting room?

Reservations aren’t required but recommended if you want to guarantee a spot, as tastings are first-come, first-served.

How many wines are included in the tasting?

Each session features samples of four muscadine wines plus a serving of muscadine juice.

How long does the tasting experience last?

Tastings take about 20 minutes, making it a perfect short stop during your outdoor adventures.

Are outside beverages or food allowed in the tasting room?

Outside food and beverages aren’t permitted, but snacks and additional wines may be available for purchase on site.

Is the tasting room wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tasting room is designed to be accessible to guests with mobility needs.

Muscadine Wine Tasting at Tsali Notch Vineyard, Tennessee | Food Tour | Attraction

Set in the gentle hills surrounding Madisonville, Tennessee, Tsali Notch Vineyard invites visitors to immerse themselves in an authentic muscadine wine tasting experience. This distinctly Southern vineyard offers a cozy tasting room that serves up a quick yet rich introduction to muscadine grapes — native to the southeastern United States and prized for their unique flavor profile. Unlike sprawling wineries in other regions, Tsali Notch focuses on delivering a warm, approachable encounter centered on local terroir and community flavor.

Your tasting session spans about 20 minutes and features four carefully selected muscadine wines, showcasing subtle variations in sweetness, tannins, and fruit-forward notes unique to these small, thick-skinned grapes. The flight also includes refreshing muscadine juice, making the experience accessible for all ages. As a thoughtful memento, each guest receives a complimentary souvenir glass to take home, turning this simple visit into a lasting keepsake.

Madisonville, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, offers plenty of outdoor activities nearby—from hiking trails to riverfront parks—making Tsali Notch Vineyard a perfect stopoff for adventurers seeking a pause with regional character and flavor. The vineyard’s operating hours provide flexibility with midweek and weekend slots, and their friendly staff is accommodating to special requests outside these times.

Muscadine grapes have a rich cultural foothold in the South, historically cultivated by Native American communities and later embraced by local farmers. Tsali Notch preserves this heritage through sustainable vineyard practices and a dedication to spotlighting muscadine’s distinct identity within Tennessee’s burgeoning wine scene. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or a curious traveler, Tsali Notch Vineyard offers a unique glimpse into a lesser-known American viticultural tradition, blending approachable tasting sessions with an intimate, quintessentially Southern atmosphere.

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