As we explore areas of Chamblee and beyond, we thought it would be fun to dive into some of the many wines from the selection offered at the Chamblee location of Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room.
Deep Roots is a franchise founded by Dana Gurela with her flagship location in Roswell. Lynn Hale brought the franchise to Chamblee at the end of 2024 to bring great wines to the area, to promote local vendors, and to bring the community together over a shared love of wine. “I have local art on the walls,” Lynn says. “I try to use local vendors for food, and just this week brought in a local candle maker and a jewelry maker.”
At any given time, Lynn says she has about 200 different wines available, including non-alcoholic wines such as Prima Pave’ that Lynn describes as a delicious sparkling wine that’s very popular among her customers. “People get very excited when they hear we have that,” she says, referring to the non-alcoholic options.
First and foremost Lynn calls Deep Roots a bottle shop where you can buy bottles of wine and take them home to enjoy. But Deep Roots offers more. “I’ve created little seating areas around to encourage people to stay,” she says. “I also provide snacks, so you can buy a snack or bring outside food in.”
Lynn says what’s unique about Deep Roots are the dispensers. “We have these dispensers where at any given time, we rotate 24 wines for you to try by the glass,” she says, adding that some customers like to taste through the wines, while others stop and buy a bottle once they find one they like.
To get an idea for just a few types of wines you might find at Deep Roots, Lynn picked a few from various areas and wineries for us to highlight.
Eleven Eleven wines are from the Napa Valley region in California. According to the website, it’s an urban winery and considered a fresh approach to the culture of luxury wine. They describe the wine as elegant, nuanced and balanced. Lynn says Dana, the founder of Deep Roots, got her inspiration while working and learning about wine at this vineyard. For more information, visit elevenelevenwines.com.
Illahe vineyard is in the Willamette area of Oregon. Illahe is the Chinook word for earth, place, and soil. Known for their pinot noir, they emphasize starting with quality fruit and use old-age technology. Like the many other wines offered at Deep Roots, Illahe is a boutique winery where nothing is mass produced. Learn more about Illahe wines at illahevineyards.com.
Kate Arnold wines source their grapes from vineyards in California, Oregon and Washington. Founders Kate and Jean Arnold are about minimal intervention – respecting the fruit and allowing it to shine. For more information about Kate Arnold Wines, visit katewines.com.
Gruet Winery is a sparkling wine with French roots, American Dreams. The French family brought their wine making to New Mexico. It’s a sparkling wine and it’s “no dosage,” which means less sugar, and considered perhaps a healthier option for sugar conscious wine drinkers. For more information about Gruet Winery, visit gruetwinery.com.
Osmote wine comes from the Finger Lakes of upstate New York where the region is colder. Lynn says it was brought to her by a distributor who also referred to it as a pocket wine. She says it’s a fun option for Chamblee summer concerts and the like due to its low alcohol content. She describes it as light and crisp, and she says it’s been very popular. To learn more about Osmote wine, visit osmotewine.com.
Querciabella and its Mongrana wine is described as vibrant and intense. These red wines include the Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grape varieties from the southern Tuscan coast region where it’s fertile for the grapes. Lynn says this wine is a customer favorite. Learn more at querciabella.com.
Domaine Paul Prieur is from the lower valley and the Sancerre region of France located at the top of Verdigny. With eleven generations of wine makers, they make a number of wines and are known for their precise process and consistent quality. For more information about this wine, visit paulprieur.com.
And at Deep Roots, there are many more wine options to choose from.
Deep Roots also offers a Wine Club that includes exclusive wine tastings and discounts. In addition, they hold a number of events such as sip and paint, wino bingo, and tastings and wine pairing events as well. Lynn says she's always looking for new ways to introduce more people to good wines.
For more information about Chamblee’s Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room, the wine club, events, and more, visit deeprootschamblee.com.
“I’ve created little seating areas around to encourage people to stay," Lynn Hale, owner operated