I learned at a wine tasting recently that almost all U.S. states produce their own wine, and the state of Georgia is no exception. Harvesting grapes since the 1980’s, Georgia remains to be one of the newest but yet rapidly growing wine regions in the country. Once I discovered Georgia’s wine region, I instantly became motivated to find what the south has to offer when it comes to the grape. After traveling and returning to several wineries, Tiger Mountain Vineyards in northeast Georgia continue to be my favorite in the state.
Their intimate tasting room held a special Valentine’s weekend event with live music, fruit, chocolate, cheese and of course, their specialty wines. What more appropriate way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Chinese Year of the Tiger?
Luckily, Tiger’s tasting room still carried my personal favorite wines from their vineyards, the Petit Manseng and Tannat who were both bronze medal winners of this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The crisp tartness of the Petit Manseng and smoothness of the Tannat quickly reminded me why I enjoy the tasting room so much as well as how hospitable the staff is to their guests. Do not get me wrong, however. There are one or two wines that could use a little work, but the combination of the wines’ overall genuine quality, the mellow ambiance of the tasting room and the down-to-earth service make me want to return every weekend if given the chance.
From local liquor stores to luxury hotels, Tiger Mountain Vineyards distribute to an amazingly wide variety of locations throughout Georgia. You can also order wine through their website, www.tigerwine.com if you are located outside the state and itching to give some Georgia wine a try. Regardless of your location, Tiger Mountain will continue to make its mark on the map as a new pioneer in American wine.
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