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ahlonega has long been a North Georgia destination, with its historic Public Square, gold mining heritage and as a gateway to the


beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Now it boasts another distinction as “The Heart of Georgia Wine Country.” Yes, wine-making in Georgia has grown


roots and is drawing significant interest -- not hard to understand, given picturesque settings for vineyards and wineries in the rolling foothills of the Southern Appalachians, only an hour’s drive from Atlanta. Grape varieties grown in the region include European varietals as well as native American and French/American hybrids. Of the 10 winery members of the Winegrowers Association of Georgia,


The beautiful North Georgia mountains add to the pleasure of wine country.


International and native American grape varieties are grown throughout the region.


six are within the immediate vicinity of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County and partner with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has fully embraced its winery community as a driver of Agritourism with benefits for area businesses such as hotels, bed & breakfast facilities and restaurants. According to Jay Markwalter, tourism director for the Chamber, more than 300


ready for wining and dining Tiger Mountain Café V I N E Y A R D S T


he newest North Georgia vineyard destination is a barn. The Red


Barn Café is a beautifully refurbished 75-year-old structure that was once a dairy. The historic building sits on the five-generation Ezzard farm with a spectacular view of Tiger Mountain. Visitors can enjoy gourmet food and a glass of one of Tiger Mountain’s award-winning wines every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while listening to live music. Don’t miss the June 16 release celebration of the new vintage of Touriga Nacional-


T The Red Barn Café serves farm-to-table food and wine.


Tannat (TNT). This Tiger Mountain original is made in part from the Portuguese grape Touriga Nacional, which is the main grape in many fine ports. Enjoy sliders and music on the patio overlooking the scenic vineyards while sipping on a glass of TNT. The annual Fourth of July Thomas Jefferson party on June 30 will feature Tiger Mountain’s


American Norton wine, a full-bodied wine made from grapes discovered in Virginia. Listen to bluegrass band Mountain HooDoo while enjoying roasted sausages on the patio. Check the Tiger Mountain website for more details about upcoming special events


and wine dinners. Tiger Mountain Vineyards 2592 Old Highway 441, Tiger, GA 30576 • (706) 782-4777


Email: tigerwine@windstream.net • Website: www.tigerwine.com • • •


Tasting Room: Open 7 days a week through November 15. Sunday - Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.


Reservations required at Red Barn Café for groups of six or more.


weddings per year have been held at the various wineries, bringing families and their guests to visit and enjoy the numerous features and attractions of the region.


June is Wine Festival month in North Georgia, and that’s a great reason to plan a winery tour. On each of the first four weekends in June, Three Sisters Vineyards will host its Georgia Wine Country


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Festival featuring live music including folk, bluegrass and jazz, and, of course, wine tastings. BlackStock Vineyards will hold its Georgia Fine Wine Festival June 9-10 including lunches and wine tastings. Visiting the wine festivals is a perfect opportunity to experience the other wineries, too, each with its own style of North Georgia country charm, such as Frogtown Cellars, Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Cavender Creek Vineyards. Montaluce Winery and Estates boasts a full-service restaurant and tasting room in its grand Tuscan Villa.


Downtown Dahlonega adds to the wine experience with a number of Georgia wine region tasting rooms including Dahlonega Tasting Room and Georgia Wines Tasting Room at Simply Taste Buds. Start your visit at the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Co. Visitors Center in the downtown square for a Dahlonega Wine Trail map and have fun!


Dahlonega-Lumpkin Co. Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center


13 South Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864-3513 Ext. 105 (800) 231-5543


Website: www.dahlonega.org • • •


Sample Georgia’s finest wines in scenic Dahlonega


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he Dahlonega Tasting Room has been serving Habersham Wine


for 18 years. Habersham Winery is one of Georgia’s oldest and largest wineries, producing award-winning labels since 1983. In addition to serving


and selling some of North Georgia’s finest wine, the Dahlonega Tasting Room also has a gift shop, focusing on wine-related gifts and barware, as well as unique items such as hand-poured candles and gourmet foods. The gift shop is proud to carry items made by local craftsmen to support labels made in the United States. Plan a visit to the Dahlonega Tasting Room in conjunction with some of Dahlonega’s most


The Dahlonega Tasting Room features award-winning Habersham wines including robust blends, dry whites, and rich, fruity reds.


popular events. Mark your calendars for the annual Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display, or travel to Dahlonega for Gold Rush Days, a fall festival held the third weekend in October celebrating the discovery of gold in Dahlonega. Come back to town in December for Old Fashioned Christmas, a month-long celebration, and stop by the Dahlonega Tasting Room to do some holiday shopping! To stay up to date with the latest news, events and specials, follow The Dahlonega Tasting Room on Facebook and on Twitter (@Dtastingroom)!


Dahlonega Tasting Room Angelia Wilson • 16 North Park St., Dahlonega, GA 30533 • (706) 864-8275


Website: www.habershamwinery.com • • •


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The Dahlonega Tasting Room features award-winning labels from the Habersham Winery: Habersham Wines, Creekstone Wines, and Southern Harvest Wines. In addition to tastings, the Dahlonega Tasting Room is a wonderful place to shop for a variety of gifts including wine tools and gourmet foods.


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