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A Georgia Malbec

March 21, 2009Pairings, ReviewsGeorgia, Malbec, Tiger Mountain Vineyards

In celebration of Spring and the fourth annual Georgia Wine Highway Weekend, I finally had an excuse to open the Tiger Mountain Vineyards 2007 Malbec (a special thank you to Martha Ezzard, co-owner of Tiger Mountain Vineyards, who sent me a sample). I’ve shared my excitement for Georgia wines in the past, and especially Tiger Mountain Vineyards (see my earlier post). Great hospitality, fabulous wine, and incredible views make this winery a must stop along the wine trail when visiting North Georgia, and is another fine example of the potential offered up by Georgia.

Harvesting Malbec at Tiger Mountain Vineyards. Photo Credit: Peter McIntosh

Harvesting Malbec at Tiger Mountain Vineyards. Photo Credit: Peter McIntosh

The 2007 Malbec comes in at 12% alcohol, includes a cork closure, and is made up of 90% of the varietal grape. A splash of Tannat was added for color and more tannin. The wine retails for $22 and is available for purchase from the winery. We decided to pair alongside locally made beef empanadas from Whole Foods. Our cheese expert recommended two cheeses, a Pata Cabra goat cheese, and a Mahon Do Reserve spanish cheese.

Due to the young age, I chose to decant and let sit for an hour before pouring. A great decision, because the wine opened up nicely. In the glass, the wine exhibited a beautiful, deep, inky color. On the nose, I picked up plum, hickory smoke, currant, and strawberries. The bouquet on this wine is worth the price of admission. In the mouth, I got raspberries and strawberries. A surprisingly smooth, light bodied wine, that paired perfectly with our selections.

Tiger Mountain Vineyards

Tiger Mountain Vineyards 2007 Malbec

Once again, Tiger Mountain Vineyards has produced a crowd pleaser and proves Malbec has a bright future, high in the North Georgia mountains!

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Comments

tom June 17, 2010 at 10:16 pm -

Brian: To make a long story short as this is the third time I am attempting to send you an email—where in the SE USA an I find a vineyard that sells Malbec grapes? Anything info would be welcomed.

Thank you.
Tom Schulte

Brian Kirby June 19, 2010 at 9:06 am -

Hi Tom,
I sent you an email with more info.

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