Georgia Winery Commemorates The 150th Anniversary Of Civil War With New Wine

Friday, June 22, 2012

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Georgia Winery will release a new wine to pay tribute to the American Civil War.

Battlefield 150 is set to be released at the Georgia Winery’s Independence Day Celebration next week. The new wine will remember the Battle of Chickamauga, the second most gruesome battle during the Civil War, fought only a few miles from the winery’s front door. This historic battle marked the last major Confederate victory, giving the Confederate soldiers one last breath of defeat.  

The American Civil War, fought between 1861 and 1865, had a profound impact on the American nation as a whole, ending slavery, and transforming the practices of the South as well as the economy. 

Battlefield 150 is a slightly sweet blend of five different grape varietals- the highest number of grapes the winery has blended into one single wine. The wine is set to premiere at the Independence Day Celebration on June 30 and July 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Complementing the release of Battlefield 150 will be live music by Sweet Georgia Sound and the Ralph Miller Trio, barbeque provided by Porkers, wine slushies, and free wine tastings.  

For more information about this event visit www.georgiawines.com/calendar or call 706.937-9463.

ABOUT GEORGIA WINERY
Founded in 1983, Georgia Winery is Georgia’s very first Farm Winery. Specializing in Muscadine Wine, Georgia Winery has perfected its process in producing wines that taste just like “eating the fruit straight off the vine.” Georgia Winery has competed in numerous wine competitions, competing with various wines from all over the world and taking home over 200 medals including “Best in Class”, “Double Gold”, “Best of Show”, and “Concordance Gold”.  Stop by the Winery and taste award-winning wines while browsing through the gift shop. Tours are held on Saturday’s at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock. Reservations are recommended. 

Georgia Winery is located 6469 Battlefield Pkwy Ringgold, GA. Exit 350 off of I-75.

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