“That which we give makes us richer, that which is hoarded is lost” Shota Rustaveli The National Wine Agency of Georgia has reaffirmed its support for the UK wine market despite the challenges of the Corona Virus pandemic, with an adapted promotional campaign. Webinars and Virtual Tastings A series of Webinars and Virtual Tastings…
(kiss-ee) This ancient white variety is resurgent in Georgia, and not just because it’s gloriously easy to say (yes, just like a kiss-ee and a cuddle-ee). Kisi is indigenous to Kakheti. It is a tricky vine, and requires sensitive handling in the vineyard, but it is responsible for some of Georgia’s finest white and amber…
As Georgian wines become more available and visible in the UK, the time is now for this series of short posts giving you the essentials on the grapes, growers and places behind this thrilling emerging wine producer. We’re starting off with Grape Varieties of Georgia. Don’t be afraid. These unfamiliar creatures are friendly and very…
February 2020: Georgian wine in the news The trade press are writing about Georgian Wine sales success in the UK, with articles in Drinks Business and Harpers detailing both sales figures and the ongoing promotional campaign in the UK: Drinks Business quotes Mathew Jones, Buyer for major importer Boutinot on their recent new listing…
New Wines of Georgia Campaign for 2020 The National Wine Agency of Georgia has launched a 2020 campaign to support the promotion of Georgian wines in the UK market. This is the third year of the UK Wines of Georgia campaign. Run by Master of Wine Sarah Abbott and her company Swirl Wine Group, the…
Important Note, as at 16th March 2020: Following the latest advice on public gatherings and the Corona Virus, this event is postponed until later in the year. We will confirm the new details and date as soon as we can. In the meantime, we will be hosting webinars and remote tastings featuring Georgian Wine. If…
In London this week Georgian wine is featured in two importer portfolio tastings this week and a consumer tasting. Leading London on-trade supplier, Berkmann, is showing their new range of wines from Georgian producer Tbilvino at their trade tasting at the Truman Brewery on Tuesday 4th February 2020. Berkmann’s Wine Director, Alex Hunt MW, is…
“From obscurity to prominence in just over a decade, the rise of Georgian Rugby has been meteoric and unexpected.” This wonderful film by World Rugby expresses the joyous, fighting spirit of Georgia. The ancient Georgian sport of “Leloburti” is a sort of no-holds-barred-proto-rugby. The traditions of Lelo, rugby, and wine are interlinked. Wine blesses the annual…
A collaboration between wine importer Henry Mchedlishvili, Plumpton University, the Georgian National Wine Agency, and the British Georgian Chamber of Commerce has led to the creation of an authentic Georgian “Marani” in Sussex. “Marani” is the Georgian name for a wine cellar that uses the traditional terracotta vessels, “Qvevri”, for the fermentation, clarification and ageing…
Georgian wines were presented in a masterclass and walk-around tasting at the Hotel du Vin in Bristol. Watch our short film to hear why @RuthSpivey, (founder of the brilliant Wine Carboot), Danilo di Salvo (Entrepreneur and Founder of Gvino UK wine merchants) and Sarah Abbott MW think that Georgian Wine is ripe to convert UK…