In June 2025, a dynamic group of UK-based sommeliers, buyers, educators, writers, and communicators touched down in Tbilisi for a journey into the heart of Georgian wine. Led by Sarah Abbott MW and the team at Swirl Wine Group, with support from the National Wine Agency of Georgia, the six-day info-tour was packed with tastings, conversations, and memorable encounters at loaded supras.

Splashing season is here, and what can be better for a poolside party than a simple, fun mixed drink to share with friends?

The good news is that you don’t always need expensive bottles and a professional bar kit to make a great cocktail. We’ve got you some classic, easy-to-make recipes with a Georgian twist, having picked several wallet-friendly bottles (all under £15) and turned them into refreshing mixed drinks. Try them out!

In the first half of 2025, Georgian wine has made a noticeable splash in the UK wine media. Prestigious print features and in-depth digital articles highlighted the country’s diverse wines, and Georgian producers have earned a new wave of attention from critics and readers alike.

Chilled glasses of rosé are true symbols of the summertime! How about tasting something new this season? Georgia, renowned as the cradle of wine, offers a unique array of rosé wines available in the UK.

Don’t let the names of the grapes confuse you - yes, they are unknown, they are indigenous, and they also deserve a place on your table after fighting for their place under the sun for millennia.

The UK continues to grow as one of Georgian wine’s most vibrant export markets. In 2024, Georgian wine exports to the UK jumped by 72%, reaching nearly 426,000 liters. That growing interest was on full display this spring, with a lineup of tastings, dinners, and trade events that brought the soul of Georgian wine to both professionals and the public. 

Let us share some highlights with you!