When Eka Cox founded Taste of Georgia, she wasn’t just starting a business — she was creating a bridge between two worlds. For Eka, like many Georgians living abroad, homesickness is a constant undercurrent. Over time, that ache turns into something softer — something that can be soothed by the familiar taste of wine, the smell of spices, the joy of sharing a meal.

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. 

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Next up in our series of interviews with the importers of Georgian Wine in the UK is Doug Wregg from Les Caves de Pyrene, a specialist importer, distributor, and retailer of natural, sustainably farmed wines from all over the world.

A question about where to drink Georgian wine in the UK is a truly evergreen one, so we decided to talk to the UK-based importers, distributors, and sellers of Georgian wine and introduce them to the wide wine-loving audience.

In our first Interview with the Importer, we’re pleased to introduce Mako Abashidze. Having been at the heart of Georgian-British business relationships for years, she’s channelled her knowledge and experience into a fascinating gastro-cultural project. Alongside her partners, Mako imports Georgian wines from medium and small producers and runs two wine bars in London.