Whether you're grilling in the garden, picnicking in the park, or simply soaking up sunshine on your balcony, summer in Britain is all about good company and great drinks. Why not give your wine list a fresh twist? Georgian wines – vibrant, versatile, and increasingly easy to find – are perfect for al fresco dining. 

With the Summer Bank Holiday approaching, we could resist to pick a great value bottles for you. Here are our top picks under £25, matched with seasonal eats and sunshine-proof style.

While the world eagerly awaits the Fantastic Four reboot starring Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, we in the Georgian wine world are more focused on another fantastic four – the superstar white grape varieties of the Kakheti Region: Rkatsiteli, Kisi, Kakhuri Mtsvane, and Khikhvi.

They may not need capes, but when it comes to flavour, versatility, and character, these four grapes are nothing short of heroic. Here is why you need them in your glass.

On July 3rd, the Manchester wine people got a taste of something extraordinary. Georgian Palate, a food and wine masterclass hosted at Tast Catala, brought together some of the top wine professionals for an immersion into one of the world’s oldest wine cultures. The event was led by Sarah Abbott MW and organised by Swirl Wine Group with the support of the National Wine Agency of Georgia.