New findings from a research project conducted by an international team of scientists have confirmed that the beginnings of viticulture and winemaking can be traced to around 6000 B.C., in Georgia.

What makes a wine ‘fine’? Along with 60 or so wine enthusiasts, professionals and consumers I was lucky to be invited by Nicole Sierra-Rolet co-founder of the le Chêne Bleu estate in the southern Rhône to try to answer this question at a weekend think tank snappily entitled Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines.

Ready to explore one of the world’s oldest winemaking cultures? From the majestic Caucasus Mountains to the lush Black Sea coast, Georgia is a wine lover’s dream, offering unique terroirs, ancient traditions, and wines that are simply unforgettable.