If you’re at all interested in Georgian wine, then you’ll almost certainly have heard of Rkatsiteli. A white grape used to produce both traditional Georgian-style and European-style wines, it is now stocked by a number of retailers in the UK. If you pride yourself on staying one step ahead of the crowd then Rkatsiteli wines…
“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…
Goruli Mtsvane (pronounced Go-roo-lee Mah-ts-vah-nay) may not be as well known as its white counterparts Rkatsiteli or Kisi, but its well worth seeking out. Goruli Mtsvane originates from Kartli, one of the five key winemaking regions in Georgia. The Kartli vineyards are located in the river basins, hundreds of meters above sea level, bisected by the…
(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…
Is there a red grape more suited to Christmas feasting than Saperavi? This versatile grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, full-on sweet, and fortified wines. If you wanted, you could drink nothing but Saperavi with every part of your Christmas meal! It’s a grape of incredible character, balancing refreshing acidity with intense chocolate and…