Deceptively modern winemaking
Georgia is widely celebrated for its qvevri wines. Making wine in qvevri is a tradition 8000 years in the making – and qvevri wines are having their deserved moment in…
Light, refreshing reds: if you like this try…
The weather’s come over all autumnal. We bet your thoughts are turning to rich stews – and even richer reds wines to go with them. But we think there’s still…
Vintage 2021 in Georgia
A year of extremes Georgian vine growers and wineries are nearing the end of Vintage 2021. The growing season was marked by extremes. Winter was cold, with snow in many…
The original ‘orange’ wines
In the past couple of years, orange wines have really hit the mainstream. What previously were really niche wines, desirable to the few, have become a must-try. Many people call…
Exotic, perfumed whites: if you like this try…
Exotic, perfumed white wines are a breed apart. They’re entirely unlike anything else, and if you have a taste for them, well, then we bet you can’t get enough. Do…
Indies give Georgian Wine a boost – News August 2021
Indies give Georgian Wines a boost The availability and prominence of Georgian wines continues to grow as winners of the Georgian Wine Indie Alliance fund hold special promotions and…
Importer Focus: Deguste
New importer Deguste have the biggest selection of Georgian wine outside Georgia – and already have plans to double their selection. Native Georgians Nodor Baghishvili and Giorgi Tkeshelashvili met while they were working at…
Prosecco, Cava, Champagne: if you like this try…
There’s nothing like a glass of sparkling wine. Whether you choose Prosecco, Cava, Champagne or another sparkling wine, there’s something undeniably celebratory about breaking out the bubbles. Every country has…
Why are Georgia’s native varieties important?
There are many reasons why it’s important to protect native varieties. All varieties are born somewhere, but in contrast to the well-travelled “internationals”, regional specialities are highly localised. European wine…
Qvevri aren’t a luddite’s indulgence
We’ve delved into the slow, incredibly specialised process of making qvevri, and explored exactly how wines are made in them. But with such an ancient process, there’s a risk of…