Explore Contemporary Georgia: Virtual Tasting on May 20th
In this virtual tasting, confirmed attendees will be sent samples of selected Georgian wines so we can taste them together and explore what makes the contemporary wine scene in Georgia…
Georgian Qvevri Wine: Virtual Tasting on May 14th
In this virtual tasting, confirmed attendees will be sent samples of selected Georgian Qvevri wine in advance of the event so we can taste wine together and learn about Qvevri…
Georgian Wine UK – April Update
30th April 2020 Georgian Wine in the UK – April Update Exports of Georgian wine to the UK have increased greatly: the latest figures from the National Wine Agency…
What makes Saperavi so special?
Even wine lovers not versed in Georgian grape varieties will most likely have heard of Saperavi. As ancient as Georgia itself, Saperavi has done more for the profile of Georgian…
Recently rediscovered drink of kings: Shavkapito
On the scale of obscure indigenous Georgian grape varieties, Shavkapito takes the biscuit. Though once the favoured grape of kings, Shavkapito was only recently rediscovered. Indeed, it’s so rare that…
Tavkveri: the shark of wines
What do sharks and wine have in common? Not much! Though this grape is nicknamed after one the ocean’s most elusive predators: Hammerheads. These red grapes are evocatively nicknamed for…
Georgian Wine Essentials – a webinar on 23rd April 2020
In this webinar, learn about the varieties, styles and regions of Georgia Find out how ancient wine informs the modern in Georgia. Explore why Georgian wine is expanding so quickly…
Rkatsiteli: *almost* a household name
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…
Keeping well, keeping hopeful and keeping connected – news from Georgian Wine UK
“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…
Goruli Mtsvane – a white grape to watch
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…