Georgian Wine UK News: December 2022
Looking back on this year Despite challenging conditions, Georgian wine continues to penetrate the UK market. Over 100 indies are now offering at least one Georgian wine. National retailer Majestic…
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Who said that mulled wine had to be full of sugar? Tis the season to be jolly… Healthy mulled wine?!?! If you think that mulled wine has to be…
A taste of Georgia
“You can’t help but be impressed by the sheer amount of wine styles on offer from Georgia. There seriously is something for everyone, often with a wealth of history and…
Georgian wine in the press: Michele Shah for the Circle of Wine Writers
“Georgian winemaking is a paradox,” says Kolka Archvadzde, commercial director of Tsinandali Estate. “We are the oldest wine-producing country, yet we are one of the youngest. If you go to…
Making wine in Qvevri
Georgian Qvevri are egg-shaped clay vessels used for millennia to make wine. Designated by Unesco as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Qvevri are treasured by Georgians as a living link to their…
Georgian wine listings grow in UK Indies
Leading independent wine merchants across the UK have expanded their Georgian wine range in 2022. Supported by the National Wine Agency’s Indie Alliance Fund, wine merchants including The Oxford Wine…
Fine Amber: Qvevri wines from Georgia
This virtual tasting will explore the diversity, nuance and ambition of contemporary orange qvevri wine in Georgia. We will taste 8 wines from different regions and grape varieties. The virtual…
Nineteen gold medals for Georgian Wine at IWSC 2023
Following two days tasting wines from across Georgia at Tibilisi’s Wine Exchange, the IWSC has announced the first of its 2023 medal results. The initiative was supported by the Georgian National…
IWSC to take its global awards to Georgia
The International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) has announced it will be taking its globally respected wine awards to Georgia this October. Following its successful local judging in South Africa…
August update: more UK importers introduce Georgian wine
Georgian wine continues to strengthen in the UK, with key importers adding Georgian wine to their portfolio. Naked Wines launched family winery “Pi” in Spring 2022, and quickly sold out…