If Rkatsiteli is the white grape of eastern Georgia, then Tsolikouri is the white grape of western Georgia. Pronounced sol-li-kori, Tsolikouri is planted throughout Imereti. The region is packed with…
In May we launched an initial series of three Virtual Tastings on Georgian Wine, with Swirl in The Cloud. Hosted by Sarah Abbott MW, all three events were fully subscribed…
The name ‘Chinuri’ is derived from the word chinebuli, meaning ‘excellent’ in Georgian. It refers to the grape’s reputation for excellence in terms of appearance, colour and flavour. Chini also means ‘reddish-green’,…
Georgian Wine Essentials – a webinar On the 23rd April Georgian Wine Essentials was the topic of a webinar hosted by Master of Wine, Sarah Abbott. The webinar, which was…
Lockdown is making life far more challenging for us all but we’ve found a silver lining is a heightened appreciation for what we put on our tables. With summer fast…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…