Join our Georgian Wine Festival this December
On Wednesday 8th December we are hosting a tasting of Georgian wine at China Exchange in Soho, London. The tasting runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and is open to all…
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If you like this try: Ruby Port and other sweet wines
At this time of year – especially with Christmas coming up – we love nothing more than something a little sweet. Whether your tipple is desert wine, or a velveting,…
Do qvevri make wines oxidative?
In previous blogs, we’ve explored different facets of the qvevri. We have looked at the slow, incredibly specialised process of how they are made by a small group of rarefied…
Supple, textured, scented reds: if you like this try…
Do you love supple, textured, scented red wines? Love cool-climate Syrah, a Rioja or other good Tempranillo? Or perhaps you favour a New Zealand Pinot Noir or supple European Merlot? With…
Georgian wine promotions expands via UK wine merchants
Georgian wine expands in the UK, with regional tastings and promotions run by merchants This Autumn sees exciting events and promotions for Georgian wine across the UK, from Scotland, through…
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…