Navigating the Toasts of a Georgian Supra
**1. Toast to God or Peace:** The inaugural toast typically honors God or calls for peace. It sets a solemn and grateful tone, acknowledging higher powers and the blessings…
The Georgian Tamada: Toastmaster Extraordinaire
In the vibrant tapestry of Georgian culture, the role of the “Tamada” stands out as a symbol of eloquence, wit, and the age-old tradition of Georgian hospitality. For the uninitiated,…
Churchkhela: Georgia’s Sweet Emblem of Harvest and Tradition
As autumn paints Georgia with a golden hue, not only do vineyards come alive with the bustling activity of the wine harvest, but another delightful tradition unfolds: the making of…
Traditions of Rtveli – the Georgian wine harvest
Rtveli: Celebrating the Wine Grape Harvest in Georgia Among Georgia’s myriad wine traditions, ‘Rtveli’ holds a special place. This vibrant and age-old festival marks the grape harvest season, turning Georgian…
Georgian wine in song
The Wine-Soaked Harmonies of Georgian Polyphonic Singing Georgia, often hailed as the birthplace of wine, has an inextricable bond between its ancient viniculture and its soul-stirring polyphonic singing. The two…
Georgian polyphonic singing
The Enchanting Echoes of Georgian Polyphonic Singing – an introduction When you venture into the heart of the Caucasus, nestled between the Black Sea and the towering peaks of the…
Sponsor profile: Kartuli
London’s leading Georgian Restaurant, @kartuli.co.uk , located at 65 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich have provided their expertise and authentic Georgian ingredients in the creation and preparation of all the Georgian food for…
Sponsor profile: Gvino Khutsaidze
Brothers Vakho and Giorgi Khutsaidze consult to some of Georgia’s most admired wineries; this is their small family winery which they established in 2017. Dynamic and youthful, the brothers are…
Sponsor profile: Askaneli
In just two decades, Askaneli has grown to become one of the most dynamic wineries in Georgia. The name is derived from the village “Askana” in Guria, which is the…
Sponsor profile: Wine Man
The story behind this apparently modern winery is a gripping tale of princes, tragedy and resurgence. Wine Man was founded by Alexandre I. Jorjadze in 1998, who is descended from…