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…
New amber wave: Georgia in June 2022
On Georgia: June 2022 Sarah Abbott MW on a week in Georgia visiting producers with UK trade and media Much has changed in the 2 years since I was last…
Sarah Abbott MW considers Qvevri at Meqvevre Kbilashvili’s Marani
Sarah Abbott and some considerations on Qvevri. Qvevri (#ქვევრი), loom large over Georgian wine culture, despite the small proportion (about 10%) of Georgian wine made in them. Qvevri are an example…
More than 200 Georgian wines awarded medals at major international wine competions.
The quality and diversity of Georgian wine was recognised by major wine competitions in June, as results were released by Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine Challenge, and International Wine…
Food and folklore in Georgia
Last week, we examined how understanding the way Georgians regard food and drink is essential to understanding their cultural identity. But just as food and drink are clearly linked to…
Georgia’s cultural identity: food and drink
If you want to understand a bit about Georgia, and the unique Georgian people, you have to understand that there are two things which are central to their national identity:…
Indies give Georgian Wine a boost – News August 2021
Indies give Georgian Wines a boost The availability and prominence of Georgian wines continues to grow as winners of the Georgian Wine Indie Alliance fund hold special promotions and…
Prosecco, Cava, Champagne: if you like this try…
There’s nothing like a glass of sparkling wine. Whether you choose Prosecco, Cava, Champagne or another sparkling wine, there’s something undeniably celebratory about breaking out the bubbles. Every country has…
Why are Georgia’s native varieties important?
There are many reasons why it’s important to protect native varieties. All varieties are born somewhere, but in contrast to the well-travelled “internationals”, regional specialities are highly localised. European wine…
News from Georgian Wine UK – July 2021
Georgian wine exports to UK increase by 60%, as new virtual platform launches Exports of Georgian wine to the UK increased by 60% to the month of June, from 177,149…