Festival of Georgian Wine at Dartington Trust
This October sees the first UK Festival of Georgian Wine, in collaboration with The Dartington Trust. Developed by Masters of Wine Justin Howard Sneyd and Sarah Abbott,…
And we’re off: our biggest year yet of tastings, events and promotion for Georgian wine
We are delighted to announce, on behalf of the National Wine Agency of Georgia, an expanded program of events, content and collaboration in 2023. The trade program includes a London…
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…
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…
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…
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…