Decoding Georgian Wine Labels: A Quick Guide
Picking a bottle of Georgian wine for the first time might feel quite daunting, especially if you’re used to wines from classic European regions. No familiar varieties—moreover, sometimes you’re not even sure whether the name on the Georgian wine label refers to a grape or an appellation! Throw in some Georgian letters, and it might look more like elvish runes out of Tolkien rather than something you’d find in Hugh Johnson’s wine guides.
Archaeologists find earliest evidence of winemaking in Georgia
New findings from a research project conducted by an international team of scientists have confirmed that the beginnings of viticulture and winemaking can be traced to around 6000 B.C., in Georgia.
Saperavi Joins the Ranks of the World’s Fine Wines
What makes a wine ‘fine’? Along with 60 or so wine enthusiasts, professionals and consumers I was lucky to be invited by Nicole Sierra-Rolet co-founder of the le Chêne Bleu estate in the southern Rhône to try to answer this question at a weekend think tank snappily entitled Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines.
Terroirs and Tradition: Discovering Georgia’s Wine Regions
Ready to explore one of the world’s oldest winemaking cultures? From the majestic Caucasus Mountains to the lush Black Sea coast, Georgia is a wine lover’s dream, offering unique terroirs, ancient traditions, and wines that are simply unforgettable.