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February 20, 2026
The story of Georgian wine has been 8,000 years in the making
Dubbed ‘the holiest of holies’, produce from this former Soviet republic today boasts a variety and deftness that’s sending sales surging
TL;DR
- Georgia boasts over 8,000 years of winemaking history, predating traditional European wine regions.
- The country offers an authentic experience characterized by generosity and a deep connection to civilization.
- Georgian winemakers are revitalizing their heritage, focusing on 525-plus indigenous grape varieties and traditional qvevri fermentation.
- The wines exhibit kaleidoscopic and left-field flavors, appealing to enthusiasts and contributing to the natural wine movement.
- Sales of Georgian wines are surging, with a 72% increase in UK volume sales in 2024.
- Key regions include Kakheti in the east for bold reds and ambers, and western Georgia for bright, fresh wines.
- Wineries and winemakers mentioned include Pheasant’s Tears, Orgo (Giorgi Dakishvili), Oda (Keto Ninidze), Archil Guniava, and Baia (Abuladze siblings).
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