Georgia On My Wine

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After its origin over 8,000 years ago, Georgian wine continues to expand production and growth in international markets, as several producers all over the world model their production processes from the famous qvevri winemaking techniques, exploring natural wine.

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Riravo: A Brandy Joins the Fight Against Covid-19

2020 4.02

Georgian distillery Riravo, producer of fine brandy, takes action amid Covid-19 pandemic by producing and bottling unique hand sanitizer. The small distillery north of Tbilisi began producing Riravo Hand Sanitizer in early March and has since sold 200 bottles and is now taking bulk orders from various local companies and organizations.

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Georgian Wine Exports to the U.S. +30% YOY for 5th Consecutive Year, With U.S. Taking the Lead as the Largest ‘Western’ Export Market

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Handcrafted fine natural wines from Georgia captivate consumers as the nation experiences unprecedented commercial success this year. As the world’s oldest winemaking region, the country’s wine industry has recently transformed from a smaller industry into an artisanal powerhouse, and the United States remains their largest export market.

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This Riff on a Classic Negroni Captures Georgia’s Native Spirit

2020 3.02

Tbilisi cocktail bar 41 Gradus highlights Georgia’s native chacha in its Bagrationi drink, a creative twist of a regular gin classic. The recipe continues to bring vitality to traditional Georgian spirits and also honors historic Georgian general who fought against Napoleon in 1812.

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Top Six Wine Events in NYC – March 2020

2020 2.28

Broaden your wine knowledge and explore these exciting wine events in New York, including a special delegation of women winemakers from famous winemaking region Bordeaux and a chance to meet the winemakers and taste the finest natural handcrafted wines from Georgia, the oldest winemaking country in the world

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