Georgian Wine Exports to the U.S. Surge 88% During the First Half of 2019

New York, NY / July 12, 2019: The National Wine Agency of the country of Georgia, a division of the Ministry of Agriculture, released half-yearly 2019 export figures which reflect continued dramatic market growth in the U.S. The U.S. is now the 10th largest Georgian export market (+88% YOY). This increase follows a three-year average growth surge of…

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Skin-Contact White Wines, a.k.a. Orange Wine for Beginners

2019 7.10

“Amber wine” is the preferred term for skin-contact wines from the Republic of Georgia, where the technique is said to have originated. The traditional method of winemaking used in the region is to let indigenous white grapes like Rkatsiteli and Tsolikouri ferment on their skins undisturbed in clay vessels called qvevri…

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Georgian Wine Presented in US Cities

2019 7.02

Georgian wine, one of the major parts of the ancient culture of Georgia, has yet another time moved beyond the borders of its homeland. This time, it has been introduced to wider audiences in the USA, in the cities of New York, Chicago and Boston in particular…

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À Côté brings Georgian food, the ‘next big thing,’ to Oakland

2019 6.25

All eyes have turned to the Republic of Georgia. In March, Newsweek crowned the country Europe’s “new cultural hub,” and the New York Times included Batumi, Georgia’s third-largest city, on its 52 Places to Go in 2019 list. In a feature for The New Yorker, Lauren Collins observed that Georgian food is “the next big…

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Why You Should Be More Daring When It Comes to Wine

2019 6.21

Here’s one way to discover Rome: Take guided tours of its architectural wonders, learning their history and marveling at their majesty. And here’s another way: Start walking until you’re lost, wandering neighborhoods where tourists never venture. Both ways are valid, depending on the experience you seek. By the same token, there’s no question that a…

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5 Hottest Spots Every Tourist Must Visit in Georgia

2019 6.13

Did you know that wine-making is an integral part of the Georgian culture? If you are a wine lover, you must have come across the phrase “Georgian wine” this has become a known brand across the world. The fact is once you step in your feet in this beautiful country, you just have to visit…

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7 Best Wine Bars in San Francisco

2019 6.12

This Financial District wine bar has a great concept: every four months, they shift to a new region’s wines, spirits, and foods. So you may pop in for a glass and a bite to eat and find they’re showcasing the wine and food of the Republic of Georgia or the Alps or the Italian region…

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