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The Wines of Georgia: A First Look
Georgia is the cradle of human winemaking with archaeological evidence dating from 6 thousand BCE. Soviet collectivization largely destroyed traditional winemaking, but a wine renaissance focused on small producers and indigenous grape varieties began in the early 21st century, and today there are over 1,300 wineries and 48 thousand hectares of grapes. While the US…
Rich in wine and history, Georgia worth a toast
According to Nino Turashvili, senior specialist of international tourism promotion with the tourism administration, besides all of its attractions, its people are what really sets Georgia apart. “Every Georgian tries to treat foreigners as their own personal guest, which creates this unique experience that you cannot really plan, it just happens — the people just…
Quench your late-summer thirst with these 3 refreshing, bright rosés
Washington Post highlights rich Georgian wines as the perfect summer drinks to refresh yourself this August
A Pandemic Tourism Pivot from Cool to Wellness
OZY explores the career of hotel entrepreneur Valeri Chekheria, who helped build the nation of Georgia into a post-Soviet tourist gem with a reputation for cool. As the country reopens to tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic, he faces his biggest challenge yet: welcoming visitors with an image of health and wellness.
This summer, orange (wine) is the new pink
The Japan Times details the history and production process of orange wine, highlighting its appeal during its recent boom of popularity.
Tbilisi Is Home to Modern Architecture, Historic Bathhouses, and a Charm That’s Distinctly Georgian
A captivating capital that’s creeping onto bucket lists, Tbilisi is worth checking out for its old-world charm, pulsating nightlife, top-class food and superb wines.
Which international destinations are reopening to tourists?
Countries such as Bali, France, Georgia, Croatia have eased their border restrictions as summer tourism slowly reopens.
What Is Natural Wine, and Will It Spare You a Hangover? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Parade details everything you need to know about natural wine.
Wine from Georgia, vegan with low sulfites
Rhode Island distributor brings traditional Georgian wine, history to Pawtucket.
The road to Georgian wines was a winding one
Local Providence friends Gayle Corrigan and Linda Dykeman founded Saperavi USA “to bring Georgian wine to Main Street USA by making it accessible, affordable, and fun.”
The 7 Best Orange Wines to Drink in 2020
All about orange wines—and the best ones to buy—according to the experts
Georgian Wine Exports to the U.S. Continue to Climb During Lockdown
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, export volumes for the first 6 months of 2020 exceed those from the same 6-month period of 2019. Wine exports from the country of Georgia to the United States in the first six months of 2020 exceeded export levels in the same six-month period of 2019. This is despite lockdowns and economic…