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NWA Head: Georgian Wine Is Establishing Its Place in the Premium Segment

January 9, 2020

Georgia’s Natural Wine Association head notes that Georgian wine exports in 2019 was a record high indicator in the history of Georgia at 94 million bottles, while the nation’s earnings from wine imports last month was a 20% increase to the same period of 2018. The nation’s wine industry looks towards future growth with excitement.

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The Best Wines To Drink In 2020

December 28, 2019

Wine writers and sommeliers share their enthusiasms for various wines in the coming year, as several celebrate the forgotten grape varietals that are being rediscovered, including the Meskhuri grape in Georgia. Georgian wines and other ancient wine cultures in Lebanon and Israel are further praised for their modern wine industries and longstanding histories of wine…

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Our Editors’ Nine Favorite Wine Travel Destinations From 2019

December 27, 2019

Wine Enthusiast’s editors describe the charms and enriching cultures of various regions in Germany, Morocco, France and Australia, including the Kakheti Region in Georgia as a natural wine heaven. Wine Enthusiast celebrates the hospitality of the Kakhetian traditional meals and the complex tastes of their amber wines.

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The 8 Best Wine Bars in Tbilisi, Georgia

December 23, 2019

Culture Trip reviews Tbilsi’s best wine bars including both modern establishments and more antique spaces, with all the perfect pairings of traditional Georgian meals and their accompanying rare vintages.

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Where Will Your Next Bombshell Bottle Come From? We Take a Look at the Best New Wine Regions

December 22, 2019

Rapidly evolving technologies and emerging international economies shift the stage for new wine regions to shine. Among Mexico, India, and British Colombia, the Republic of Georgia has a rich past in its wine culture and a bright future ahead in the international markets.

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Tbilisi’s Top Wine Bars: Where To Go Drinking In The Capital Of The World’s Oldest Winemaking Country

December 13, 2019

It’s only taken 8000 years, but the world’s oldest wine producing country, Georgia, is finally getting the international recognition it deserves — and there’s no better place to sample some Saperavis and Rkatsitelis than a trip through the capital city of Tbilisi. Georgians are fiercely proud of their nation’s wines, the majority of which are…

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6 Cookbooks That Double as Guidebooks

December 3, 2019

For travelers interested in cuisine while planning their trip, these cookbooks serve as guidebooks detailing how food and drink culture are so closely bound with history and the land’s unique geography in nations such as Portugal and Georgia.

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Mike deSimone’s Monthly List of Top Wines

November 30, 2019

Wine Enthusiast reviews this month’s top wines, including several unique Georgian traditional-style wines.

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The Best Thanksgiving Recipes to Pair with Skin-Contact Wine

November 27, 2019

Wine Enthusiast offers this exciting holiday guide for how to prepare your Thanksgiving dishes to pair best with orange wines and enrich the palate of your feast.

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Saperavi In Shanghai: The Story Behind The World’s First International Saperavi Symposium

November 22, 2019

Traditional Georgian Saperavi wine finds high consumer appeal in China and is thriving in international markets; modern winemakers have begun growing it in regions across the globe.View article >

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Skip the Obvious: Alternatives to Europe’s Most Over-Touristed Cities

November 15, 2019

Experience these exciting alternatives to Europe’s typical tourist destinations, from lush coastal villages in Spain’s Basque region to Georgia’s hospitable “City of Light” Tbilisi.View article >

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Marketing An 8,000-Year-Old Wine Story By The Black Sea

November 9, 2019

Forbes explores the stories behind Georgia’s wine history and its unique return to the spotlight in the modern-day wine industry, details how storytelling has been vital in marketing the nation’s 8,000 year-old practice.