September 20, 2021
Georgia’s Ancient Saperavi Grape
Open a bottle of Georgia’s 2018 Saperavi Estate Bottled Dry Red — and you’re set for fall — and something to talk about as far as the newest, yet ancient “cult” grape is considered. This authentic Georgian grape, grown in the Kvareli region, is becoming more familiar in the U.S. In fact, viticulturists are planting …
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September 8, 2021
Qvevri and its place on the UNESCO list
A bottle of Kisi Qvevri, a dry amber wine, offers a luscious mouthfeel. Kisi is a rare grape varietal of Georgia, and this amber wine was made in a traditional clay vessel called a qvevri. The winemaking technique for qvevri wines is to fill the qvevri with grapes — skins-and-stems-on. The result is a full-bodied …
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September 8, 2021
The A-B-C’s of ancient wines from the country of Georgia
One interesting historic fact about the ancient country of Georgia begins with the Georgian alphabet. These letters were created in the fifth century B.C. and are a most ancient and unique alphabet… as ancient as Georgia’s winemaking. Now trending in the U.S., Georgian wines are increasing in popularity. In fact, wine shops are now stocking …
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