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We returned to Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli six months after starting a qvevri wine. The Rkatsiteli grapes fermented and remained on its chacha (grape skins and seeds) until April 1, 2014… Read More

As the last days of March tick away, I am reminded of the qvevri that we brought from the country Georgia. It is buried near the side of the house and has had a wine in it for the past six m… Read More

After a long winter’s rest and at times a covering of several feet of snow, the time for opening the qvevri is at hand. Our late winter in central Maryland was a roller coaster of temp… Read More

Rkatsitel Wine Jelly Earlier this week we opened our small qvevri here in Maryland. After retrieving the Rkatsiteli wine, as Terry detailed in earlier blogs, we had the chacha left. The chac… Read More

Terry cleaning a 24 liter qvevri at home in Maryland Last week, millions of “The Amazing Race” fans may have had their first glimpse of the only winemaking technique that is on t… Read More

Georgia with views of the Caucasus Did you watch the television show about the country Georgia? Yesterday, we received a phone call from my sister about a show last night focused on the… Read More

When you’re a regular on my blog, you probably know I’m always on the lookout for the least visited countries in the world. Usually a search like that makes you end up in North K… Read More

3 Wine Trail Traveler books Looking for delightful Christmas gift to please your favorite wine lover? Why not give the wine gift that can keep on giving? Choose a wine book! Of cou… Read More

Of all the books in the world, The best stories are found between the pages of a passport. Georgia has outstandingly surpassed every expectations we had. Everything was great, our accommod… Read More

Food is the way to experience a country, especially when in Georgia! Georgians take their food serious and so should we! In this Tbilisi food guide you’ll find great restaurants to stu… Read More

Assieme alla confinante Armenia, la Georgia è una piccola nazione caucasica ex sovietica all’estremo confine sud-est dell’Europa con l’Asia, grande un quarto dell&rs… Read More

Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc With both of our daughters pregnant, we recall our time in the country Georgia where the people  make wine using an ancient method often accompanied with a… Read More

There is such a thing as ancient world winemaking and wines. The process of making wine in buried earthen vessels, called qvevri, is the only winemaking process to have been placed on the UN… Read More

On Sunday we opened our qvevri and tasted our Vidal Blanc that was sealed in the qvevri on its skins since December. A pictorial essay follows. For a detailed description, check out our post… Read More

Online wine tastings, usually accompanied with social media especially Twitter, is becoming more popular. Kathy and I have participated in several of these online format wine tastings during… Read More

Toscana Restaurant onboard the Oceania Insignia was set up for a wine tasting. Since we wrote the first edition of our book Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine in 2014, we have made… Read More

(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Georgia on my Mind” – this Georgia being the small country in the Caucasus region known for being the first winemakers in the world and where producer… Read More

Pizza Margherita is prepared in a wood-fired oven at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in NaplesThe art of Neapolitan pizza making won world heritage status on Thursday, joining a horse-riding ga… Read More

O vinho é, sem dúvida, uma parte muito relevante da história e da cultura georgiana. A Geórgia, que já foi Estado Soviético e, nesse período… Read More

Marani, a Georgian wine cellar After visiting the country Georgia twice, we have fond memories of the Georgian people, history, culture and qvevri wines and so much more. At the time of our… Read More

What is Orange Wine? What is orange wine? We forgive you! If you’re wondering what for, it’s for thinking that orange wine comes from oranges. It turns out that this alternative… Read More

Georgian cuisine has flavours from European and Middle Eastern foods. Many of the top restaurants in Eastern Europe, and especially Russia, are Georgian. This is an indication of how excelle… Read More

In the Alazani Plain, lined with wine-growing areas, is situated Telavi. There are several places inside the town that are great to visit but don’t rush back before you sample local wi… Read More

Georgia, land at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is a historic Soviet republic home to Caucasus Mountain villages and the Black Sea beaches. It is famous for Vardzia, a sprawling 12th-cen… Read More

The city of Tbilisi located in Georgia is quite famous for its local wine. Georgian wines are made using the traditional technique, which gives them a different taste. If you are tasting win… Read More

The post Everything to Know About Orange Wine: Best Bottles to Try appeared first on TodayHeadline. If you’re a casual wine drinker, you may be sleeping on orange wine. To get you u… Read More

Image CreditI admire winemakers that make the extra effort to produce wine sustainably. To be a little gentler with the environment without compromising the quality of the wine. Seeing anima… Read More

Learning about wine is a lifelong education. The wine world is continuously expanding with each new vintage, winery, and bottle. While it’s impossible to learn everything about wine in… Read More

Photo via Valentin Efimov on Unsplash It’s not a secret that Georgian wine brands are popular all over the world. Given the fame of the famous Alazani Valley reaches the furthest place… Read More

As you drive through the gently rolling hills of Keswick near Charlottesville, you feel transported. Horse farms and vineyards, orchards and charming historic homes dot th… Read More

Alma Mater (Mother Earth in Latin) is one of the great wines of Domaine Jean Claude Lapalu. Its particularity? A 100% Gamay macerated (between 40 and 50 days) in Qvevri (Georgian terracotta… Read More

6 minutes read It’s hard to think about the combination between wine and NFTs, yet it makes a lot of sense since NFTs’ nature is unique and inimitable. Therefore, by having wine… Read More

The Italians, for all their virtues, have damaged the reputation of this noble variety. Pinot Grigio: the name sends a shudder down the spine of any self-respecting wine snob. For decades, b… Read More

Learn what makes Georgian wine so special, how to make the clay vessel Qvevri, the essential part of the winemaking, how to visit the Qvevri-making workshop & more The post Georgian Qvev… Read More

The history of alcoholic drinks has always been a fascinating subject. Regardless of race, age group, or era – it always has a touch of magic in it that will make one yearn to learn it… Read More

University of Nebraska Athletic DepartmentPlus, is 56 too old to play college baseball? (No, it is not.) Happy Monday Corn Nation! I hope you had a good weekend. The baseball and softball te… Read More

Do you love immersing yourself in local culture and traditions while traveling? If you continuously seek and travel for a cultural experience, this roundup of the most unique cultural experi… Read More

Uproxx When it comes to planning sun-soaked summer getaways, Greece and Italy tend to be the obvious choices. And… it shows in the crowds. Earlier this season, The Guardian report… Read More

You’re about to embark on a great Georgian adventure, not to be confused with the US state. This magnificent country is tucked away between Russia, Turkey, and The Black Sea. Its locat… Read More

From the sun kissed vineyards, where ripe grapes soak up the beauty of natures embrace emerges a wine that dances to its unique beat. Orange wine is a captivating enigma, a testament to the… Read More

In the vast and diverse world of wine, there exists a fascinating category that stands out for its distinctive color, complex flavors, and unconventional production methods. Orange wine… Read More

In the vast and diverse world of wine, there exists a fascinating category that stands out for its distinctive color, complex flavors, and unconventional production methods. Orange wine, oft… Read More