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Returning Home from Visiting Georgia (Sakartvelo)

September 25, 2013 – 11:26 am

After three flights from Tbilisi, Georgia to Rome, Italy and then to New York City, we arrived home. Leaving our hotel at 2:30 am, we arrived home at 9:30 pm. Our visit to Georgia (Sakartvelo) has been very successful due to Georgia’s National Wine Agency and to the many wineries we visited.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Georgia, National Wine Agency, qvevri, Sakartvelo, wine, winemaking | Comments (0)

Traveling the Wine Roads of the Racha-Lechkhumi Region

September 21, 2013 – 11:03 pm

We spent the 11th day in Georgia (Sakartvelo) visiting three wineries in the Racha-Lechkhumi region of Georgia. Two of the wineries were very small production wineries. While on the roads, we compared what we experienced in Racha-Lechkhumi to what we experienced on the roads of Kakheti. In comparison, Kakheti is flatter and Racha-Lechkhumi is mountainous. […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Georgia, Sakartvelo, wine | Comments (0)

Day 11 in Georgia (Sakartvelo): Birthplace of Wine

September 21, 2013 – 12:49 am

On Day 11 of our visit to Georgia (Sakartvelo) we visited three wineries in the Georgian region of Racha-Lechkhumi. To reach these wineries from the second largest city in Georgia, Kutaisi, rough roads added more drama to the sights of the beautiful river and the Caucasus Mountains.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Georgia, Sakartvelo, tourism, wine, winemaking | Comments (0)

Days 9 and 10 in Georgia, Sakartvelo: Birthplace of Wine

September 20, 2013 – 1:08 am

On day 9 we visited Shavnabada Monastery of Saint George Wine Cellar a short distance outside of Tbilisi.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Georgia, qvevri, Sakartvelo, tourism, wine, winemaking | Comments (0)

8th Day in Georgia (Sakartvelo): Birthplace of Wine

September 19, 2013 – 1:12 pm

Tuesday was a very busy day with visits to three Georgian wineries. Two of the wineries are small production wineries that are producing wines using the Georgian traditional qvevri.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine Notes | Also tagged Georgia, qvevri, Sakartvelo, wine, winemaking | Comments (0)

7th Day in Georgia: Birthplace of Wine

September 18, 2013 – 1:07 am

Our day began with a visit to the 6th century Ikalto Monastery that included an academy. It was also known for being a large winemaking enterprise with numerous qvevri discovered.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged birthplace of wine, Georgia, qvevri, Sakartvelo, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Basignani Winery Special Offer

September 17, 2013 – 1:51 pm

AAA in Baltimore is offering members a special deal for a wine and cheese tasting at a local winery. Events at wineries…

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged events, Maryland, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

5th Day in Georgia (Sakartvelo): Birthplace of Wine

September 15, 2013 – 11:47 pm

After a quick breakfast at Chateau Mere, we were on our way to the first of four Georgian wineries. Kindzmarauli Marani is a winery with a large vineyard “library” of well maintained grapevines. Currently the vineyard has 420 grape varieties that can be found in Georgia.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged cradle of wine, Georgia, Sakartvelo, tourism, wine | Comments (0)

Our First Day in Tbilisi, Georgia (Sakartvelo): Birthplace of Wine

September 11, 2013 – 6:00 am

Our first winery in Georgia was Tbilivino followed by Bagrationi 1882.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Georgia, Radisson, Tbilisi, tourism, wine, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)