No, not THAT Georgia! I’m talking about the country – the Republic of Georgia! This European (or Asian) – depending on who you ask – country is the oldest wine producing region in the world. It’s literally where wine started. Geographically, Georgia is where Europe meets Asia, bounded by the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south and by Azerbaijan in the east. Due to its unique positioning between East and West, its wine and native cuisine mirror that balance. And make no mistake, Georgian wine and food are having a moment.
Wine exports are on the rise and Georgian restaurants seem to popping up in cities across the US, giving more people a chance to fall in love with the unique cuisine and wine of this ancient wine region. The wines deftly bridge and meld with a myriad of flavors and textures of not only Georgian meals, but a wide variety of cuisines. If you’re like me, you’ve been hearing more and more about Georgian wines over the past few years and have had your curiosity piqued. I’ve definitely seen some on wine lists here and there and even some in retail stores (including TW!). When I see new wines showing up in my market, I’m always curious to learn more. Lucky for me, the folks at Wines of Georgia are mind readers and sent me a few wines to try and
This Article was originally published on The Corkscrew Concierge
