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American wine professionals are visiting Georgia

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14.05.2018 (Hvino News). A group of nine American wine professionals is visiting Georgia, headed by Lisa Granik MW.

At a tasting event in Tbilisi,  about 30 Georgian wine producers presented their products to the American visitors, and had a chance to consult with them about  US market perspectives.

“There was a great range of Georgian wines that showed the differences among the vintages, different styles, from different places in Georgia and the quality just gets better every year, some of the guests have some experience in Georgian wine but not a lot, they are very impressed with range of styles of wine”- commented Lisa Granik.

During the tour, the guests visited 15 Georgian wine companies in Kartli and Kakheti: Chateau Mukhrani, Alapiani, Lagvinari, Batono, Papari Valley, Orgo, Chubini Wine Cellar, Babaneuris Marani, Satsnakheli, Vaziani Winery, Giuaani, Nelkarisi, Tbilvino, Vine Ponto, Mosmieri.

At the end of the tour, guests attend the New Wine Festival in Tbilisi on May 12th.

Natural wines from Georgia are presented at RAW WINE Berlin 2018

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14.05.2018 (Hvino News). On  May 13-14 in Berlin, Georgian wines are represented at the annual independent exhibition of organic wine "RAW Berlin" (The Artisan Wine Fair).

The following producers of natural wines from Georgia present their products this year:

    Gotsa Wines
    Natenadze's Wine Cellar
    Vellino
    AI GVINO
    Bolnuri
    Pataridze's Rachuli
    Naotari
    Tibaani LLC

According to the organizers of the project, this year RAW Berlin gathered more than 150 of the world's best organic, biodynamic and natural wine producers from all over the world.

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Dugladze, Gileni, Royal Khvanchkara participate in SIAL China 2018

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17.05.2018 (Hvino News). Georgian wines are represented at the International Food and Drink Exhibition “SIAL China 2018” on May 16-18 in Shanghai.

Participating wine companies are Dugladze Wine Cellar, Gileni, and Royal Khvanchkara.  These wine producers have brought their products to SIAL  thanks to support of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

SIAL China 2018, is among Asia’s largest food innovation trade fairs. With a focus on promoting innovation and international commerce, SIAL China offers professionals the opportunity to be introduced Asia’s changing food and beverage industry and new business opportunities.

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Georgian wines win National Trophies at International Wine Challenge 2018

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20.05.2018 (Hvino News). After recent announcement of International Wine Challenge 2018 results, the best of winners received the IWC Trophies. Among these "creme de la creme" award winners are two Georgian wines: from  Teliani Valley and Georgian Wines and Spirits Company.

The IWC has two separate tastings to accommodate the different production and sales schedules across the industry. Tranche 1 wines were tasted in November (see details) and Tranche 2 wines were tasted in April (see details).

All gold medal-winning wines from Tranche 1 and 2 of the competition automatically qualify for the IWC trophy tasting.Regional trophy winners are then tasted together to decide the winners of the national trophies.

Two Georgian companies were awarded the highest award in the category "National Trophy 2018":

  • Glekhuri Kisi 2015 Teliani Valley: "The Best White Wine of Georgia" Trophy
  • Zangaura Saperavi 2016 Georgian Wines: "The best red wine of Georgia" Trophy


This year five wine producers from Georgia won gold medals at the IWC (for more details, click here):

  • Mtsvane 2016 Makashvili Wine Cellar
  • Glekhuri Kisi 2015 Teliani Valley
  • Tamada Qvevri Amber 2014 Georgian Wines and Spirits Company
  • Zangaura Saperavi 2016 Georgian Wines
  • Mukuzani 2014 Tifliski Vini Pogreb

Two wines - Mtsvane 2016 by Makashvili Wine Cellar and Zangaura Saperavi 2016 by Georgian Wines -  received 96 points; Glekhuri Kisi 2015 Teliani Valley, Tamada Qvevri Amber 2014 by GWS, and Mukuzani 2014 by Tifliski Vini Pogreb scored 95 points.

The overall champions of all categories will be announced on the 10th July 2018 at the IWC Awards Dinner.

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Australian winners of Saperavi World Prize received awards from Georgian Ambassador in Canberra

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20.05.2018 (Hvino News). On May 18 the Embassy of Georgia to the Commonwealth of Australia organized the award ceremony for the winners of Saperavi World Prize contest.

The Ambassador of Georgia, H.E. George Dolidze presented awards to seven Australian companies - winners of the contest. The event was attended by the representatives of Australia’s governmental institutions, diplomatic corps as well as business and media circles. The Ambassador of Georgia addressed the audience and spoke about the ancient traditions of the Georgian wine-making.

"Thanks everyone, it was a very special moment for myself and Ridgemill Estate, exciting times ahead!" - commented Peter McGlashan, one of Australian awardees, who attended the ceremony.

The guests of Georgian Embassy in Canberra had an opportunity to taste a variety of Georgian wines including famous qvevri wines. Georgia was  represented by wined of Telavi Marani, Winery Khareba, Teliani Valley, GWS.

The first Saperavi World Prize (SapPrize)  international contest was held in Tbilisi in 2017. The contest was organized by our publishing house Hvino News under the patronage of the Embassies of Georgia to Australia and to the USA, and with support of Vaziani Winery and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Georgia).

Small and large wineries from several continents have submitted wine samples to SapPrize. Wines came from Australia (14 wines), United States (4 wines), Azerbaijan (3 samples), Kazakhstan (2 samples), Russia (2 samples) and one wine each from Armenia and New Zealand.

The results of the competition became known in February 2018. For more information, read Saperavi World Prize 2017 announces results, awards Grand Prizes.

Saperavi World Prize awarded unique and precious prizes, hand-made by leading Georgian jewelers from Zenaari company – official partner of SapPrize. The gold, silver, and bronze prizes are  miniature copies of “azarpesha” - ancient Georgian wine vessels, usually made of silver or gold. These richly decorated objects, which are now rare antique collectibles, where chosen by SapPrize organizers to underline special role of wine in Georgia’s history and culture.

The new SapPrize 2018 will be held with participation of Georgian and foreign Saperavi makers later this year.

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Georgian wines won 5 medals at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018

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26.05.2018 (Hvino News). The 25th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) was held from May 10 to 14, 2018 in Haidian(Beijing), China.

Georgian wines have won 5 medals: 2 Gold and 3 Silver. The Georgian winners are:

Gold:
  • Winery Khareba Rkatsiteli White 2017
  • GWS Tamada Grand Reserve Dry White 2014
Silver:
  • Kakhuri Gvinis Marani Rkatsiteli White 2017
  • Teliani Valley Saperavi Rosé 2016
  • Teliani Valley Tsinandali Oak White 2016

    This is the first time a wine competition of this magnitude and significance is being held in Asia. The dynamic development of the Chinese market has led the organizers of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles to leave Europe and take the competition to Beijing. “China is definitely the place where the wine sector is developing the most in terms of production and consumption. China has become the biggest market for some of the leading wine producing countries in the world”, comments CMB's chairman Baudouin Havaux.

    CMB is the only "touring" competition in the world, with 25 years’ experience, and is the only wine contest to perform quality control tests on awarded wines.

    Over 9,180 wines from 48 producer countries competed for a distinction. Some 330 judges from 50+ countries blind-tasted and scored the wines. The next CMB will be held from 2-5 May 2019 in the Swiss town of Aigle in the canton of Vaud.

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    100th anniversary of Georgia independence

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    27.05.2018. Georgia celebrated 100th anniversary since the creation First Republic of Georgia yesterday, on national Independence Day. Congratulations from Hvino News
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    Georgian wines will take part in Vinexpo Hong Kong

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    27.05.2018 (Hvino News). The 20th Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 wine and spirits exhibition will held on May 29-31. This leading industry event for wine and spirits professionals in Asia-Pacific will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

    The following Georgian winemaking companies will participate:
    • Askaneli Brothers
    • Besini Winery 
    • Chateau Mukhrani
    • Chigogidze Wines 
    • Dugladze Wine Company
    • GWS
    • Jimsher
    • Khareba Winery
    • Kindzmarauli Wine Cellar
    • Tbilvino
    • Teliani Valley
    • Zearis
    In 1998 Vinexpo Hong Kong was the first BtoB exhibition organised in Asia. Now is considered to be one of the most important events of the year in wine industry. The three-day show will feature meetings, new products and networking opportunities for importers, distributors, producers, sommeliers and merchants from around the world.


    Results of 2nd International Qvevri Wine Competition

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    30.05.2018 (Hvino News). The 2nd International Qvevri Wine Competition was held in Georgia on May 3 and 4 2018, organized by the Georgian Wine Association with support of NWA.

    200 samples of 70 wine companies were evaluated by international jury comprising of George Dakishvili, Lisa Granik, David Chichua, Philippe Lespy and Ketevan Jurkhadze.

    All awarded participants are from Georgia, except for Albert Mathier Et Fils (Switzerland). Full list of awards follows below:

    Gold Medals:

    • Kakhetian Wine Cellar - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Sagvareulo Marani - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Vinomi Old Tradition - Kisi 2017
    • Gvino G Vino - Kisi 2017
    • Shakarashvili Traditional Wines - Kisi 2017
    • Vakhtang Beruashvili family cellar - Vakhtanguri - Khikhvi Qvevri 2017
    • Leksos Marani - Kisi Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Vakhtang Beruashvili Family Cellar- Vakhtanguri - Rkatsiteli, Kisi, Mtsvane, Khikhvi Qvevri 2017
    • Marani Sanavardo - Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Gvino-G Vino - Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Sagvareulo Marani - Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Leksos Marani - Mtsvane 2016
    • Teliani Veli - Glekhuri - Kisi 2016
    • Leksos Marani - 16 - 2016
    • Chateau Mukhrani - Qvevri 2016
    • Schuchmann Wines Georgia- Vinoterra - Mtsvane 2015
    • Tbilvino - Qvevri Kisi 2015
    • Stori - Rkatsiteli Mtsvane 2015
    • Winery Khareba - Monastery Qvevri Ghvino - Tsolikouri 2014
    • Kartuli Ghvinoebi - Zangaura - Rkatsiteli 2014
    • Telavis Wine Cellar- Satrapezo - Rkatsiteli 2014
    • Winery Khareba - Monastery Qvevri Ghvino - Rkatsiteli 2013
    • Albert Mathier Et Fils - Amphore Blanc 2013
    • Vazi+ - Binekhi - Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2012
    • KSJ - Life - Saperavi 2017
    • Vellino - Saperavi 2017
    • Kakhetian Wine Cellar  - Cabernet Saperavi 2017
    • Teliani Valley - Glekhuri - Kisiskhevis Saperavi Qvevri 2016
    • Batono - Kvevruli - Saperavi 2016
    • Winery Khareba - Monastery Qvevri Ghvino - Saperavi 2015
    • Stori - Saperavi 2015
    • Corporation Kindzmarauli - Duruji Veli - Saperavi Qvevri 2015
    • Telavi Wine Cellar - Satrapezo -Saperavi 2014
    • Albert Mathier Et Fils - Amphore Rouge 2012
    Silver Medals:
    • Gogi Otiashvili Marani - Chinuri 2017
    • Marani Kasreli - Mtsvivani 2017
    • Leksos Marani - Mtsvane 2017
    • Qvevri Ghvinis Marani - Mtsvane Qvevri 2017
    • Dato Chikhladze Marani - Kakhuri Mtsvane 2017
    • Tamari - Mtsvane 2017
    • Vakhtang Beruashvili Family Cellar- Vakhtanguri - Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2017
    • Vellino - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Davit Mikhelidzi Marani - Asadeli - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Tamari - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking - Velistsikhe Veranda - Qvevri Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Dugladze - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Dato Chikhladze Marani - Rkatsiteli 2017
    • Bolero & Company - Daisi - Kisi 2017
    • Tamari - Kisi 2017
    • Leksos Marani - Jananura 2017
    • Vakhtang Beruashvili Family Cellar- Vakhtanguri - Rkatsiteli Mtsvane Qvevri 2017
    • Marani Kasreli - Mtsvivani 2016
    • Petriaant Marani - Mtsvane Kakhuri 2016
    • Teliani Valley - Glekhuri - Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2016
    • Shaloshvilis Marani - Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Abdushelishvili Marani - Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Petriaant Marani - Kisi 2016
    • Marani Kasreli - Kisi 2016
    • Chateau Nekresi - Kisi Khikhvi 2016
    • Stori - Mtsvane 2015
    • Zurab Kviriashvili Winery - Rkatsiteli 2015
    • Winery Khareba - Monastery Qvevri Ghvino - Krakhuna 2015
    • Avtandil Bedenashvili Wine Company - Tsarapi Qvevri Lela 2015
    • Corporation Kindmarauli - Duruji Veli - Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2015
    • Georgian Wines Zangaura - Kakhuri 2015
    • Vazi+ - Binekhi - Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2015
    • Tbilvino - Rkatsiteli 2014
    • Corporation Kindzmarauli - Duruji Veli - Mtsvane Qvevri 2014
    • Stori - Rkatsiteli 2014
    • Sagvareulo Marani - Rkatsiteli 2013
    • Ghvardzelashvili Marani - Zhghia 2017
    • Chateau Nekresi - Saperavi 2016
    • Vazi+ Binekhi - Saperavi Qvevri 2016
    • Sagvareulo Marani - Saperavi 2016
    • Qvevri Ghvinis Marani - Saperavi Qvevri 2016
    • Winery Khareba - Monastery Qvevri Ghvino - Ojaleshi 2015
    • Zakro Vino - Saperavi 2015
    • Kardenakhi  Wine Factory # 1 - Saperavi Unfiltered 2015
    • Winery Chelti - Chelti Qvevri Saperavi 2015
    • Vazi+ - Binekhi - Cabernet Qvevri 2014
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    The First Saperavi World Prize: RESULTS

    Georgia wins 97 awards at Decanter World Wine Awards, including Platinum

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    01.06.2018 (Hvino News). The 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) results were officially announced recently. This year, Georgian wines won 97 awards, which is more than last year's result (68 awards).

    Maranuli's Qvevri Kisi 2017 was awarded the highest award - a platinum medal in the category "Best Value" (Value Platinum).  At the Platinum tastings, different price levels are taken into account. Wines with a retail price of under £15 are judged in ‘best value’ categories, while those over £15 contend for premium categories.

    In total,  Georgian wines were awarded with one platinum medal, 21 silver, 51 bronze medals; 24 wines were awarded with the "Commended" award.

    List of winners of 2018 (platinum, silver and bronze):

    Platinum:
    • Maranuli Qvevri Kisi 2017
    Silver:
    • Askaneli Brothers Premium Saperavi 2011
    • Badagoni Alaverdi Tradition 2014
    • Bolero & Company Daisi Aladasturi 2016
    • Bolero & Company Daisi Kisi 2016
    • Château MukhraniCollection Secrète 2015
    • Château Mukhrani Supérieur Saperavi 2014
    • Georgian Wines Zangaura Saperavi 2016
    • Guramishvili's Marani Saguramo Kisi-Khikhvi-Goruli Mtsvane 2015
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Mukuzani 2015
    • Khareba Saperavi 2013
    • Kindzmarauli Marani Terra Initia Kisi 2015
    • Makashvili Wine Cellar Khikhvi 2016
    • Makashvili Wine Cellar Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Makashvili Wine Cellar Saperavi 2016
    • Tamada Qvevri 2014
    • Tbilvino Tsinandali 2015
    • Tbilvino Mukuzani 2015
    • Tbilvino Marks & Spencer Qvevris 2015
    • Tbilvino Special Reserve Saperavi 2015
    • Teliani Valley Cabernet-Saperavi 2016
    • Teliani Valley Glekhuri Qvevri Rkatsiteli 2016
    Bronze:
    • Askaneli Brothers Rkatsiteli Qvevri
    • Badagoni Brut 2016
    • Badagoni Kakhetian Noble 2014
    • Badagoni Kakhetian Noble 2013
    • Batono De'wino Mukuzani 2014
    • Batono De'wino Saperavi 2014
    • Bolero Daisi Mtsvane 2016
    • Corporation Kindzmarauli Duruji Valley 2014
    • Daisi Qvevri Rkatsieli 2016
    • Georgian Wine House Sagvine Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Guramishvili's Marani Museum Collection Chkhaveri 2016
    • Iveria Khvanchkara 2016
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Tsinandali 2016
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Alexandreuli 2017
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Mtsvane 2017
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Saperavi 2016
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Saperavi 2016
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Saperavi Rosé 2017
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Satrapezo Icewine 2013
    • JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Satrapezo Saperavi 2014
    • Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking Qvevri Saperavi 2015
    • Kakhuri Gvinis Marani 2017
    • Kakhuri Gvinis Marani Akhasheni Saperavi 2015
    • Kakhuri Gvinis Marani Saperavi 2017
    • Kindzmarauli Marani Terra Initia Mukuzani 2015
    • Kindzmarauli Marani Terra Initia Saperavi 2015
    • Koncho & Co Tsinandali 2014
    • Lipartiani Queen Tamar Reserve 2014
    • Loladze Family Winery Saperavi 2017
    • Makashvili Wine Cellar Kisi 2016
    • Schuchmann Rkatsiteli 2016
    • Schuchmann Saperavi 2016
    • Shilda Chardonnay 2017
    • Shilda Otskhanuri Sapere 2015
    • Tamada Grand Reserve Red 2014
    • Tamada Grand Reserve White 2014
    • Tamada Qvevri Dry Amber 2014
    • Tbilvino Khvanchkara 2016
    • Tbilvino From Own Vineyards Saperavi 2017
    • Tbilvino Qvevris Saperavi 2016
    • Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Napareuli 2013
    • Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Rkatsiteli 2014
    • Teliani Valley Tsinandali 2016
    • Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2016
    • Teliani Valley Glekhuri Kisi Qvevri 2015
    • Teliani Valley Glekhuri Kisiskhevi Qvevri Saperavi 2016
    • Teliani Valley Kisi-Mtsvane 2017
    • Teliani Valley Mtsvane 2017
    • Teliani Valley Saperavi 2016
    • Teliani Valley Tsolikouri 2017
    • Teliani Valley Unfiltered Saperavi 2016
    Decanter World Wine Award (DWWA) is the largest and most influential wine competition in the world, which has been held annually in London since 2004.

    This year, 275 experts from different countries, including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, tasted 16,903 samples of wines. Wines were evaluated according to a 100-point scale.

    All the wines at DWWA are blind tasted against their peers and by experts in a particular region or style. Gold medal winners then go on to compete for Platinum medals. Wines securing a Platinum medal in this round are then judged against their peers globally at a special tasting to decide the Platinum Best in Show medals.

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    41 Georgian wines received awards of International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2018

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    31.05.2018 (Hvino News). The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) is one of the oldest and international wine competitions in the world. Established in London in 1969, it sets the highest standard of quality and declares its main goal to support and promote the best wines of the planet and the skill of winemakers.

    This year eight Georgian companies won 41 IWSC awards: 11 silver and 30 bronze medals: Badagoni, Château Mukhrani, GWS Winery, Tbilvino, Telavi Wine Cellar, Teliani Valley, Schuchmann Wines, Vaziani Winery. In 2017 Georgia got 47 awards at IWSC.

    Full list of awarded wines:

    Silver:


    • Kakhetian Noble 2013 - Badagoni
    • Saperavi Reserve 2010 -  Badagoni
    • Château Mukhrani Collection Secrète 2015 -  Château Mukhrani
    • Tamada Grand Reserve Red 2014 -  GWS Winery
    • Tamada Qvevri Red 2014 -  GWS Winery
    • Glekhuri Kisi Qvevri 2015 - Teliani Valley Company
    • Glekhuri Kisiskhevi Saperavi 2016 -  Teliani Valley
    • Glekhuri Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2016 - Teliani Valley Company
    • Satrapezo Icewine 2013 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Satrapezo Saperavi 2014 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Sparkling Wine White Brute 2016 - Telavi Wine Cellar

    Bronze:

    • Alaverdi Tradition 2013 - Badagoni
    • Château Mukhrani Collection Secrète 2015 -  Château Mukhrani
    • Réserve Royale 2013 -  Château Mukhrani
    • Réserve Royale 2015 - Château Mukhrani
    • Rkatsiteli Supérieur 2016 -  Château Mukhrani
    • Saperavi Supérieur 2014 -  Château Mukhrani
    • Tamada Qvevri Amber 2014 - GWS Winery
    • Khvanchkara 2016 -  Tbilvino
    • Kindzmarauli From Own Vineyards 2017 -  Tbilvino
    • Mukuzani Special Reserve 2013 -  Tbilvino
    • Ojaleshi 2017 -  Tbilvino
    • Qvevris Rkatsiteli 2015 -  Tbilvino
    • Rkatsiteli 2017 -  Tbilvino
    • Saperavi 2016 -  Tbilvino
    • Saperavi From Own Vineyards 2017 -  Tbilvino
    • Tsinandali 2015 -  Tbilvino
    • Marani Alexadreuli 2017 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Kindzmarauli 2017 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Kondoli Vineyards Rkatsiteli 2014 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Kondoli Vineyards Saperavi 2012 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Kondoli Vineyards Saperavi 2016 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Mukuzani 2015 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Napareuli 2013 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Marani Saperavi 2016 - Telavi Wine Cellar
    • Makashvili Wine Cellar Saperavi 2016 -  Vaziani Winery
    • Kindzmarauli Red S / Sweet 2017 -  Schuchmann Wines
    • Saperavi Red Dry 2016 -  Schuchmann Wines
    • Tvishi White S / Sweet 2017 - Schuchmann Wines
    • Kisi / Mtsvane 2017 - Teliani Valley Company
    • Saperavi 2016 - Teliani Valley Company

    The competition is held annually in spring and is divided into two stages: professional blind tasting (samples are given to judges in numbered identical glasses), and the second stage which is detailed laboratory (chemical and microbiological) analysis. In the event that any of them do not meet the requirements of the competition, the manufacturer may lose its award and receive negative feedback.

    Judging takes place in several stages from March to September. The results are announced in May, June and September, depending on the category. The general presentation takes place in November.

    "National Geographic Traveler": Georgian wine is an entirely different experience

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    02.06.2018. (Hvino News). "Sipping a deep, orange-coloured Georgian wine is an entirely different experience to drinking a glass of sauvignon blanc — and not just if you happen to be sitting overlooking the mountain-backed vines of the country’s Kakheti wine region, - reads the new article in National Geographic Traveler. This is the starting sentence of article "Little-known wine producers around the world" by Fiona Beckekt starts published yesterday."

    "Just as our taste in food is shifting, so our interest in wine is starting to diversify. French, Italian and Spanish wines may still be the best-sellers, but straying off the beaten track can reveal new flavours and unusual grape varieties". Starting with Georgian wines, the author explores also wines from Hungary, Slovenia, and other countries. In particular, Fiona Beckett mentions Orgo Saperavi 2015, which is the number one wine in her list of "Five of the best": "Traditionally made and inky in colour, this is a lively, juicy red with beguiling bitter cherry flavours. Ideal with char-grilled lamb and a pomegranate salad. £19"

    "Georgia has attracted a lot of media interest over the past couple of years — both as a travel destination and for the output of its vineyards and kitchens (it was recently featured both by Channel 5’s The Wine Show and The Food Programme, on BBC Radio 4). It claims to be the oldest wine-producing country in the world, with a tradition dating back over 8,000 years, and still retains classic methods of ageing wine in qvevri (clay amphorae) buried in the ground", - reads the fresh National Geographic Traveler article.

    National Geographic Traveler is a magazine that launched in 1984 by the National Geographic Society in the United States. It is one of the most popular travel media in the world and is published in 20 countries in ten languages.

    In 2015 The National Geographic published list of Best Tours in Europe in its Traveler Magazine's 2015 Tours of a Lifetime. Along with Italy, France, Croatia, Switzerland, Scotland, and others, the list also includes Georgia - particularly Alaverdi, Kakheti region. Then Georgian economy minister, Giorgi Kvirikashvili commented: “I want to share some very good news with you... The decision to include Georgia into the top tourism destinations has already been made by the National Geographic Traveler and in my opinion this will help Georgia to develop its tourism industry and to improve the country’s image among world travellers.”

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    Radisson Collection welcomes Georgia’s historic Tsinandali Estate

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    05.06.2018.  Radisson Hotel Group is excited to announce the signing of the first Radisson Collection hotel in Eastern Europe and Russia. The Tsinandali Estate, a Radisson Collection Hotel will open its doors in October 2018 in the iconic wine region of Kakheti, Georgia.

    True to Radisson Collection’s pioneering ethos, the Tsinandali Estate will establish a new benchmark of quality in the country. A model of locally-inspired, contemporary design, the property will set out to shine a light on Tsinandali’s rich history and build the region’s profile as an emerging travel hotspot.

    A truly unique property, the hotel is set amidst the Tsinandali Estate’s own remarkable vineyards, amongst the finest in a region renowned for its diverse selection of wines. The hotel grounds also neighbor an historic 18-hectare park, only a short distance from the Tsinandali Palace Museum of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze – a memorial to the founder of Georgian Romanticism and an important cultural attraction in its own right.

    Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer of Radisson Hotel Group said: “The Tsinandali Estate, a Radisson Collection hotel is welcome addition to our expanding portfolio in Georgia; offering its guests a unique authentic experience and our owners the opportunity to develop an individualized property that benefits from a global network.”

    John Losasso, Chief Executive Officer of Silkroad Hospitality Group said: “We are pleased to further strengthen our business relationship with Radisson Hotel Group by launching the first Radisson Collection in Georgia with this incredible property. The Tsinandali Estate is a destination in its own right and we can clearly see an alignment between the estate and the Radisson Collection brand. We are positive that our guests will naturally enjoy an exceptional experience, enjoying the delightful Georgian countryside and the rich heritage of the estate itself – not to mention the famous Georgian winemaking culture.”

    The hotel will offer 141 stylish guest rooms and suites and a range of exceptional hotel facilities. These include an infinity rooftop pool, with stunning vistas of the Caucasus Mountains; an energizing hotel spa; an exciting variety of restaurants; an open-air amphitheater, for 1,200 guests; sophisticated meeting facilities; a helicopter landing spot and – of course – exclusive access to the Tsinandali Estate park.

    The on-site Tsinandali Vineyards offer an authentic Georgian experience for our guests, with a unique vinotheque, wine-tasting bar and Prince Alexander Chavchavadze’s personal wine cellar collection. It will offer a truly inspiring experience for wine lovers and an insider journey into the heritage of Georgian wine production.

    The Tsinandali Estate, a Radisson Collection Hotel will be located 104 km from Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. It will feature stunning MICE facilities, designed in a Georgian architectural style by world-renowned industrial designer Ingo Maurer in collaboration with celebrated Georgian artist and sculptor Tamara Kvesitadze.

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    Official: Georgian wine export up 27 percent as of May 2018

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    07.06.2018. Georgia exported 31.5 million bottles of wine to 46 countries in the first five months of 2018, according to the Georgian National Wine Agency.

    In January-May of 2018 Georgia generated about $75.3 million from the sale of wine abroad.

    Revenue increased by 36 percent from January-May 2017, while the volume of exports increased by 27 percent, said the Georgian National Wine Agency.

    Export growth was notable in the following countries:

    Japan – 186 percent increase (97,668 bottles)
    Great Britain – 109 percent increase (45,210 bottles)
    The Czech Republic– 87 percent (24,408 bottles)
    South Korea – 76 percent increase (31,380 bottles)
    Germany –51 percent increase (252,982 bottles)

    The top five countries that imported the most bottles of Georgia wine in January-May 2018 were:

    Russia – 20,439,494 bottles
    Ukraine – 3,149,059 bottles
    China – 2,331,800 bottles
    Kazakhstan – 1,379,698 bottles
    Poland – 1,300,222 bottles

    The most popular Georgian wines exported in January-May of 2018 were:

    Kindzmarauli – 5.7 million bottles
    Mukuzani – 1.7 million bottles
    Tsinandali – 1.4 million bottles
    Akhasheni – 638,000 bottles
    Khvanchkara – 282,000 bottles

    In the reporting period 172 companies exported their wines abroad, said the Georgian National Wine Agency.

    Meanwhile, Georgia exported 6.7 million bottles of Georgian brandy and 134,000 bottles of chacha abroad in January-May 2018.

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    Georgian wine events across USA in June

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    08.06.2018 (Hvino News) A series of Georgian wines tasting events and seminars across USA are planned for the month of June. Lisa Granik, Master of Wine, organized a special “Inside the Qvevri” seminar on June 4th in New York.

    About 30 Georgian wine producers were represented at the tasting. The goal of the seminar was "to explain the intricacies of making wine in qvevri... This packed-to-capacity event was followed by the annual Georgian wine tasting," - said Ms. Granik.

    On Sunday, June 10th,  Lisa Granik MW will be hosting a trade dinner for Georgian wine in San Francisco, with a repeat of the seminar and tasting the next day, on June 11. Georgian wine events will follow on  June 12 in Portland (Oregon),  and on June 13 in Houston (Texas)

    "Lots going on!  Plenty of interest", - concluded Ms Granik in  a comment for Hvino News.

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    Tbilisi hosts WinExpo Georgia 2018 wine and spirit fair

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    12.06.2018 (Hvino News). The WinExpo Georgia is only trade exhibition in South Caucasus region, presenting full range of wine industry products and services. The 11th WinExpo is a 3-day event being held on 14-16 June, organized by ExpoGeorgia and supported by Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia.

    The10th International Wine Award is being held on June 11-12 in the framework of WinExpo 2018. Ssubmitted wine samples wines are evaluated by the international jury, consisting of by renowned experts and journalists specializing in wine production. The jury is chaired by Tim Atkin, Master of Wine, from UK.

    Each year, the event attracts about a  hundred companies from around the world, and is visited by no less than 4,000 people. According to the organizers, WinExpo has proved efficiency both on the regional and international markets. In 2017, the exhibition gathered 97 companies that produce more than 170 varieties of wine and alcoholic beverages. 11 countries took part in the exhibition: Georgia, Russia, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Turkey and Ukraine.

    Wine and cheese tastings, seminars, conferences, master classes, film demonstrations, and other thematic events are also planned at WinExpo 2018.

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    Sarajishvili dedicated brandy to 100 years anniversary of independence of Georgia

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    13.06.2018 (Hvino News). The announcement of the first democratic state of Georgia is a special and important date for all Georgians.  “Sarajishvili” dedicated a unique drink with symbolic name “Independence” to this very important date.

    The premium class brandy, which is kept in the oak barrels, is distinguished with rich, refined, elegant aroma. Brightly shining, amber-coloured, dark golden liquid is enriched with fruit, oak timber, vanilla and chocolate tones. Bottle design is also unique, symbolizing the old inkwell.

    The brandy, which was dedicated to the 100 years anniversary of independence of Georgia, will become available in September. The number of bottles will be symbolically only 1918. Due to the limited number, the customers can preorder the bottle.

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    Winery Khareba opened office in Shanghai

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    15.06.2018. The official representative office of Winery Khareba was opened in Shanghai, China.

    New office opening ceremony was attended by local partners and partners from different countries. Event was also attended by Andro Aslanishvili, deputy chairman of National Wine Agency of Georgia.

    General director of the company Giorgi Ezugbaia and production director Vladimer Kublashvili introduced the company and its future plans to the guests.

    "Opening of the official representation on Chinese market is a very important step made by the company that is great opportunity for the popularization of Georgian wine abroad,” - the company said.

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    Tbilisi hosts General Assembly of "Association of Sommeliers Worldwide"

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    19.06.2018 (Hvino News). On June 18-22 Tbilisi is hosting the annual General Assembly of "Association of Sommeliers Worldwide" (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, ASI).

    The Georgian Sommelier Association joined the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale in 2014, and this year received the right for Georgia to host the General Assembly.

    ASI is a non-profit organization  founded in Reims (France) in 1969. It unites national wine associations of 62 countries of the world.

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    Film director turned winemaker: Giga Agladze's wines presented at "Reserve"

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    22.06.2018 (Hvino News). What's in common between Georgia, the French Revolution, and award-winning American film director David Lynch? George (Giga) Agladze, the maker of AG Alco wines, explained the rich cultural background backing his brand at a presentation held yesterday at Reserve, Tbilisi's trend-setting wine tasting shop.

    George Agladze is a professional movie director who turned winemaker to continue his family's ancient wine-making tradition which dates back to 1798. His ancestor - also George Agladze, a soldier during the War of the Second Coalition against the revolutionary France - was captured, freed, and even managed to organize wine-making according to Georgian qvevri technology in France in the 1800-s.

    Nowadays, this fantastic story is an inspiration behind the AG Alco wines. And what about David Lynch, the legendary director of Twin Peaks? George Agladze is also president of David Lynch Foundation Caucasus, and David is fond of the George's wines. "Our wine technology is a mixture of Georgian and European traditions", - commented Mr. Agladze.

    The elegant presentation at Reserve (3, 9 Aprili Street) featured 4 wines under Agladze's brand, and was attended by the industry representatives, diplomats, and the mass media. According to Reserve's owner David Tatulashvili, the wine presentations  of selected Georgian and foreign brands at his wine-tasting shop will become regular.

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