From Sommelier Hideaway:

“We are super excited about this very unique tasting where you will learn all about the wines of Georgia! (the country)

The country of Georgia, or the native name of Sakartvelo, is considered to be the birthplace of wine. Its history is traced back to more than 8000 years when the people of the South Caucasus discovered if wild grape juice was buried underground in clay pots over winter, it turned into wine. That is why, apart from being a country of ancient civilization and culture, Georgia is considered the motherland of wine.

The relationship between the man and the vine, and the winemaking process has a great history in Georgia. One of the most significant traditions in Georgia is its hospitality, which cannot be imagined without wine. The vine continuously maintained sacral meaning to Georgians, it was the symbol of life and of fertility, and to this day is a very important symbol to its people. With over 8000 years of winemaking culture Georgia possesses the oldest wine vessels and grape seeds. This is exactly why Georgia is called the cradle of wine!

We have recently partnered with a new distributor who specializes in Georgian wines so what better way to kick off our relationship than a wine tasting! Michael and Jamie from Vino Ghvino 21 will be pouring 5 different wines and showcasing what makes Georgian wine so special.

The word Vino translates to the word “wine” in Spanish and the word Ghvino translates to the word “wine” in Kartuli (the native language of Georgia). Vino Ghvino 21 is a woman-owned and operated company making history as one of the first women to import wine from the country of Georgia to the United States!

As always, to-go bottles are available for purchase and charcuterie boards are available for purchase to enjoy with the wines! Join us Sunday September 18th at 2pm. Cheers!”