Summary This session delves into the range of production techniques used for orange wines, including vessel choices (old barriques, stainless steel, or amphorae), whole cluster inclusion, and varying time on skins. Varietal expression within these wines is particularly compelling. The exploration includes examples from traditional wine regions like Georgia, Italy, Slovenia, France and Spain, alongside new-world producers who are experimenting with varieties like Chardonnay,

Summary:  The republic of Georgia sits in the shadow of the Caucasus mountains, bridging east and west. No other country in the world has 8,000 years of documented wine consumption, and no other country has such an unbroken tradition of making wine in the buried clay vessels known as qvevri – a tradition that we know is at least 6,000 years old. What does this unique country, with its

Zaza Kbilashvili's workshop lies in the village of Vardisubani, a short distance west of Telavi, the cultural centre of Kakheti wine country in Eastern Georgia. From the outside, Zaza’s home might seem unassuming, but once through the gate, its rustic yet elegant and bucolic appeal unfolds. A narrow path leads to Zaza’s workshop in the rear of the main building, surrounded by a lush vibrant garden, blooming flower pots, and an overall warm and inviting atmosphere.