Send us a textIn this episode we’re fortunate to have special guest, fellow wine enthusiast Sean (IG @‌shirazzmatazz), to help us navigate Georgian wines.  Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine and still uses traditional winemaking methods utilising a Qvevri.  In this episode we discuss the history, geography, varieties, and winemaking techniques of Georgia.  We also get to sample 3 x Georgian wines which were the 2018 Gurashvili Kisi Qvevri (Unfiltered Organic White Wine), Georgia ($47 from www.tamada.com.au), 2020 Tbilvino Qvevris Rkatstiteli (Dry White Wine), Georgia ($35 from www.tamada.com.au), and 2020 Oda Family Winery Dzelshavi, Georgia.Thanks again to Sean for sharing this experience with us and teaching us about Georgian wines.  Definitely recommend following him on Instagram (@‌shirazzmatazz).  He has an amazing curiosity on wine, diverse choice of wines, and highlighted the ability for wine to give a glimpse into other countries/regions.  We hope to have Sean on The Wined Up Podcast more often as a special guest!Subscribe to  @TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite Georgian wine.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:24 Introduce Sean (IG @‌Shirazzmatazz)1:29 4 x Ice breaker questions1:40 Most memorable wine?2:33 Wine you still want to try?5:18 Advice for those starting their wine journey?7:02 What sparked your curiosity about wine?8:49 Do you like to explore the science or art of winemaking?9:59 What are your goals for your Instagram account?12:40 Georgian Wines (The Birthplace of Wine) - Intro13:09 An Overview of Georgian Wine14:36 Native grape varieties19:05 Location of Georgia19:46 Tips from Tamada16:45 Traditional winemaking technique (Qvevri)21:29 2018 Gurashvili Kisi Qvevri (Unfiltered Organic White Wine), Georgia26:49 2020 Tbilvino Qvevris Rkatstiteli (Dry White Wine), Georgia29:27 Previous Georgian grape varieties that Sean has tried?32:15 2020 Oda Family Winery Dzelshavi, Georgia39:20 The Wined Up - Corkscrew Ratings42:45 The Wined Up - Conclusion#georgia  #georgianwine #qvevri #kisi #thewinedup  #thewineduppodcast  #podcast Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at [email protected]. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

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