{"title":"Wines: Georgia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorgia, the country not the state, is the home to both many of the world's wild and cultivated vines. Bulgaria's golden era was during the middle ages when viticulture was an important part of agriculture and hence total economic output. The eventual spread of Phylloxera louse and various fungal diseases during the later half of the 19th century had a devastating effect, reducing the total vineyard area by more than half to 37,400 hectares. Wine production was hit again in the late 1980s with Gorbachev's anti-alcohol program. As of 2005 plantings have quickly returned to 70,000 hectares, a lot of which were young vines. Georgia has four main wine producing regions. Kakheti; the largest wine producing region located the south east, Karlti; in the center of the country, where the capital city Tbilisi lies, Imereti; the gastronomic capital known for it's signature varietal Tzitzka , and Racha-Lechkhumi; Georgia's smallest wine region, famous for its natural semi-sweet wines. With more international help quality is improving but what Georgia lacks in modern technology it more than makes up with its national belief and culture in its wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dakashvili-red-cuvee-qvervi-aged-2020-750ml","title":"Dakishvilli Red Cuvee (Qvervi aged) - 2020 (750ml)","description":"This wine is made by Gogi Dakishvilli, considered to be the godfather of the modern Georgian wine industry.  It is predominately made of Saperavi, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and offers aromas of bramble fruits, chocolate, and spicy, exotic, floral sumac.  Lusciously textured, this is an excellent introduction to the wines of Georgia.","brand":"Georgian House of Greater Washington","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43734730145955,"sku":"DakishvilliRed20","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/CUVEE.png?v=1710520067"},{"product_id":"glekhuri-kisi-qvevri-amber-dry-2020-750ml","title":"Teliani Valley Glekhuri Kisi Qvevri - 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry white wine is made from Kisi grape variety with the Georgian traditional method, fermented in Qvevri. The skin contact gives the wine its distinctive amber colour, and delivers pronounced flavor of apricot, dried yellow fruits, spices and honey. This wine pairs really well with salmon, cheese and spicy food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgian House of Greater Washington","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45218682929315,"sku":"TVGlekhuriKisi20","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/8710971a0757a6d3fec19fb7a61d06d0.jpg?v=1691007845"},{"product_id":"dila-o-rkatsiteli-mtsvane-amber-wine-2023-750ml","title":"Dila-o Rkatsiteli Mtsvane Amber Wine SOMLYAY - 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.georgianwinehouse.com\/wine\/62\/Orgo\/Dila-o-Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane-2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a 50%-50% blend of Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes fermented and made in qvevri (large clay jars buried under the ground). This is an Amber or \"Orange\" wine style, but made in a lighter style with only 1 month of skin contact. It is a perfect introduction to the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA bouquet of melon and cantaloupe aromas thanks to the Mtsvane, good acidity thanks to Rkatsiteli and lighter softer tannin on the finish due to less time on the skins. Delicious to explore with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgian House of Greater Washington","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45595495039139,"sku":"DilaoAmber23","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/902a86dd6a9547bfaaa587387394e454_3f334755-4d63-41bb-81c3-f1adbb36fcec.jpg?v=1699998677"},{"product_id":"kgm-kindzmarauli-2023-750ml","title":"KGM Kindzmarauli - 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classicaly-styled hearty, off-dry red wine made from Saperavi grapes grown in the country of Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Interbalt","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45727675547811,"sku":"KGMKindz23","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/70.webp?v=1743017795"},{"product_id":"teliani-valley-saperavi-somlyay-2020-750ml","title":"Teliani Valley Glekhuri Saperavi - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis AOC red dry wine is made from Saperavi grapes, grown in Khashmi village, Kakheti. It is made with Georgian traditional method, fermented in Qvevri. Dark garnet colour wine is complex and concentrated with its distinctive aromas and flavors of berries. It has full body and velvety, long aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine pairs well with roast lamb and steak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgian House of Greater Washington","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45785333432483,"sku":"TVGlekhuriSaperavi22","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/GlekhuriSaperavi.png?v=1744998082"},{"product_id":"villa-chven-aleksandrouli-mujuretuli-somlyay-2022-750ml","title":"Villa Chven Aleksandrouli-Mujuretuli - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilla Chven is a woman-owned boutique winery dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the rich heritage of Georgian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA signature blend of Georgia’s Racha region, Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli are closely related indigenous grape varieties that grow together in the vineyard to produce an elegant and complex dry red wine, reminiscent of Pinot Noir. Villa Chven’s Aleksandrouli-Mujuretuli boasts a ruby-red to crimson hue, a refined brightness, and a beautifully balanced acidity with a medium-to-full body. The palate is layered with red berries, soft spice, and floral undertones, leading to a silky, lingering finish. Its bright and expressive character makes it an excellent pairing for game, lamb, duck, and beef dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgian House of Greater Washington","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45785340969123,"sku":"VillaChvenA-MRed22","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Alexandrouli-Mujuretuli_1738965762.jpg?v=1744998401"},{"product_id":"guardians-rkatsiteli-somlyay-2023-750ml","title":"Guardians Rkatsiteli - 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.georgianwinehouse.com\/guardians\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 8,000 years women have made wine in Georgia, but often behind the scenes. By both honoring the legendary Georgian women on our labels and by donating a percentage of our sales to organizations that support and invest in Georgian women winemakers we are commitment to enable a new generation of women to be the face of Georgian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eOur Rkatisteli label honors Lela, one of Georgia's legendary woman warriors. In 1659, Lela, the daughter of a famous warrior, stepped forward to join the effort to liberate Georgia from foreign warlords, but was refused because she was a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eOne warrior, Kviria, knew that the effort could not succeed without Lela's help, and devised a plan to strike by stealth. Lela perished in the fray, but not before opening the gates and leading the way for a Georgian victory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgian House of Greater Washington","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45785361449123,"sku":"GuardiansRkats24","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/GuardiansRkatsiteli.png?v=1744998989"},{"product_id":"askaneli-saperavi-reserve-somlyay-2019-750ml","title":"Askaneli Saperavi Reserve - 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaperavi Premium is made from the legendary Saperavi grapes harvested in the vineyards of Kakheti. The intense and powerful aroma and graceful, irresistible notes, give this wine from Askaneli luxury and sensuality, gaining particular popularity among lovers and connoisseurs of premium wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create this rare wine, green harvesting is done in the Saperavi vineyards in summer and a little later, the best bunches are selected. The entire wine-making process is under the close supervision of our chief winemaker. After the final stage – aging in oak barrels, the wine is saturated with a delicate balance and oak notes, in harmony with intense fruity aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich range of colors and shades of this dark ruby wine is subtly emphasized by powerful aromas of black plum, blackberry, black pepper, and oak combined with crispy acidity, full body, and rich tannins. A bright, dense body and a juicy pro- longed velvety finish convey all the power of the energy of the sun collected by the grapes on hot summer days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanterna","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45785371541667,"sku":"AskaneliSaperavi19","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Saperavi-premium.jpg?v=1744999708"},{"product_id":"orgo-mtsvane-2022-750ml","title":"Orgo Mtsvane - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eThis amber dry wine is made from 100% Mtsvane (pronounced Mah-ts-vah-nay) grapes sourced from on average 50 year old vines located in the village Kurdgelauri on the Kaheti region of Eastern Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eThis full bodied wine is fermented and then aged in Qvevri, large underground clay jars, with skin contact for 6 months. 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