Food & Wine
On October 14, Georgia celebrates Svetitskhovloba, a national holiday dedicated to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (“the Living Pillar Cathedral”) located in Georgia’s historical town of Mtskheta. The festival is also referred to as Mtskhetoba (celebrating the day of Mtskheta). On this day, special religious services are held in churches throughout Georgia. On October 14, the Georgian Orthodox
ith the support of the National Wine Agency and organized by the agency’s contractor marketing company Red Bridge, a presentation of Georgian wine was held in the Japanese city of Fukuoka. Kenichi Ohashi—Japan’s only Master of Wine and Director of Red Bridge—delivered a comprehensive presentation on Georgia’s winemaking history, native grape varieties, and its modern wine industry.
The Japanese capital city of Tokyo hosted a presentation of Georgian wine with the support of the National Wine Agency of the country and Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, the Agency said on Tuesday. The presentation featured two main segments – a wine tasting led by Ana Godabrelidze, the Tasting Commission Chair at the Agency,
Celebrating the world’s oldest known winemaking tradition, the inaugural Clay Wine Contest successfully launched with more than 80 submissions representing nine countries. This new platform spotlights wines crafted in clay vessels—such as Amphora and Qvevri—and aims to connect both wine professionals and enthusiasts. Highlights from the 2025 Contest Judges provided detailed feedback instead of traditional
For the second consecutive year, Tsinandali Estate proudly hosted the esteemed wine symposium of the Swiss association “Grand Jury du Vin.” Over the course of two days, wines from some of Europe’s most prestigious wine houses were showcased, offering an exclusive tasting experience. Renowned producers such as Romanee Conti, Clos de Tart, Pol Roger, and
Tsinandali, Georgia – October 4-5, 2024: The Tsinandali Estate, the Radisson Collection Hotel, will proudly host the second wine symposium of the Swiss association “Grand Jury Du Vin.” Established in 1996 in Switzerland, the association has traditionally held its prestigious wine symposiums at Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Italy. However, in 2023, the Silk Road
The producer of the world-renowned reality show “From Scratch,” David Raphael Moscow, recently visited the Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection Hotel where he prepared the Georgian dish Chakafuli with the brand chef of Silk Hospitality, Irakli Asatiani. This segment will be part of the upcoming season episode dedicated to Georgia. As part of a new
Walnut Delights in Georgian Cuisine In the Georgian culinary landscape, walnuts find themselves in the spotlight, featuring prominently in an array of vegetarian dishes. Eggplant coupled with walnuts creates a mouth-watering combination. Whether fried or baked, when blended with onions, coriander, salt, and vinegar, it becomes a staple dish across Georgia. The pkhali assortment, featuring
Caucasian cuisine is a true melting pot of flavors and traditions, offering a rich and varied taste experience. Rooted in the diverse cultures of the Caucasus region, which includes countries like Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and parts of Russia, the food here is an incredible blend of European and Middle Eastern influences. The combination of local
Amid rising energy costs and inflation leading to downsizing and bankruptcy of vertical farms in Western Europe, those in emerging Europe are witnessing growth. The continent’s consideration of carbon footprint and food sustainability has led to a heightened interest in vertical farms. Vertical farming employs stacked layers of crop-growing spaces, lit by LED lights, within
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