Join us for an immersive journey into Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking heritage, recognized as the cradle of viticulture. Discover the country’s ancient traditions, time-honored techniques, and the profound cultural significance of wine in Georgian life.
Explore the Qvevri Method – Learn about Georgia’s UNESCO-listed qvevri winemaking process, where wine is aged in massive clay vessels buried underground, preserving centuries-old craftsmanship.
The Heart of Supra – Understand how wine is more than a drink in Georgia - it is a symbol of hospitality, unity, and storytelling, deeply embedded in the supra (traditional feast) and the role of the tamada (toastmaster).
A Global Influence – Discover how Georgia’s unique grape varieties, such as Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, have influenced the global wine industry and why natural, organic, and amber wines are gaining worldwide acclaim.
This lecture, featuring renowned speakers (to be announced), will take you beyond the glass, revealing how Georgia’s winemaking legacy continues to shape the world of wine today. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to taste history, celebrate culture, and hear where it all began!
Sponsored by Georgian Heritage Foundation Ambassador of Youth and Sports, Zaza Pachulia; Georgian Heritage Foundation Cultural Ambassador, Zaza Korinteli; Consulate General of Georgia in San Francisco; TBS Design Gallery; Qvevri Wine; Bevri; Cacao Space; and Locale.
