British Writer Andrew Jefford Presents Georgian Wine in Japan

Andrew Jefford, a well-known British wine writer, held a Georgian wine seminar "Why Georgian Wine Is Important" within the exhibition "Georgia-Homeland of Wine" in Tokyo.

Andrew Jefford spoke about the importance of Georgian wine, the varieties of Georgian vines, the appellation of origins of Georgian wines and the varieties characteristic to Georgian regions. The English writer emphasized the importance of Georgian wine, noting that Georgia had introduced a new category: Qvevri wine.

The following wines were presented at the seminar attended by Japanese wine experts: "Tsinandali 2016" (Tsinandali Old Estate), "Khikhvi, Qvevri 2017" (Shalvino), "Mtsvane, Qvevri, Iberiuli 2016" (Shumi), "Krakuna, Qvevri, 2015” “Winery Khareba”, “Tavkveri 2016” (Chateau Mukhrani),”Qvevri, Saperavi 2017 "(Teleta / Orgo)," Tamada, Grand Reserve, Red Saperavi 2014 "(GWS).

Andrew Jefford has visited Georgia several times. In his own assessments, he describes Georgian wine as "high quality" and says he considers wine to be the most important product of Georgia. "Who can refuse to taste the wine of the country that is the homeland of wine and has eight thousand years of wine history?" Jefford asks.

Jefford 's event was held with the support of the Georgian National Intellectual Property Center "Sakpatenti".

The project "Georgia – Homeland of Wine," organized by the National Wine Agency and Association "Georgian Wine" is implemented by Sony Music Communication and the company TOPPAN partnership. The exhibition combines unique archaeological exhibits and modern technologies, the concept of which is based on the uniqueness of Georgian wine culture. Exhibition "Georgia – Homeland of Wine" was opened on March 10 in "Terrada Warehouse" and will last until May 7.