Festivals

The New Wine Festival (May 9th 2026) in Mtatsminda park is the biggest single day public wine festival in Tbilisi. Over 200 producers were represented. I managed to taste 115 wines from 31 producers. This article is a multi-round-up because there are a lot of wine festivals this time of year! So as well as...Read More

Over 2 days of the Zero Compromise Tbilisi wine festival (May 1st&2nd 2026), I managed to taste 200 wines from 47 producers. Another very well attended event with Zero Compromise 2026. The wine, food and atmosphere make this one of the must-go wine festivals of the year in Tbilisi. As for the wines, the majority...Read More

Wine Ambassadors Event at Sheraton Metekhi Tbilisi (on Sun May 3rd 2026) was a well curated tasting event which featured maybe 80+ producers, back for it’s 3rd year in the new and slightly larger location, the overall standard is very high. I managed to taste 112 wines (inc. 1 brandy) from 33 producers. Women in...Read More

The Gurian Wine Festival is a smaller local festival focused mainly on winemakers from the Guria region of west Georgia. In 2025 this was held in the lovely forest location of the historic Eristavi Palace near the town of Chokhatauri, on Saturday June 28th. I managed to taste 75 wines from 28 producers. The Tbilisi...Read More

We had a fantastic time, as always, at the Bolnisi festival in the old Swabian/German town of Bolnisi (Ekaterinefield) south of Tbilisi. Following this I was privileged to attend a small group wine tasting of 12 rare wines at Sadzvele Wine Bar in Tbilisi, so I’ve included information on this as it was quite fascinating....Read More

The New Wine Festival (May 10th 2025) in Mtatsminda park is the biggest single day wine festival in Tbilisi. Over 200 producers were represented. I managed to taste 105 wines from 32 producers. And the weather was perfect this year! The focus of this festival is “new wine”. Georgia has had quite the focus on...Read More

Wine Ambassadors Event at Wyndham Grand (on May 1st 2025) was a well curated tasting event which featured maybe 50 producers, back for it’s second year, the overall standard is very high. I managed to taste 97 wines from 35 producers. Saamuri Natural Wine Festival (May 4th 2025) is hosted by the Saamuri wine salon...Read More

Over 2 days of the Zero Compromise Tbilisi wine festival (May 2nd+3rd 2025), I managed to taste 227 wines from 58 producers. Another very fun event with Zero Compromise. The wine, food and atmosphere make this one of the must-go wine festivals of the year, and the post-industrial ruin style venue adds to the appeal....Read More

If you’re looking for an unforgettable spring getaway, Georgia is a country that will leave you speechless—both for its breathtaking landscapes and its rich history and culture. Spring in Georgia is like flipping open a beautifully illustrated book, where every page holds vibrant landscapes, ancient traditions, and a food scene that will have your mouth...Read More

Winter in Tbilisi transforms the Georgian capital into a charming holiday scene. Festive lights adorn the streets, the scent of spiced wine wafts through the air, and carols can be heard in all the stores. However, Christmas in Tbilisi offers a unique experience that may surprise tourists. Due to the mix of Orthodox and Western...Read More