Solano Cellars
Friday, September 11th
5-8pm
Flight of 6 Wines for $25 ($15 for Club Members)
*No reservations necessary
You've heard of New World and Old World; how about Old, Old, Old world? It's a term that could really only apply to one place: Georgia, the birthplace of wine.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Georgian winemaking dates back over 8000 years, longer than any other recorded in history. To offer a bit of context, Burgundy as we know it today began to take shape a mere 1,000 years ago. So as Kakheti celebrated its 7th millennium of continuous winemaking, Burgundy was little more than a twinkle in some Cistercian's eye. For centuries, the rich culture of Georgian wine faced significant disruptions, ranging from Greek, Roman, and Ottoman occupations (among others) to Soviet industrialization, which threatened to wipe out indigenous varieties entirely. But a tradition with roots as deep as Georgia's is irrepressible, and small family vineyards preserved old plots of native varieties and protected their winemaking culture.
Now, old-school and new wave Georgian winemakers alike are finding a home on the international stage. And LA-based Nomadic Distribution represents the best of both worlds, from historic producers steeped in tradition to emerging talents pushing the boundaries of winemaking. Veronica Delgado will join us to showcase the full spectrum of modern Georgia: lively whites with blistering acidity, reds ranging from light & lively to inky & brooding, and of course, their iconic amber wines.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Georgian winemaking dates back over 8000 years, longer than any other recorded in history. To offer a bit of context, Burgundy as we know it today began to take shape a mere 1,000 years ago. So as Kakheti celebrated its 7th millennium of continuous winemaking, Burgundy was little more than a twinkle in some Cistercian's eye. For centuries, the rich culture of Georgian wine faced significant disruptions, ranging from Greek, Roman, and Ottoman occupations (among others) to Soviet industrialization, which threatened to wipe out indigenous varieties entirely. But a tradition with roots as deep as Georgia's is irrepressible, and small family vineyards preserved old plots of native varieties and protected their winemaking culture.
Now, old-school and new wave Georgian winemakers alike are finding a home on the international stage. And LA-based Nomadic Distribution represents the best of both worlds, from historic producers steeped in tradition to emerging talents pushing the boundaries of winemaking. Veronica Delgado will join us to showcase the full spectrum of modern Georgia: lively whites with blistering acidity, reds ranging from light & lively to inky & brooding, and of course, their iconic amber wines.