Georgia - The Birthplace of Wine [Jan 7]
Friday, January 7th, 6:30-8pm
Where did wine originate? The answer may surprise you. The oldest evidence of grape wine, dating back to around 6000 BC, is from the country of Georgia. Of course, this is no surprise to the Georgians whose rich culture of wine and food is deeply ingrained into their everyday celebration of life. Join Georgian wine expert, Erika Frey, for an introduction to the birthplace of wine, and experience some of the history, traditions and rituals of this wine-obsessed land.
Learn about the Georgian wines of today many of which are uniquely amber in color and made in buried clay vessels called Qvevri. Join Erika in the Georgian tradition of toasting to peace, family, friendship, sweet memories and more. Gaumarjos! გაუმარჯოს!
You can choose to take this class at Commonwealth Wine School or Online through Zoom. Tastings are provided as part of the in-person class, or available for pick up at our school if you select the Online with Tasting Kit registration option. If you would like your kit shipped to you, please pay for shipping here. For those who choose to register for the online class only, wine lists will be provided ahead of time so that you may taste along at home.
$49 Online / $85 In Person / $100 Online with Tasting Kit
Location: Commonwealth Wine School
Instructor: Erika Frey