BL #56: Georgian Wine Tasting

Asia » Georgia
August 27th 2014

Published: September 30th 2017

Geo: 41.9195, 45.4708Being renowned for wine, both its current-day production and its long and storied history, any visit to Georgia would not be complete without a visit to one of its wine-growing regions to sample a few of the many wineries. It's always interesting to see how different countries approach oenotourism, especially in the former Soviet Republics, simply for the novelty of wine ... Read Full Entry

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Making football friends

Qvevri ...

... I believe this is a four or five-ton qvevri, which are no longer commonly made. Two-ton versions are now more popular.

View from the Botanic Garden

Looking Down from the Botanic Garden to the Port in Wellington

So many sunsets were viewed from this spot!

The First Wine Tasting ...

... it's a good thing that subsequent wine tastings were not as substantial as this, otherwise I would've passed out after the third one.

Wellington

City View

Favorite Mexican restaurant in Vero.

Khareba Winery ...

... some very expensive wines on offer, some costing over 90 Euros.

University Football Field

My Location for the Night..

Tony on his way back to shore.

Tunnels Under Khareba

Not much room to grow

All the Flat Land is taken up by Buildings

This marina had good facilities & was almost empty

View Over Kakheti ...

... the best part of the Khareba Winery, as I was left unimpressed with the food, the wine, and the service.

Artwork

Nice...

During peak season they put 3 boats per mooring

Some Of the Best Watermelon You'll Find Anywhere

Mainstreet Wellington

Main Drag in Wellington

Vero Beach street concert. Wonderful community!

Restaurant Saperavi at the Khareba Winery ...

... started with some traditional Georgian corn bread - a bit dry and dense, I much preferred the homemade version we had on the tour to Davit Gareja.

Port Side

Port Side View

28th August 2014

John Sangster
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We are following your exciting trail Heinz with envy. I have a very old friend that I have not seen for over 40 years, who lives not far from your current location, so if you could find a telephone number for Henri du Cladier of 20 Glentui
Place, Waikawa, Picton 7220, South Island NZ. and say "Hi" I would be grateful.Bon Voyage, my free spirited friend.John Sangster

28th August 2014

heinz
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Hi JohnI will try to look up you friend on my way back to the North Island in about 2 weeks time , Im currently in Graymoth 500 k to the south.... Cheers and hello to Victoria ....

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