Wines of Georgia is coming to Chicago!
Wines of Georgia is hitting the road in 2026, bringing an exclusive trade tasting to Verve Wine in Chicago on Thursday, May 14th.
Join us to explore one of the world’s most historic wine cultures, with 8,000 years of continuous winemaking tradition and more than 500 indigenous grape varieties. This stop on Wines of Georgia’s Grand tour will feature products currently available in the U.S. market, and local to Chicago, providing an intimate look at these incredible wines.
This walk-around tasting offers trade professionals the opportunity to discover distinctive native varieties and qvevri winemaking tradition, explore Georgia’s key regions and terroirs, gain insight into the category’s growth and momentum in the U.S., and identify versatile wines suited for retail and on-premise programs. As global interest in Georgia continues to grow, this is an ideal time to deepen your understanding of the category and find your favorite!.
We’ll be pouring an exciting selection of wines from GEO US Trading, Georgian Wine House, Silk Road Wine, Teliani Valley Kapistoni Wines, Dugladze, Brave Selections, Corus, and Parsons.
We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday, May 14th in Chicago!
Schedule of Events:
11:30 AM –12:00 PM: Mini Masterclass Session 1 (SOLD OUT!)
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Trade Walk-Around
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Mini Masterclass Session 2
Cheers/Gaumarjos!
ABOUT GEORGIA:
This small country is located at the eastern edge of the Black Sea, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and is recognized as the birthplace of wine, with evidence dating back 8,000 years. Georgia is known for its amber wines and its traditional winemaking methods using qvevri (large clay vessels), while also producing wines in the European, or international style more familiar to today's consumers. Georgia embraces its more than 500 native grapes, which provide a whole new range of flavors for wine lovers to discover. Wine is an integral part of Georgia, inseparable from the cuisine, culture, hospitality and connection with family and friends.