Georgia is 2026’s most exciting wine destination

When it comes to wine-making, it is usually Italy, France, Spain and the United States that dominate the award circuit. After all, who isn’t partial to a full-bodied Bordeaux, a plummy Rioja, a tart Chianti, or an oaky Californian Chardonnay?

But this year, there are a number of Eastern European countries making a name for themselves in this space – most notably Romania and Georgia.

Georgia, in particular, is entering a “remarkable new chapter in its evolution”, according to Iryna…