The rebirth of wine
Echoes of Wine
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22m
After 8,000 years of winemaking—and decades under Soviet rule that threatened its traditions—Georgia is experiencing a renaissance. In this episode, we meet a young winemaker from the post-Soviet generation helping restore the country’s ancient wine culture while shaping its future for generations to come.
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