On November 8th, more than 30 winemakers from Georgia gathered in Brooklyn for a first-of-its-kind celebration: the Amber Georgia Wine Fair. Organized by the Natural Wine Association of Georgia, the National Wine Agency of Georgia, and New York’s Ruffian Wine Bar, the wine fair offered an immersive experience into one of Georgia’s most distinctive wine traditions.

Producers and natural winemakers poured tastes from across Georgia’s diverse regions, giving wine drinkers an opportunity to explore Georgia’s amber (or “orange”) wines. Kosta of Saperavi Brothers, shared many of our most iconic producers including Artizani, Chubini, and Marmenio. One of our newest partners- Ketevan of Tilisma Winery- was also invited to share her wines with the New York market. The event went far beyond wine, too. Designed to bring a touch of Tbilisi to New York, the festival featured Georgian food, music, and cultural experiences that reflected the country’s traditions.

For those thirsty for history, the Amber Georgia Wine Fair offered a rare chance to experience the birthplace of wine in a single afternoon, and further connect U.S. wine drinkers with Georgian wines.