Episode 293: The rebirth of wine

Episode 293: The rebirth of wine

June 22, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 293

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The episode explores the revival of Georgia's ancient wine culture through the lens of a young winemaker from the post-Soviet generation.

Ahead of the July 1 release of Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV, we tell the story of the world’s oldest winemaking nation. After enduring 8,000 years of history—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. Go to sommtv.com to subscribe and look out for our new film July 1st.

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