Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world?

Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world?

July 1, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 294

About this episode

The episode explores the potential of wines from the world's oldest winegrowing region in Georgia, featuring winemaker Irakli Gilauri.

Our newest film, Echoes of Wine , is now streaming on SOMM TV. Experience 8,000 years of history, culture, and, of course, wine in the country of Georgia. Subscribe today at SOMMtv.com . On today’s episode: What if you haven’t tasted the best wine in the world? A winemaker in the world’s oldest winegrowing region believes no one has—but that will soon change. Irakli Gilauri is determined to prove that the world’s oldest terroir can produce wines that rival, and even surpass, the greatest wine regions on earth. After spending time with him, we’re starting to believe it. If you’d like to follow his journey, stay tuned for our upcoming SOMM TV project about the remarkable story of Gilauri Wines, and join his newsletter at https://gilauri.com/

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