About this episode

The episode explores the country of Georgia, highlighting its wine, history, and culture, including experiences at the WINECAST Festival.

We’re taking you to the incredible country of Georgia, one of the most underrated countries in the world where wine, history, and culture come together in the most magical way in the main city of Tbilisi and beyond. We explore historic spas, wine baths, local nightlife, cultural sites, natural wonders in the Caucasus Mountains. We also dive deep into our experience at ⁠WINECAST⁠ , a five-day festival celebrating cinema, wine, and Georgian culture with film screenings, wine tastings and masterclasses, live music, and more! Highlights of Georgia: The rich history of Georgia as the birthplace of wine 🍇 Exploring Tbilisi’s food, art, nightlife, and vibrant energy Day trip to Mtskheta: Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Georgia’s Balneological Spa - sulfur and wine bath experiences The magic of WINECAST Festival 2025 – wine, cinema, and culture Supra dining traditions & the role of the Tamada (toastmaster) Visiting Kazbeggi & Gergeti Trinity Church in the Caucasus Mountains Supra feast with a local winemaker and a once-in-a-lifetime wine tasting If you want a great overview of Georgia, check out Dr. Matthew Horkey’s premier film about the country and its culture…

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