DCist.com: An Introduction to Georgian Wine in DC

The wonderful Jenny Holm (of The Georgian Table) just wrote a great article on DCist.com entitled
“An Introduction to Georgian Wine in D.C” which is well worth the read. Jenny provides a great  overview including Georgian grape varietals, Georgian wine making techniques, climate and where to enjoy Georgian wine in DC. She writes:

Rkatsiteli, Kisi, Saperavi, Ojaleshi. You might not have heard of them, but they’re already listed on some of the trendiest wine lists in town, from Compass Rose to Red Hen. They’re Georgian wines and they’re worth seeking out.

She recommends to go taste Georgian wines at the following restaurants and stores:

Where to find them: Compass Rose (1346 T St. NW) offers at least half a dozen Georgian wines by the glass and by the bottle at any given time. They also make cocktails featuring Georgian sparkling wine and chacha (Georgian grappa). Red Hen (1822 1st St. NW) regularly features Georgian wines in the “orange” section of its list. Iron Gate (1734 N St. NW) recently started offering Georgian selections.

For Georgian wine to take home, visit Batch 13 wine shop (1724 14th St. NW), which is Georgian-owned and operated. There’s also a decent selection of Georgian bottles at Potomac Wines and Spirits (3100 M St. NW), Rodman’s (5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW), and Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits (3423 Connecticut Ave. NW).