"I Am Gradually Discovering the Exceptional Quality of Georgian Wines" – ISG President
Organized by the National Wine Agency, a delegation from the International Sommelier Guild (ISG) visited Georgia. The delegation included ISG President Joseph Miller and sommeliers from six countries: the United States, China, Mexico, Türkiye, Brazil, and Latvia.
During their visit, the guests toured Georgian wine cellars and wineries in the Kakheti, Imereti, and Kartli regions. In addition to the regional tour, a special professional Walk-around Tasting was held in Tbilisi for wine experts, featuring wines from 15 Georgian wine-producing companies.
"This is my second trip to Georgia, and the country continues to make an extraordinary impression on me. I am gradually discovering the exceptional quality of the wines produced here. I believe it is extremely important for Georgia to continue focusing on quality. It is not only about the qvevri and the winemaking method itself, but also about the way Georgia uses its many unique Vitis vinifera grape varieties. These varieties pair remarkably well with food and are very versatile from the perspectives of hospitality, service, and cuisine. We can achieve a great deal together with Georgia. The country has the potential to become highly successful in international markets," said Joseph Miller.
The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) is one of the world's leading and most recognized educational organizations in the field of wine and the sommelier profession. The organization provides accredited educational programs for both aspiring and professional sommeliers.
ISG certifications are highly valued in the global restaurant, hospitality, and wine industries. The programs cover not only wine tasting, but also management, service standards, winemaking technology, and the art of food and wine pairing. The organization currently operates in more than 40 countries and offers educational programs in over 14 languages.
The ISG curriculum also includes a dedicated course on Georgia's 8,000-year-old wine history and culture.
