Wine

Georgia knows how to make wine, whether it's red, white, or amber. The world's oldest wine area, with a reputation for exceptional produce (rumor has it that they used to throw out little bottles of wine to newcomers at customs, how cool is that!). This is absolutely one of the things to know before traveling to Georgia.

In Georgia, you'll be met with a completely new lexicon of grapes as you sit down to your much-anticipated first glass. You may become absolutely addicted after your first taste of the gently sweet Kinzmarauli followed by the trademark Saperavi. You can nearly always find wine on the menu practically anywhere in the nation, and you can almost always bank on it being both tasty and inexpensive.

However, the 'homemade' food sold in certain guesthouses and restaurants is typically poor and should not be compared to the good stuff. It's like a berry cordial with a shot of bourbon. A day or weekend excursion to Signagi and Khaketi is a must on any Georgian itinerary for anyone wishing to sample the complete buffet of Georgian grapes direct from the wineries. Are you looking for something a little more potent? A hefty chacha swig should do the trick!