Taste of Tradition

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This experience offers an immersive journey into the heart of Georgian culture, blending hands-on culinary traditions with authentic winemaking practices at Kardanakhi Estate. Unlike typical wine tours, guests are welcomed into the estate's historic wine cellar to explore ancient qvevri winemaking methods—a UNESCO-recognized tradition. Participants engage in traditional bread baking in a tone oven, crafting fresh bread served alongside estate-made cheese and house-made pesto, paired with our natural wines.

The highlight is a Georgian Cuisine Masterclass, where guests learn to prepare iconic Kakhetian dishes like Mtsvadi and Bozbashi, followed by a traditional Supra—a communal feast with curated wine pairings and stories about Georgian hospitality. This is more than a tour—it’s an authentic cultural immersion into the flavors, history, and spirit of Georgia.

Example Menu

Starter

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with the Jonjoly

Starter

Cheese Plate (Local Cheese)

Main

Grilled Pork Or Veal

Main

Khashlama

Main

Fish

Dessert

Churchkhela

What's Included

Snacks
Lunch
Full Georgian traditional dinner.
It includes the tasting of white and red wines, fortified wine and homemade Chacha/grape vodka.
Private transportation
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We agree on exact pickup location over phone.

OR
Meeting point

Visitors can contact us by mail or on the phone to identify exact meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Program:

11:00 - 11:45 Welcome to the Estate & Wine Cellar Tour
Introduction to Georgian winemaking traditions
Exploration of historic cellars and qvevri
Discussion of natural wine production methods
11:45 - 13:00 Traditional Bread Making Experience
Learn the art of Georgian bread making
Hands-on experience baking in traditional tone
Light lunch featuring fresh bread, estate cheese, and pesto
Wine pairing selected to complement the flavors
13:00 - 15:30 Georgian Cuisine Masterclass
Introduction to traditional Kakhetian cooking methods
Preparation of regional specialties including:
Mtsvadi (Georgian barbecue)
Choice of traditional main dish (e.g. Bozbashi)
Georgian salad with local ingredients
15:30 - 17:00 Traditional Georgian Supra
Feast featuring dishes prepared during the masterclass
Curated wine pairings for each course
Discussion of Georgian dining traditions and culture

Note: Schedule times are approximate and may be adjusted based on group size and preferences. Program starts at either 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age restriction for Alcohol Drink, Person must be 18+
Supplied by Kardanakhi Estate

Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Restaurants
Dinner
Food & Drink
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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