American journalists experience Georgia
U.S. journalists Victor Shiblie, Larry Luxner, Whitney Pipkin, and Mary Beth Durkin writing for “Washington Diplomat“, “Huffington Post“, “Forbes“, “Jewish Telegraphic Agency”, “Food & Wine Magazine“, “National Geographic“, “Tea and Coffe Magazine”, “Journal of Commerce”, “Global Atlanta” and “Condé Nast“ went to Georgia to learn more about country’s touristic potential, investment opportunities, culture, cuisine, unique features of wine and tea production.
Guided by the Georgian National Tourism Administration, a delegation of U.S. journalists traveled from the capital city Tbilisi to the renowned winemaking region Kakheti. They went up to the northern border with Russia in Kazbegi (Dariali Gorge), and visited the west Georgian city of Kutaisi before ending the trip in the Black Sea coast town Batumi.
Journalists had an opportunity to flavor traditionally made unique Kvevri (Clay Pot) wines at Kakhetian Wineries and taste Georgian dishes. “The rotund clay vessels have been used to ferment grapes, along with their stems and seeds, into a wine that is surprising tannic, amber in color and becoming renowned around the world. Just this week, archeologists said they’ve found more evidence that the country’s winemaking tradition is the oldest in the world, dating back to 6,000 BC,” wrote Whitney Pipkin in her article “GEORGIA: CUISINE, CULTURE, ANTIQUITY TUCKED INTO ONE WEE COUNTRY”
The visiting media stopped by Gori and toured along the occupation line witnessing grave humanitarian and social challenges, as well as psychological problems of the families separated by barbwire and the Russian military in the village Khurvaleti.
Meetings with the governmental officials and private sector brought light to the challenges and successes of the growing Georgian economy and investment climate.
See more articles:
Global Atlanta / “In Russia’s Shadow, ‘Other’ Georgia Draws Investment, Record Tourist Numbers” by Larry Luxner
The Journal of Commerce / “Georgia to soon choose operator of Black Sea container port” by Larry Luxner