Ideal for: Intermediate to Advanced Time to complete: 3 hours (self-paced) Certification: NVWA/Wines of Georgia certificate and social badge Discover the ancient and alluring wines of Georgia. While winemaking in the region traces back to 6,000 BC, it has only been in recent decades that these unique wines have been shared with the rest of the world. ​​We’ve partnered with the region’s National Wine Agency to develop the only officially sanctioned English speaking course. From on-location videos to interactive maps, you’ll discover one of the world’s most significant yet lesser known wine regions. Global distribution is so recent, the wines of Georgia are hardly mentioned in WSET courses. (Before an embargo in 2006, 95 percent of Georgia’s wine exports went to Russia.) A foundation in wine is highly recommended (Wine 201 or WSET Level 2 at least). Your instructor: Catherine Bugue, Chief Education Officer/Co-Founder – WSET-Certified, dipWSET, IWP Included with your registration: Detailed profiles on all Georgian wine regions and key grape varieties 12 month (24/7) access to online course Printable PDF certificate and digital badge (with passing grade of 80% on final exam) The first and only official course in English on the wines of Georgia. You’ll receive 3 hours of immersive and comprehensive educational content, including videos, quizzes, and interactive exercises. This course covers the history and influence of Georgia in the world of wine, major grape varieties and all wine regions. By the end of the course, you will: Be able to confidently communicate the characteristics of the Wines of Georgia Feel empowered to make buying decisions for Georgian wines. Explore the ‘cradle of wine’ and the unique winemaking found in the region.