Taste of Tradition
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.
Options
Cooking Masterclass & Dining
Duration: 8 hours
Full board dining and wine
What's included in Taste of Tradition
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Food 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
Inclusions
- 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
- 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+
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We agree on exact pickup location over phone.
Meeting / End Points
- Visitors can contact us by mail or on the phone to identify exact meeting point.
