Schuchmann Wines Tasting Room ★ 4.5
Estate tasting room at Schuchmann's Kisiskhevi winery, pouring the Vinoterra qvevri range and the classic Schuchmann label. Hotel, restaurant and wine spa sit on the same site.
A guide to tasting rooms in Kakheti.
Tasting Rooms in Kakheti
Tsinandali Estate Wine Tasting ★ 4.6
Tasting at the Chavchavadze estate in Tsinandali: five set flights of Tsinandali Estate wines served with Georgian dishes, arranged in advance through the estate.
Shumi Winery Tasting Room ★ 4.3
Guided tasting at Shumi in Tsinandali, taken with a cellar tour. The same grounds hold the winery's wine museum and a living collection of over 900 vine varieties.
Marani Tasting Room, Telavi Wine Cellar ★ 4.2
Tasting room at Telavi Wine Cellar in Kurdgelauri, where the Discover MARANI vineyard and cellar walk finishes with a flight of the house wines.
Tasting Rooms in Kakheti, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Kakheti for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Kakheti is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Kakheti estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Kakheti cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Kakheti tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Kakheti?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Kakheti rewards trust.