I'm a 20+ year veteran in the wine and spirits industry who loves innovation. I'm interviewing those who are creating it from agriculture to glass. We will deep dive into their journey and provide insights to help yours. We will discuss their major industry pain points and outlook for the future. If my guest has an item to drink or eat we will try it throughout the podcast. Come on the journey with us! Now On YouTube!!     https://www.youtube.com/@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST

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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST

Jessie Ott

Welcome

Changing Up the Format

How it started

Why was it Called the Silk Road?

Original Style Brand

Why the Trade Route is Called Silk Road?

Types of Georgian Grapes

Keeping Indigenous Varietals Alive

Why They Created Their Own Label

Our COVID-19 Shift

Tasting Manavi

Tasting Khikhvi

Does the Low Oxygen Contact Help the Wine Age?

Tasting Saperavi Reserve

Tasting Alazani

On-Premise Restaurant Strategy

Produced by Fedora J Productions

[Part 2] Yanick Arakelov's Journey: Owner of Silk Road Wines from the Country of Georgia