Georgia is thought to be the world 's oldest wine growing area . Evidence of wine - making stretches goes back over 8,000 years . Russian embargo on Georgian wine since 1991 initially hit industry hard . Many producers have improved production and looked for new markets .
Georgia is thought to be the world 's oldest wine producing area . History of wine-making stretches goes back over 8,000 years . Russian embargo on Georgian wine since 2006 initially hit industry hard . Many producers have improved quality and looked for new markets .