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The Story

The Idea Behind
8000 Vintages

8000 Vintages was created to make discovering Georgian wine more thoughtful, transparent, and inspiring. We bring together independently selected wines, passionate winemakers, and a growing community of wine lovers in one place - online and in person.

At the heart of our approach is a belief that choosing wine should be about more than familiar labels or established reputations. Through independent selection and blind tasting, we focus on the quality, character, and individuality of each wine, creating a fairer way for exceptional bottles to be discovered.

Our collection reflects the remarkable diversity of Georgian wine, bringing together established producers, small family cellars, and emerging winemakers from across the country. Beyond our shelves, we create opportunities to explore wine through stories, tastings, curated experiences, and a community built around curiosity and shared discovery.

Our goal is simple: to help every great wine earn its place, regardless of the size or reputation of the winery behind it - and to make discovering Georgian wine a more meaningful and rewarding experience for everyone.

"Every bottle should be discovered for what is inside it, not for the name on the label."

About us

From a Wine Shop to a Wine Community

8000 Vintages is a Georgian wine platform built around discovery, independent selection, and direct connection with the people behind the wines.

Our collection brings together wines from across Georgia, from established producers to small family cellars and emerging winemakers. Through our online store, wine bars, tastings, curated collections, and community, we create different ways to discover and experience Georgian wine.

Our Mission

To make exceptional Georgian wine easier to discover, understand, and enjoy — while giving every deserving winemaker an equal opportunity to be seen.

We connect people with wines through independent selection, meaningful stories, and experiences that bring Georgian wine culture closer to everyone.

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Irakli Chkhaidze. Founder of 8000 Vintages

We created 8000 Vintages with a simple belief: every great wine deserves to be discovered for what is inside the bottle, not for the name on the label.

Irakli Chkhaidze

What We Believe In

The principles that guide how we select wines, support winemakers, and build our community.

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Quality comes first.

Independent Selection

Wines are evaluated through an independent selection process focused on what is inside the bottle.

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The wine speaks before the label.

Blind Tasting

Blind tasting helps create a fairer and more objective approach to wine selection.


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Great wine can come from anywhere.

Equal Opportunity

We give small family cellars and emerging producers the opportunity to stand alongside established wineries.

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Discovery is better when shared.

Wine Community

We bring together wine lovers, winemakers, experts, and experiences to create a living community around Georgian wine.

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Wine Testing Experience

Discover Georgian wine through guided tastings and expert recommendations.

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Sommelier Wine Box

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