The Ghvino Forum is a celebration of 8,000 years of living wine culture in Georgia, where the origins of wine, uninterrupted Qvevri wine-making tradition and unique varietal distinctiveness evolved into the elegance of modern-day wine making. It is an annual event of the America Georgia Business Council, aiming to advance the understanding of the origin of vine and wine culture, and to explore the intersection of wine, society, and business in Georgia and beyond. It is co-organized with the Robert Mondavi Institute, Center for Wine Economics.

June 23, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Location: Robert Mondavi Institute, UC Davis, CA

Discussion Issues:

• Developmental Impact of the Wine Industry in Georgia
• Marketing of Georgian Wines in the United States

June 24, 3:00 to 7:30 pm
Location: Technology Innovation Center, San Francisco, CA

Discussion Issues:

• Cultural Heritage of Georgia as a Source of Competitiveness
• Economics of Georgian Wine
• Traceability of Wine
• Curated Tasting of Selected Georgian Wines
• Public Tasting, Food and Wine Pairing