The birthplace of wine — 8,000 years of qvevri tradition in one valley.
September is Kakheti's magic month — rtveli (grape harvest) is happening at every winery, guests are welcomed into the crush pits, and the weather is 22°C and dry. This is the single best week in the Georgian wine calendar.
Spring and early summer (April–June) are the second-best window: vineyards green up, wildflowers in Vashlovani, and daytime 20–25°C. Winter is quiet and cheap but many small cellars close.