For March, the Passport Club travels to Georgia, widely considered the birthplace of wine. Archaeological evidence suggests that winemaking has been practiced here for more than 8,000 years, making it one of the oldest wine cultures in the world.
This month’s selections highlight two classic Georgian grape varieties and the ancient traditions that still shape the country’s wines today.
Guardians Saperavi Reserve showcases Georgia’s flagship red grape. Saperavi is known for its deep color and bold structure, producing wines packed with blackberry, dark cherry, spice, and earthy complexity. It’s one of the few teinturier grapes in the world, meaning both the skin and the flesh are naturally pigmented—giving the wine its remarkable intensity.
Alongside it is Vinoterra Rkatsiteli, a traditional Georgian amber wine fermented with skin contact in clay vessels called qvevri. This ancient method creates wines with beautiful golden color, textured structure, and flavors of dried apricot, citrus peel, honey, and tea-like spice.
Together, these wines offer a glimpse into one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating wine traditions—where native grapes, clay vessels, and centuries of heritage continue to define the character of the wines.
Club members can sample all four bottle club selections and pick up their wines at the pick up event on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 or at Curio for the remainder of March.