Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Kakheti

When this was built, in the 11th century, it was the tallest church in Georgia. And it remained so for nearly 1,000 years.

These large clay pots are buried in the ground, and the wine is fermented in them. These lie scattered near an old church. Apparently, families bring them and leave them when they are unable to fulfil commitments they may have made.

Gremi, close to Telavi in Georgia. It used to be the capital of the region known as Kakheti, from the 15th to 17th centuries.

After wine tasting, we were invited to have a look at how they bake their bread.

Always friendly, some Georgians greet us to their country as they pass by.

We found this little winery in Tsinandali. We walked to it, and asked if they do tastings. The lady spoke reasonably good English, and said they did. 5 lari for wine tasting, and 10 lari for wine with some food. (That's about $3 and $6 respectively). So we decided to get some food as we had not eaten any lunch yet. After bringing out a stew, and a variety of salads and pickles, and a basket of home made bread, she brought out the wine for us to taste. One litre of white, and one litre of red! Oh, and there was some spirit called tchatcha (like grappa) to wash it all down with! Lucky we were walking!

In the cellar of the Chavchavadze family estate in Tsinandali.

In Signaghi, looking north.

On the roof of a church, built in to the walls of Signaghi. Looking down over the town, and St Georges church. Behind that, the plains stretch out, the fertile grape growing region of eastern Georgia. And suddenly, in the distance, the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains rise up. This is so perfect.