01 Sep 2021
We wanted to drink Kakhetian qvevri wines and take a horse ride in Signaghi. Travel Mates delivered everything and then some. We began with an audience with a qvevri maker and our guide Temo helped to translate. His English was excellent and made it possible for us to ask in-depth questions and really engage with the artisan. We tasted the qvervri maker's (superb) wine, went to three other locations for tastings in Telavi and Signaghi, and spent some time exploring Signaghi. Temo was extremely knowledgeable and personable and had a great sense of humor. In addition to providing background on the history of the places we visited, Temo was able to answer our many, many questions about Georgian culture and norms so patiently and candidly. By the end of the day we felt we were saying goodbye to a friend.