Wine ban forces Georgia's ancient vineyards to branch out

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Grapes of wrath – Russia imposed an embargo on wine from Georgia in 2006, resulting in an immediate 50% loss in exports. Many of the country's vineyards have found new markets but sales are still below pre-2006 levels.
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The cost of the embargo – While the sales of wine from Georgia are still below pre-embargo levels, the value has doubled in the last five years. Boutique winery Schuchmann Wines retails their product at between $10 and $20.
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Part of the country's identity – Wine is a part of Georgia's culture and national identity and supported by the country's president Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured right).
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