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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 295: The holy grail of wine cellars with Irakli Gilauri & Alex Fondren

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An exclusive conversation about one of the most extraordinary discoveries in the history of wine with Irakli Gilauri of Gilauri Wines & Alex Fondren.Hidden beneath a capital city lies a forgotten cellar filled with bottles dating back centuries—wines with possible ties to Napoleon, the Russian Czars, Joseph Stalin, and even the Nazis. Long considered little more than legend, this remarkable collection may be the closest thing the wine world has to a true holy grail.Subscribe to SOMMTV.com to watch our new documentary, Echoes of Wine, which has been selling out screenings. You’ll also gain access to hours of exclusive bonus content, and this is only the beginning. Stay tuned as we continue to uncover the remarkable story behind this legendary cellar.

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