UK wine lovers always have a lot on their plates (and in their glasses). Trade tastings, direct-to-consumer events, upscale wine dinners, master classes and casual wine quizzes – there is always something to pick from if one loves wine and wants to know more about it.

New findings from a research project conducted by an international team of scientists have confirmed that the beginnings of viticulture and winemaking can be traced to around 6000 B.C., in Georgia.