Yesterday, Tanvi and I took an orange wine-tasting class. Fun fact: orange wines are white wines made like red wines! Their official name is skin-contact whites, where white grapes have been fermented with their skins.

A lot of orange wine is made in the country of Georgia. And usually enjoyed in a Georgian tradition of a supra. It’s a fancy feast with delicious food, flowing wine…and a toastmaster (tamada) to keep things lively.

The tamada is expected to keep the festivities moving — raising a toast, singing a song, and keeping things merry. Dinners can last multiple hours and can have even 100 guests at the table.

It made me smile. I’ve always loved long dinners. It was lovely to learn about another culture that honors this tradition. For me, ending the day with your loved ones is a blessing.

And do it with good food and great wine? What a treat.