Ep 206: Wines of Ukraine: Wine Regions, Innovations & Tourism with Sera Crow (Part 2)

2025-02-17

Welcome back, wine friends! This is Part Two of our deep dive into Ukrainian wine. In this episode, we continue the journey with Sera Crow, a doctor of chemistry turned wine communicator and WSET diploma holder. Born and raised in Ukraine, Sarah is a passionate ambassador for Ukrainian wine. We go beyond the grapes to explore Ukraine’s main wine regions, from the Black Sea coast to the Romanian and Hungarian borders. We also discuss the challenges winemakers face, the impact of recent conflicts, and their resilience through i...

We go beyond the grapes to explore Ukraine’s main wine regions, from the Black Sea coast to the Romanian and Hungarian borders. We also discuss the challenges winemakers face, the impact of recent conflicts, and their resilience through innovation—like infusing wines with botanicals (yes, I’ll be trying a wine-based mojito!). Finally, we look ahead to the future of Ukrainian wine tourism.

If you want to skip ahead:

03.30: The Crimea and Black sea wine regions and their history

06.00: Prince Troubetzkoy Winery, Ukraine's oldest winery, destroyed by Russians

07.30: Wineries such as Beyush Winery based on a sanctuary

09.09: The Transcarpathia Wine Region (the western most region of Ukraine)

10.00: Carpatian Sekt Rosé made from the Blaufränkisch grape by Chateau Chizay

11.16: Preference for sweeter styles in Ukraine due to Soviet Union times

14.00: Chateau Chizay’s infused wines, like Pinot Grigio with Lime and Mint Ukrainian Wine Company £14

16.30: Foraging culture in Ukraine for herbal teas and infused wines.

19.06: Developing wine regions around Kyiv

21.26: Traveling to Ukraine's Wineries - visiting Odessa, Lviv, and the Carpathians for unique wine experiences.

26.00: Resilience of Ukrainian Winemakers and continuing their work despite challenges.