SHABO Winery: How Ukrainian Wine Found a Home at City Vino

Posted on 17 December 2025
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, ukraine
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On Monday, December 15th, City Vino was awarded a plaque recognizing us as one of the Top 10 retail shops for SHABO wine sales in the United States. I am completely floored. Yes, SHABO was part of our Wine Cru back in June, and yes, some bottles sold then. But what surprised me most was what happened afterward. The continued interest. The questions. The repeat purchases. The genuine curiosity. The demand came directly from you. As always, we aim to serve our community, and Fredericksburg embraced Ukrainian wine with enthusiasm. That kind of openness and trust is never assumed and never taken lightly.

Sam Lerman SPYRT Worldwide brings Ukrainian Wine to Virginia

Posted on 13 May 2025
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, chardonnay, Georgia, merlot, saperavi, ukraine
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Sam Lerman, CEO of Spyrt Worldwide, a company focused on importing Ukrainian wine, vodka, and other spirits, visited City Vino to share his remarkable journey, the story of SHABO Winery, and a flight of eight Ukrainian wines with the King George Wine Society. The evening was a captivating blend of history, personal mission, and exceptional winemaking. Here are the highlights of a night that took guests from the shores of the Black Sea to the vineyards of Odesa, Ukraine.