How are the ancient Hattian and Kaska peoples related to Georgians and the population of the Georgian region of Achara? How does Zesopeli, a small village in Achara, encapsulate all of Georgia? What makes Georgian—and specifically Acharian—winemaking, religion, chanting, architecture, and other traditions so special? And what in the world is wine-Georgianing?

All these questions—and many others—are answered in One Village, One Nation, the latest book by David Gorji, an American author, traveler, and linguist of Georgian descent.