Polish Wine’s Quiet Renaissance Is Here to Stay
Listen up: Poland isn’t just a vodka kingdom anymore. For decades, the country’s wine scene was buried under stereotypes—sickly-sweet moonshine, forgotten vineyards, and a legacy of frost, war, and communist-era neglect. But something is shifting. Across its 16 regions, a new generation of winemakers is rewriting the script, turning Poland into a hidden gem for lovers of bold, expressive vintages. The revival began in 2008, when relaxed regulations let small-scale growers experiment beyond the frost-resistant hybrids that once dominated. Today, over 600 wineries thrive, with clusters in the southeast and southwest—regions now buzzing with riesling, pinot noir, and even cabernet…