| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Blend | Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Kakheti Georgian Republic |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $28.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2025-08-20 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Mtsvane, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Rkatsiteli
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Sipping this bottle is like sipping time. It is from the Republic of Georgia, which long ago embraced skin contact wine to the point that it became a significant part of their national identity. It is even said that the Georgian script is inspired by the grapevine. This wine is a blend of Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane from the sloping vineyards of Teliani in the famed Kakheti region. The wine is fermented in qvevri — clay pots traditional in Georgian winemaking — and aged on the skins for seven months. This is a classic example of wines you will encounter from here, and it’s delicious. The nose is full of spiced citrus and beeswax with a good dose of orange cream and ginger. The palate has a wonderful depth with great supportive acidity. This is a true Georgian white wine, love it.
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