2022 Schuchmann Wines Saperavi Red Dry, Georgia, Kakheti, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$14.00USD

This is fermented and aged in Kvevri (Amphorae) for nine months with no additional SO2 added (i.e. a "natural wine").  Purple/ruby in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has cranberries, cherries, clay and an interested fresh "twig" note to it.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, tart cherries with slight clay notes.  Some depth.  Good finish.  A nice wine that is drinking well now.  Good on its own but better with food.  A nice choice with a potato and cheese casserole.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  A great value on a bit different wine.

2023 Khareba George 3 Rkatsiteli, Georgia, Kakheti, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
85
Grade: 
B

This is from the country of Georgia and made from 100% Rkatsiteli grapes.  Silvery/gold in color, clear and bright/  The nose is nice with a touch of peach and mild orange peel.  On the palate, some minerality with a bit of honey.  Dry.  Clipped finish.  This will be better with some food.  I worked well with a variety of hard and soft cheeses.  Drink over the next year or two.

2021 Askaneli Saperavi Qvevri Dry Red Wine, Georgia, Kakheti, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

This is 100% Saperavi grapes which is fermented in Amphoras called Qvevri that are buried in the ground.  This method of making wine is 7,000 years old.  The resulting wine is very good.  Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black currants, earthiness, and slight mushroom notes.  Complex.  The wine is full bodied with medium tannins.  Bright acidity.  On the palate, this drinks very easy.  Clean with good fruit.  Black currants with underlying forest floor and slight mushroom.  This drinks well on its own but is better with food.  This went well with a variety of foods i

2019 Teliani Valley Saperavi Glekhuri Qvevri Kisiskhevi, Georgia, Kakheti, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$30.00USD

This is 100% Saperavi grapes made in Kakheti in eastern Georgia and made in Kvevri (amphorae).  Very nice showing for this wine.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with black cherries, cherries, and currants.  Medium to full bodied with firm tannins.  A strong backbone of acidity.  On the palate, black cherries, cherries and slight blueberries with light clay notes underneath.  Nice finish.  This is drinking well now but works better with food.  Roasted fowl or mushrooms would be a nice choice.  drink over the next five to eight years.  

2017 Shumi Iberiuli Saperavi, Georgia, Kakheti, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2017
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$21.00USD

This is made from Saperavi grapes from Shumi's Satrabakho Vineyard in Kakheti, Georgia.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with black cherries, cassis, char and black pepper.  Full bodied.  On the palate, this is concentrated and deep.  Flavors of black cherries, some cassis with underlying char.  Good acidity.  Long finish.  This is delicious and drinks like a Cab/Zin blend.  Very international in style, it is a nice value and should be a popular wine among friends.  It drinks great on its own and would work well with burgers or ribs off the grill.  dri

2019 Dilao Saperavi, Georgia, Kakheti, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$16.00USD

This is 100% Saperavi fermented in Kvevri (Amphorae) and aged in both Kvevri and Stainless (for stabilization).  It made with minimum interference in a "natural" style.  The result is a very nice  red wine that is a remarkable value.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with plums, black cherries, charred rocks, and black pepper.  Medium to full bodied.  Strong acidity.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this has black cherries, bramble (think Zin) and underlying char.  Nice finish.  This is tasty and easy drinking  with some depth.  It drinks well on its ow

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