Made in almost the same way as the dry version of this wine (See review), but with a shorter fermentation, this semi-sweet version loses a lot of the grape’s leafy, blackcurrant character. Although not oppressively sweet, the wine feels like Read more
Vineyards at 700m “grapes are handpicked and pressed by sweet people”. A soft and silky style, which belies its eight months spent in qvevri. Packed with ripe pear and peach fruit, this is a very different style to most Kakhetian Read more
This blend of four Kkaketian grape varieties was reputedly the favoured wine of King Erekle, an 18th century Georgian monarch. And Casreli certainly make it in a style that’s fit for a king. The aromas are entrancing and multifaceted, with Read more
A fascinating blend, with the very rare Chitishvala making up 50% There’s lightness and lift here, with citrus juices and orchard fruits, plus a hint of sweetness or honey. Earthy, dried herb notes are present on the nose and the Read more
The five doctors unleash their first Khikhvi, and it’s a goodie! Plenty of those starchy, baked fruit characters that I associate with this grape variety, but there’s lift and excitement – and wonderful, nutty tannins. Admittedly a bit grippy right Read more
Ripe on the nose, with some raisin and baked pear slices, and a muscat-like richness. The aromas make you think the wine might be rather heavy, but it dances across the palate with sharp citrus notes and salty mineral glints. Read more
Baked fruit and hot stones. This feels like spending a few hours in the desert on a parched hot summer’s day. The ripeness and dried out, scratchy tannins are a bit unrelenting, and the alcohol starts to stick out.
No holds barred Mtsvane, with a beautiful and exotic nose that reminds me of jasmine green tea, kiwi,starchy papaya and iodine. Plenty of fruit and lovely acidity on the attack. Right now this is seriously tannic, drying and a bit Read more
A bright and typical Kartli style, with starchy green apple and some earth and dried herbs on the nose. Very light bodied with fresh acidity, but no shortage of character – both from Chinuri (which is 80% of the blend) Read more
A light version of this tannic grape, here made with just three days of skin contact (instead of the usual multiple months). Rich, honeyed and silken with some dusty, earthy notes on the nose. A little wild damson and herbs Read more
