Georgia: The Cradle of Wine
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INTRODUCING GEORGIA
Georgia is where Europe meets Asia, bounded on the west by the Black sea, the north by Russia, the south by Turkey and Armenia and to the east by Azerbaijan. Georgians have been making wine since the 6th millenium BC and it is the only country in the world where winemaking methods that were developed up to 8,000 years ago have not only never been abandoned but remain, in many ways, best practice. South Caucasia is recognised to be the source of the world's first cultivated grapevines and the majority of linguists agree that the semantic of the word 'wine' is rooted in Kartvelian languages - the language of Georgia.
Alongside this the Qvevri, a giant conical clay vessel that is buried underground and holds the wine whilst undergoing fermentation and maturation, was the first ever vessel to used in winemaking.
Given the ancient history of winemaking in this region we are delighted to now bring 11 Georgian wines to our shelves and give you the opportunity to taste them in store for four Fridays/Saturdays across October - on the 8th, 16th, 22nd and 30th.
We also have several tasting case offers available below so take a look and we look forward to joining you on your exploration of Georgian wine. We have seven Georgian wines made in the modern method and four made in the traditional Qvevri method.
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2020 TsinandaliShumiThis light straw-coloured wine has distinctive citrus and freshly roasted tobacco notes interwoven with the aroma of tropical fruits. |
2018 Cuvee WhiteOrgoA classy, textured wine, with refreshing minerality, and clean notes of apple, pear and white peach. Simply delicious. |
2019 SaperaviVachnadziani WineryVibrant aromas of wild berries and red plums with smooth, soft tannins. Good balancing acidity with a hint of spice on the finish.
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2019 SaperaviSchuchmannInky coloured with aromas and flavours of fresh red and black fruit and hints of spice. Underpinned with nice acidity and well integrated tannins.
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2018 SaperaviTbilvinoFloral aromas alongside bold flavours of forest fruits. A well rounded palate with an elegant, fresh finish.
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The traditional method of letting the wine ferment and mature in the clay Qvevri that are placed in the ground is now classically saught after and the reasons why are clearly demonstrated in the following four fabulous wines....
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2016 Qvevri Otskhanuri Sapere.jpg)
2020 Guantsa's WineWHY NOT TRY OUR GEORGIAN TASTING CASES...
EVERYDAY GEORGIAN SELECTION
This delicious pairing of the Rkatsiteli white and Saperavi red from Vachnadziani Winery is the perfect introduction to modern georgian wines and at £20 you get over 10% off from it's usual price of £22.90
GEORGIAN QVEVRI SELECTION
The perfect way to introduce yourself to the ancient Qvevri wine making method through two outstanding examples made by brother and sister, Gvantsa and Baia, get over 15% off this pair, reduced from £47.90 to £40.
A TASTE OF GEORGIA
Can't choose? Then why not enjoy this tasting case of all 11 Georgian wines listed above and all with 18% off, reduced from £206.45 to just £170.
A SMALL TASTE OF GEORGIA
This four bottle tasting selection offers the very best of the modern and traditional styles. Enjoy the Cuvee White from Orgo, Dakishvlli Family Selection, Schuchmann Saperavi and Qvevri Otskhanuri, all with 15% off.
GEORGIAN WHITE SELECTION
If you can't wait to try the whites then get all six Georgian whites for just £95, reduced from £110.70.
GEORGIAN RED SELECTION
Ready to try the reds? Then we have this five bottle tasting case just for you and all for just £85, reduced from £97.75.
To discover more about Georgian wine and the wine making traditions, grapes and history of this region please take a look at our online brochure, courtesy of Georgian wine. Just click on the image to the right or the link below:
GEORGIA: THE CRADLE OF WINE