Pheasant's Tears
2022 Pheasant's Tears Chkhaveri
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$70.00
Description
WINEMAKER: John Wurdeman
REGION: Kakheti, GE
VARIETY: Chkhaveri
VITICULTURE: Organic
The Chkhaveri vineyards are planted in a remote highland region in Adjara, where vineyard traditions were weakened by centuries of repeated incursions from Turkey. The grapes are grown in collaboration with John’s godson, Jambuli Disamidze.
West Georgian region of Adjara, village of Qvashta, region of Keda. Clay and granite soils. 500m above sea level, in mountains near the Black Sea. Planted 10 years ago, farmed organically from the start. The vineyard is composed of two parcels; one with higher terraces, and the other with a slightly lower steep slope.
The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and gently crushed into stainless steel. After one week of skin contact, the grapes are removed from the skins. Fermented and aged in stainless steel for one year, followed by another year in bottle. Personality: Playful and pretty light red, Jura-style.
Founded in 2007 by American artist John Wurdeman and Georgian farmer Gela Patalishvili, Pheasant's Tears aims to preserve Georgia's rich winemaking heritage dating back over 6000 years. All their wine is fermented and aged in qvevri, traditional Georgian vessels made of clay, lined with beeswax and buried in the ground.
2022 Pheasant's Tears Chkhaveri
$70.00
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