A crowning jewel in Georgia and one of their finest wineries. Located in the Kakheti, Telavi, this wine region is surrounded by the Alazani and Ivri rivers which both have great influence on the region; moderating the temperature and thus resulting in less volatility for more consistent and viable wine production. An interesting growing region to say the least with its diverse climates throughout ranging from maritime to continental. This happens due to dry air emerging from the Caspian Sea juxtaposed against humidity brought in by the Black Sea. Both these influences are tempered by ridges surrounding the area. The Likhi ridge reduces the annual rainfall whereas the Caucasus ridge acts a...
The Wine Merchant Magazine, Tried and Tested, June 2023: "Giorgi Solomnishvili is one of Georgia's most admired winemakers, achieving great things with Saperavi, aka "the Mabec of the Caucasus". Matured in qvevri and then oak barrels, this example has refined forest fruit and sweet spice, but also some loveable rustic edges. Solomnishvili's advice? "Drink - life is short."