Pheasant's Tears — Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2021

Amber wine from Kakheti, Georgia, where wine has been fermented in buried clay qvevri for 8,000 years. The rkatsiteli spends six months on its skins.

Tasting notes

Dried apricot, black tea and walnut, with firm, grippy tannins and a bright finish.

At a glance

• Region: Kakheti, Georgia
• Grape: Rkatsiteli
• Style: Orange (skin-contact) wine, qvevri-aged
• Serve: 14°C, with spiced dishes, roast squash or hard cheeses
• Size: 75 cl · 12.5% ABV