Before the Greeks, before the Romans, it was the Georgians who were making wine. Archeological evidence dates back 8,000 years, references to Georgian wines can be found in the writings of Homor and Apollonius, and even the Georgian alphabet seems to have its origins in the shapes made by the tendrils of grape vines. Pheasant's Tears is the joint effort of American John Wurdeman, Georgian Gela Patalishvili and Swedes Erik Andermo, Jakob Mörndal and Henrik Callerstrand, to preserve and promote this amazing cultural legacy. All of Pheasant's Tears wines, including this Saperavi--which means black in Georgian, are fermented and aged in the clay vessels called qvevri. The 2010 is a full-bodied, earthy ink-dark red with notes of currants and almond skin. Firm tannins and good, rounding acidity.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Alaverdi Monastery Cellar Rkatsiteli Republic of Georgia $23.99
2009 Pheasant's Tears Rkatsiteli Republic of Georgia $16.99
2010 Don Pascual "Pueblo del Sol" Tannat Juanico $9.99
2007 Dergi Saperavi Republic of Georgia $16.99
2007 Wine Man Saperavi Republic of Georgia $12.99
