Deep ruby colored, with slight staining, and a high viscosity (12% ABV). The nose has medium intensity aromas of black raspberry, pomegranate, black cherry, pine sap, a mineral note, acai berry, and fruitcake. The palate is dry, with medium (+) acidity, a medium body, and medium (+) tannins. Medium (+) intensity flavors zero in on the black cherry, pomegranate and black raspberry notes with a black tea hint appearing, its astringency due to the relatively young tannins. They grip till the very end, past the medium length finish. I really find this grape to be very interesting. It’s a teinturier (the flesh is pink colored), which means it is quite deep in color, the tannins are plentiful and the flavors go the dark red fruit route. This one is nice, getting 89 points from me. I paid $15, making it a 4 star effort. It has some aging capacity, so drink till 2033. Salut….
Teliani Vineyards Saperavi 2023, Kakheti, Georgia
30 Friday Jan 2026
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