Pale to medium amber colored with medium viscosity (13% ABV). The nose has medium (-) intensity aromas of apricot, spun honey, white blossom, green almond, grapefruit, tangerine, and melon. The palate is dry, with medium acidity, a medium body, and medium (+) tannins (yes, orange wine has tannins!). Medium intensity flavors of bitter apricots, honey, white blossom, grapefruit pith, tangerine skin and astringent green almond. This wine is quite bitter, by design. The fragrance of the honey, apricot and white blossom transcends into a pith driven tannic wine that is now giving me over-steeped white tea notes. The finish is medium in length with the acidity finally overstepping the tannic grip. An interesting blend of Rkatsiteli, Mstvane, and Kisi that has been fermented on the skins to dryness. It gets 88 points from me and at $20, 3 stars. Drink till 2028. I am going to pair it with Vietnamese rolls and spicy dipping sauces. Salut….
Vazisubani Estate 3 Qvevri 2023, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
16 Friday May 2025
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