What a fantastic wine this is, one that I would ask any white Burgundy aficionado to try. It’s made from the Mtsvane grape, aged in traditional amphora (qvevri), and has echoes of preserved lemons, white peach, pine nuts and oyster shell, with a light, wispy smokiness hovering above it like a dawn mist. There is a real sense of congruity to all the elements and the flavours run deep, but the richness of fruit is elevated by both the acidity and a light saline quality, which, while in no way similar to an unfortified sherry in either strength or flavour, brings a sense of moreishness and anticipation to the palate. Don’t be afraid to serve this to your friends at the dinner table instead of the more traditional white wine options, they won’t be disappointed and they will marvel at your adventurous tastes. It describes itself as an ‘amber wine’, which is odd as it doesn’t go through any skin contact, so I would just describe it as delicious. 13% alc. 70% Rkatsiteli, 30% Mtsvane. Drink now-2028.

Organic farming. Vegan friendly.