The accidental drinker

Wine talk and reviews by an accidental drinker

Teliani Valley, Saperavi 2016, Georgia

Posted on March 13, 2020 by richardgore1200

Made with Saperavi grapes the first thing notice is the smell, quite distinctive, huge amounts of blackcurrant and yet this deeply dark red wine has initial flavours of red fruit. Theres the redcurrant but some herb , raspberry and strawberry in there as well. It’s dry and the tannins are not too heavy, although I would like them to be smoother. I understand that the Saperavi wines can be aged and I would like to taste when it’s over 6 years old to see if those tannins softened.

I’ve had a few bottles of Georgian wine now and I think I can safely say that the quality is very good, it may not be to cru standards of France but I did have this over three nights and enjoyed this very much.

At about £10 it’s reasonable value.

Teliani Valley, Saperavi 2016, Georgia.

Shilda Mukuzani, 2016 dry red wine from Georgia.

Posted on September 25, 2019 by richardgore1200

This dry red wine comes from the region where many people consider to be the birth place of wine.

Its made from the Saperavi grape and this is the first time I’ve tried this grape verity. You get a smell of red fruit but is not over powering, this is a lighter wine and even with the taste you get subtle flavours and light tannins. I can’t say I warmed to this wine. It just seemed to little on all fronts. Its not bad, its just that if you want a light red wine, go Pinot Noir from France, New Zealand or Australia. At about £10 a bottle its a wine to try but not to keep buying.

Shilda Mukuzani 2016 dry red wine from Georgia