The Georgian Wine Society

Saperavi Satrapezo – Telavi Wine Cellar

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:14:43 +0000

The Saperavi Satrapezo is one of the gems of the Georgian Wine Society. Produced in accordance with ancient wine making techniques dating back over 6000 years, the wine is fermented in clay vessels called Kvevri buried in the ground. Long, one-month maceration, followed by maturation for 24 months in oak barrels. Unfiltered, 6 month bottle aging. Deep red colour, with brick hues. Complex vanilla oak and concentrated forest berry aromas. Black fruit flavours, and ripe silky oak tannins are dominant on the initial palate, followed by fresh, clean blackcurrant flavours and liquorice notes. Limited release of 6000 bottles.

“Astonishingly good… 93/100” Jamie Goode, Wine Anorak

“For me this will take on many Bordeaux wines that cost twice the price…” Paul Howard, Wine Alchemy

Reserve Brut – Bagrationi 1882

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:52:51 +0000

Bagrationi is the leading sparkling wine maker in Georgia, with a distinguished history dating back to 1882, when the company was founded by the Georgian prince Ivan Bagrationi-Mukhraneli.

Bagrationi’s Reserve Brut is created in the Methode Traditionelle, developed for the production of champagne. It combines Chinuri, Tsitska and Mtsvane grapes from the Kartli and Imereti regions of Georgia, and has a light green/hay colour. Look out for aromas of peaches and apricots, along with a gently bubbling, fresh and full bodied taste.

Saperavi Mixed Half Case – £20 off

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:49:52 +0000

Our latest Special Offer!

This mixed half case brings you the full range of the Saperavi grape’s many incarnations, as well as some of the very best examples of saperavi wines currently being made in Georgia, with £20 off the usual full price.

1 x Telavi Saperavi Rose
1 x Teliani Valley Napareuli
1 x Teliani Valley Cabernet Saperavi
1 x Teliani Valley Saperavi Unfiltered
1 x Pheasant’s Tears Saperavi
1 x Telavi Kindzmarauli

Saperavi Cabernet Sauvignon – Orovela

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:16:43 +0000

Orovela’s Cuvee Chandrebi Saperavi Cabernet Sauvignon blends 92% Saperavi with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a soft and velvety wine with supple tannins and aromas of mulberry and dark cherry. It is then matured in French and American oak for 8 months.

A good accompaniment to poultry or meat dishes.

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:12:42 +0000

“It’s a technique that requires exquisite care…” Article about renowned Italian winemaker Josko Gravner, who returned to ancient Georgian wine making methods, with “spectacular” results.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/25/dining/25pour.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:09:43 +0000

The Georgian Wine Society’s Orovela Saperavi will be Paul Howard’s wine of the month for February.

See http://www.winealchemy.com

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:06:11 +0000

“For me this will take on many Bordeaux wines that cost twice the price – exciting stuff…”

Paul Howard has written an article on Georgian wine, including tasting notes for several of the Society’s wines:

http://www.winealchemy.com/wa_chosenmiscreview.php?id=109

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:39:34 +0000

New article on Georgian wine from Jancis Robinson’s website:

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a20100318.html

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:31:55 +0000

24th March

The Georgian Wine Society presents its wines at the Houses of Parliament.

Last night The Georgian Wine Society presented a number of its finest wines to members of the All Party Parliamentary Wine and Spirit Group at the Houses of Parliament. The tasting also included some superb Georgian food from the London based Georgian restaurant Tamada, and speeches by the Georgian Ambassador Giorgi Badridze and the chairmen of the Wine and Spirit Group.

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:17:17 +0000

“This is astonishingly good… 93/100.” Jamie Goode of Wine Anorak reviews our new Saperavi Satrapezo.

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/wine-reviews/remarkable-saperavi-from-georgia-satrapezo