Weekend Wine Tasting: Republic of Georgia

Denise and Lasha are here this Saturday, August 22nd, from 1 pm to 4 pm to taste authentic wines and a brandy from the Republic of Georgia! Lasha is a native Georgian living in the Denver metro area and is very passionate about his country’s products! I highly encourage you to check out these tasty, unique wines and the brandy! Check out the new Sampler cases too! Cheers, Dirk

P.S. I’ll be chilling on the south coast of England for a few days, sipping English bubbly and spending time with special friends from Germany and England. See you next week.

Also, check out the new Red and Red/White Sampler cases on the Specials Tab!

2023 Askaneil Saperavi Qvevri, Kekheti, Georgia – The Saperavi grapes are fermented in an earthen vessel – qvevri – according to traditional Georgian technology. This intense dark ruby wine is adorned with sophisticated aromas of blackberry, black pepper and sour cherry. The beauty of the wine is especially emphasized by its impeccable balance of higher acidity, full body and prolonged velvety finish. $21.00

2024 Askaneli Kisi, Kakheti, Georgia – Named after the Kisi grapes, this light wine offers subtle aromas and flavors of green apple, pear, apricot, and meadow flowers that vividly convey the Kakhetian spirit. Medium, crisp acidity blends harmoniously with the light body, and the medium, velvety finish makes the wine even more intriguing. $21.00

2024 Askaneli Kindzmarauli Red, Georgia – This semi-sweet wine, under the same appellation of origin, Kindzmarauli, has a century of history. It is made from 100% Saperavi grapes grown in vineyards in the Kindzmarauli appellation of origin in the Kakheti region. In the dark ruby Kindzmarauli, the bright tones of blackberries, black pepper, marmalade and tropical fruits are harmoniously balanced. This graceful cascade of aromas is followed by an invigorating acidity, moderate sweetness, ripe velvety tannins, a dense body, and a silky, prolonged finish. $21.00

Sarajishvili VSOP Brandy, Georgia – This is one of the standout products in the classic line of the wine brandy. Its harmony, smoothness, and sharpness are determined by the natural balance of brandy spirits obtained from Georgia’s distinctive grape varieties. Aging in oak barrels imparts a diverse aroma to the drink. This beverage is highly balanced, with a lingering, intense taste. $45.00