2022 Teliani Valley W97 Amber Blend

A blend of four indigenous white Georgian grape varieties – 40% Rkatsiteli, 40% Kakhuri Mtsvane, 10% Khikhvi and 10% Kisi, harvested from vineyards planted at the foot of the Caucasus mountains in Kakheti, the eastern most region of Georgia. This unique blend of white grapes is aged on the skins for 6-months giving the wine its distinctive amber color. The tradition of fermenting and aging white grapes on their skins is a thousands-year-old continuous Georgian tradition. 

Tasting Notes

Beautiful medium amber color. Aromas of dried apricot and orange peel. It has a beautiful agave spice on the nose with an orange peel in the background. Flavors of dried peach, baking spices followed by soft but firm tannin with a long finish. Very textural and long without being funky. This is a great food wine! 

About Teliani Vineyards

Teliani Valley Winery is currently one of the top producers of quality Georgian wine. Established in 1997 on the site of a 19th century winery in Teliani village, its first vintage was released in 2000. Teliani Valley has the longest tenure on the American market of any Georgian company. Their wines offer a great quality to price ratio and has received the highest Wine Spectator ratings of Georgian wines to date. A large producer by Georgian standards producing over 2 million bottles a year. Their modern wine making facilities are located in east Georgia in the Kakheti Appellation. Very approachable wines for the novice Georgian wine drinker yet the wines maintain unique a Georgian character.