Teliani Valley Kakhuri No 8 Amber 2022

Teliani Valley Winery 97 Kakhuri No 8 Amber, Kakheti, Georgia, 2022   

Kakhuri No.8 is a blend of 4 Georgian indigenous grape varieties – Rkatsiteli (40%), Kakhuri Mtsvane (40%), Khikhvi (10%) and Kisi (10%), harvested in Kakheti, east Georgia. Grapes are exclusively hand selected and only highest quality, fully ripe grapes are used for production. The wine is made using old Kakhetian traditional winemaking method with skin contact. Fermentation on skins takes place for 7-10 days, once the fermentation is finished the grape skin remain with the wine for 6 months giving a rich, amber colour to the wine.

Full of rich dried fruit and nutty flavours and long dry refreshing finish are much easier to get your mouth around than the grape varieties that have gone into it!

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Lots of orange marmalade character on the nose, dandelion and honey nuances. Smooth and pleasant."

87/100 points, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024

"Rich, concentrated on the palate, a hint of quiet elegance with toasted nuts, savoury notes, subtle candied peel - A wine that keeps you coming back for more."

Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge, 2024

Serve cool, not cold, with fish and cheese dishes.