Doqi Winery
Kakheti Saperavi
Kakheti, Georgia
Really interesting winery out of the Republic of Georgia that makes a white wine similar to how it was probably made a thousand years ago , skin contact , in amphorae , in the ground apple fruit ( Cider), bees wax, tea oregano, thyme, - medium bodied ( some tannins) in the mouth comes off more like a light red
Really interesting winery out of the Republic of Georgia that makes a white wine similar to how it was probably made a thousand years ago , skin contact , in amphorae , in the ground apple fruit ( Cider), bees wax, tea oregano, thyme, - medium bodied ( some tannins) in the mouth comes off more like a light red
Dec 11th, 2019really well done. classes Georgian skin contact white. rich, viscous, but citrus acidity to balance. rose water, thyme, roasted almonds.
really well done. classes Georgian skin contact white. rich, viscous, but citrus acidity to balance. rose water, thyme, roasted almonds.
Jul 31st, 2019
Beautifully concentrated and balanced and jammy in the best way. Incredible value. Incredible purity. Will buy again asap.
Beautifully concentrated and balanced and jammy in the best way. Incredible value. Incredible purity. Will buy again asap.
Jun 20th, 2019
Tangy, plummy, cherries, dusty tannins. Great with grilled cheese
Tangy, plummy, cherries, dusty tannins. Great with grilled cheese
Oct 25th, 2017
On the nose, wild dark berries, cherries, grilled meats, loamy dark soils and dark dry soils. The body is leaner for a red wine. Bright, wild dark berries, black raspberries, poached strawberries, grilled meats, soy, black olive pit with flesh, dry red roses, dry, dusty, dark tannins, soft leather, dry stems, coffee grounds, brilliant acidity and a round, lush, bright, drier fruit finish. A steal for $15. Producer notes; the winery is located in the village of Kisiskhevi in Eastern Georgia's Kakheti wine district. It produces wines out of three vineyard sites: Napareuli, Tsinandali, and Kindzmarauli and mostly use native Georgian grape varieties: Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Kisi, and Saperavi. Farming is sustainable in order to maintain biological diversity. Rkatsiteli is ancient variety from rocky vineyards around the village of Napareuli. The grapes are hand-harvested and are pressed and then the juice, grape skins, stalks and pips are poured into a qvevri for further fermentation. It's a large clay vessel. The qvevri is then sealed. After a maceration for several months with the skins, white wines will get an amber or orange color. Photos of; Burkhard Schuchmann and Georgi Dakishvili, vineyard and qvevri clay pots.
On the nose, wild dark berries, cherries, grilled meats, loamy dark soils and dark dry soils. The body is leaner for a red wine. Bright, wild dark berries, black raspberries, poached strawberries, grilled meats, soy, black olive pit with flesh, dry red roses, dry, dusty, dark tannins, soft leather, dry stems, coffee grounds, brilliant acidity and a round, lush, bright, drier fruit finish. A steal for $15. Producer notes; the winery is located in the village of Kisiskhevi in Eastern Georgia's Kakheti wine district. It produces wines out of three vineyard sites: Napareuli, Tsinandali, and Kindzmarauli and mostly use native Georgian grape varieties: Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Kisi, and Saperavi. Farming is sustainable in order to maintain biological diversity. Rkatsiteli is ancient variety from rocky vineyards around the village of Napareuli. The grapes are hand-harvested and are pressed and then the juice, grape skins, stalks and pips are poured into a qvevri for further fermentation. It's a large clay vessel. The qvevri is then sealed. After a maceration for several months with the skins, white wines will get an amber or orange color. Photos of; Burkhard Schuchmann and Georgi Dakishvili, vineyard and qvevri clay pots.
Quite fruitier than expected, still good structure and flavor. Great for any week day or week night.
Quite fruitier than expected, still good structure and flavor. Great for any week day or week night.
Jul 8th, 2019
Beautiful amber color, crystal-clear, medium tannins, easy drinking, interesting, food-friendly
Beautiful amber color, crystal-clear, medium tannins, easy drinking, interesting, food-friendly
Jan 30th, 2019Red fruits and petrichor on the nose. Dry, slightly acidic, but not tannic on the palate. Incredible value if you could find one!
Red fruits and petrichor on the nose. Dry, slightly acidic, but not tannic on the palate. Incredible value if you could find one!
Jan 21st, 2019