Tikveš
Special Selection Rkaciteli
Macedonia
Never heard of and can't pronounce the variety (Rkaciteli), and couldn't identify Macedonia on a map, so obviously had to try it. Really good! Distinct lemon-lime nose and flavors, almost like a bone-dry Sprite, lots of refreshing acid, very light and clean on the finish. One-dimensional in a good way, just fresh-squeezed citrus and not much else. The simple pure citrus character meant that it worked with lots of different food flavors, from salad to meat. Don't think we'll grow Rkaciteli in Napa, but it opened my eyes to the merit of a simple but very pure wine with a meal, like a cocktail ingredient rather than a complete ensemble.
Never heard of and can't pronounce the variety (Rkaciteli), and couldn't identify Macedonia on a map, so obviously had to try it. Really good! Distinct lemon-lime nose and flavors, almost like a bone-dry Sprite, lots of refreshing acid, very light and clean on the finish. One-dimensional in a good way, just fresh-squeezed citrus and not much else. The simple pure citrus character meant that it worked with lots of different food flavors, from salad to meat. Don't think we'll grow Rkaciteli in Napa, but it opened my eyes to the merit of a simple but very pure wine with a meal, like a cocktail ingredient rather than a complete ensemble.
2 people found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
Someone described as a cross between a SavBlanc and a Viognier...very accurate description. Didn't love...but not awful. Probably wouldn't get again though.
Someone described as a cross between a SavBlanc and a Viognier...very accurate description. Didn't love...but not awful. Probably wouldn't get again though.
1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2014
Mildly floral, guava, peach, pineapple
Mildly floral, guava, peach, pineapple
Jun 8th, 2016
Bought this #wine for $9.99 at @wholefoods. For the price, this is a 10. Mineral driven, with white flowers and spice. Sautéed squid, slivered almonds, arugula, lots of black pepper and garlic. Stellar. Bit hollow on the mid palate but killer for $10
Bought this #wine for $9.99 at @wholefoods. For the price, this is a 10. Mineral driven, with white flowers and spice. Sautéed squid, slivered almonds, arugula, lots of black pepper and garlic. Stellar. Bit hollow on the mid palate but killer for $10
Sep 16th, 2014
This wine from Macedonia had nice spice, medium body, white fruits, peach, tangerine
This wine from Macedonia had nice spice, medium body, white fruits, peach, tangerine
Jan 29th, 2013
Most widely planted grape 🍇 varietal in Ukraine 🇺🇦
Most widely planted grape 🍇 varietal in Ukraine 🇺🇦
May 24th, 2022
It tastes like the air in Skopje and the water in Ohrid. Minerally and citrusy.
It tastes like the air in Skopje and the water in Ohrid. Minerally and citrusy.
Sep 4th, 2017