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
Mildly floral, guava, peach, pineapple
Mildly floral, guava, peach, pineapple
Jun 8th, 2016
Light and thin. Good citrus and orange blossom notes. Would pair with subtle foods such as mussels or shrimp.
Light and thin. Good citrus and orange blossom notes. Would pair with subtle foods such as mussels or shrimp.
Mar 3rd, 2016
Very floral. Reminds me of torrontes. Peach and stone fruits on palate. Weird finish.
Very floral. Reminds me of torrontes. Peach and stone fruits on palate. Weird finish.
Oct 19th, 2015
At cook shop with P minerals and great.
At cook shop with P minerals and great.
Aug 5th, 2015
Another one of the top producers in Macedonia. Clink it, drink it, don't over think it.
Another one of the top producers in Macedonia. Clink it, drink it, don't over think it.
Sep 23rd, 2015