Mtsvane 2015
Shalauri Cellars
Georgia Kakheti
90 POINTS Wine & Spirits Magazine 2017
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The 2015 Mtsvane The good news is that they nailed it once again. For their 2015 Mtsvane Shalauri Wine Cellars sourced their Mtsvane grapes from the Kistauri region of Kakheti region. This artisanal wine is produced by the traditional Qvevri Method -- an 8,000 year old uniquely Georgian that utilizes a huge clay jar, Qvevri, buried underneath the ground to allow wine fermentation and aging in an even, naturally cool condition. This wine sees extended skin contact, 6 months, in the case of the Mtsvane, and low interference in the vinification process.

Shalauri is one of the few small wineries that is intentionally doing bottle aging before release. This wine is intentionally aged in bottle for 18 months before release. It is one of the few and exceptionally versions of aged amber wine in the US.
Wine Making & Technical Details
Grapes: 100% Mtsvane
Fermentation: Qvevri
Yeast: Wild/Airborne
Sulfites: Low
Unfiltered Natural Wine
Bottles: Approx. 6,000 produced
Tasting Notes
From Wine & Spirits Magazine "Give this deep yellow mtsvane air to bring out the honeyed notes, then its earthy flavors seem to take on light, moving toward orange zest, raw hazelnut and sweet spice. The tannins lend firmness without weighing the wine down, while a hint of volatility lends tension"
Food Pairing
• Grilled Pork
• Fish
Points of Distinction
• Best Mtsvane of 2015
• Aromatic (Decant)
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