Alvani Rkatsiteli

A seriously good bottle, and even better at table. The nose is bright and classically amber-wine in character - tea leaves, apricot jam, dried medicinal herbs - but without the cloying sweetness or wildness that can plague the style. Everything feels precise and well-integrated. Lively acidity, and the tannin is still muscular but has softened with time. This wine chews through rich Georgian food without breaking a sweat and leaves you wanting more. Layered and genuinely delicious.