It’s not an exaggeration to say that John Wurdeman, an American artist, musician, restaurateur, and winemaker, is responsible for igniting global interest in the wines and winemaking traditions of Georgia. Considered by some to be the birthplace of wine, Georgia is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world, with evidence of vinification stretching back 8,000 years. John and his business partner, Gela Patalishvili, opened Pheasant’s Tears in 2007, focusing on tracking down and reviving near-extinct native grape varieties from all around Georgia, which is home to over 500 indigenous varieties.
Soif da Vsvam is a juicy , mineral laden red, drink it while you watch the segment on Pheasant’s Tears, featured in Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown season 7 episode 5.
Khikhvi, Meskhuri Mtsvane, Akhaltsikhuri Tetra, Bezhano, Tskhinis Dzudzu, Kharis Tvala, Chitis Bude, Indigenous Varieties / Practicing Organic
Georgia
Kakheti
Jenny & Francois Selections
2019 Stein Spatburgunder "Waechter"
2019 Stefan Vetter Riesling Steinterrassen
2019 Savart "Mont Benoit" Premier Cru Extra Brut
2019 Savart "Les Noues" Premier Cru Extra Brut