United Stars – 3 Wines from Georgia

VINTAGES December 12th Release

From the cradle of winemaking with over 8,000 years of history

Enjoy chilled with dessert or spicy and sweet cuisine.

United Stars Kindzmarauli 2018 ($18.95)

David Lawrason: This is a semi-sweet red made from the saperavi grape, the lead varietal in Georgia. Expect pretty, floral (violet) plummy/blackberry jam nose with hints of licorice and vanilla. Chill and enjoy late evening with cheese or chocolate, as you would port but with much less alcohol and sweetness. Chill a bit.

Tifliski Vini Pogreb Semisweet Kindzmarauli 2018 ($19.95)

David Lawrason – As advertised this is a semi-sweet yet well balanced wine made from the saperavi grape, grown in the Kindzmarauli sub-region of the Kakheti Valley. It is quite rustic and complex aromatically with dried fruit, caraway and some cheese rind character. The acid-sugar balance is fine, with some tannin adding to a drier impression than I expected. The length is very good. Very much worth an exploration.

Tbilvino Alazani Valley Red 2019  ($15.95)