Saperavi

2002

Dry red

Color: Deep garnet with purple undertone

Body: Medium with density from extract

Flavors: A rich and fruity dry red wine with berry and cherry tones providing a hint of ripe sweetness to balance flavors of incense, wood and herbs.

Sommolier’s Notes:

“Has the nose of a traditional oaked red.  Dense garnet color, consistent all the way through the glass.  Nose has hints of cedar, incense and a slight hint of earthiness.  Has an amazing palate…starts with bright, acidic, fresh fruit flavor on the front palate, moves to dry, tannic and herbal in the midpalate and then marries the two for the finish.  The fruit most represented is fresh cherry fruit with wooded, herbal hints”

Recommendations:

Saperavi is similar to a Bordeaux in its scents and flavors.  Saperavi is more in the new world style with a bright fruity nose and a woodsy component, and is ideal for the Rioja, California cabernet, or merlot drinker.  In this Georgian wine you will find many components here that rival qualities of a much more expensive wine.  The wine is medium bodied without being overbearing or heavy handed.  It has good fruit, acidity, and herbal textures and flavors making it a great food wine for a diverse group of food.  Pairs well with heavily prepared meats such as pork and lamb dishes, especially those with an herbed rub.