Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Vazisubani Estate – Kakhuri Mtsvane Dry Amber 2021
Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪

Overview
Made from 100% Kakhuri Mtsvane, this dry amber wine honors Kakheti’s traditional qvevri methods — months of skin contact to build texture, color, and complexity. (Educational note: “Mtsvane” in Georgian means “new” or “green,” often referencing the grape’s fresh, aromatic character.)

Aromas & Flavors
Apricot, dried citrus peel, and quince lead, layered with wild herbs, honey, and subtle tea notes. Secondary touches of almond skin and soft spice bring depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, with firm tannic grip from skin contact. Earthy and textured, yet buoyed by refreshing acidity. The finish is long, dry, and slightly savory.

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with walnut-based Georgian dishes, lamb kebabs, or grilled eggplant. Also works wonderfully with Middle Eastern mezze or aged goat cheese.

Verdict
A bold and authentic Kakhetian amber wine — grippy, aromatic, and full of character. The 2021 vintage leans more matured than a fresh 2023 would, but still retains vibrancy and expression. 🍷

Did You Know?
Vazisubani lists this wine as 100% Kakhuri Mtsvane on their official site. 

Hidden Gem 💎
Kakhuri Mtsvane remains one of Georgia’s more obscure indigenous grapes. This bottling is a rare opportunity to taste qvevri amber wine from that varietal — a true find. — 14 days ago

Jason Sliwa

9.3

My favorite orange wine so far. Tannic and full bodied, with persistence. — 3 years ago

with Vicki

George

10

Soft balance between dry tanins and rich flavor — 5 years ago

Jessica Cansler

9.5

2 Excellent dry wine— definitely would buy again! Used in chicken paprikosh — 4 months ago

Zviad Eliziani

9.1

Very good Mtsvivani (unique grape variety in georgia) — a year ago

გენი

10

Budeshuri saferavi was described for the first time in Ivrispira villages in 1895. S. by Kvarian.
It is well studied in Georgian scientific literature.
Folk medicine used it and medicines made from it to treat wounds and lung diseases.

grapes
The berries are light pink at the beginning of ripening, and darken as they mature, but still remain pink. The juice is pale pink. It fully ripens from the second half of September. The seeds are oval, with a thin skin. Small pods. The grains have a pleasant taste and a gentle, characteristic aroma. The sugar content of the juice varies from 16% to 20%, and the acidity from 4‰ to 7‰.

Characterization of wine
The grapes and wine of Kakheti, Kartli, West Georgia and Meskheti differ sharply, but all of them are characterized by soft tones of dried black plums, cherries, blackberries, blueberries and spices.

Compatibility with food
Kakhuri (Khveri) Budeshuri is recommended with veal, poultry, game.
Budeshuri of Kartli (for example, "Genis" company) is lighter and the area of ​​its suitable dishes is wider. — 3 years ago

Jimmy Gaston

8.9

Me: Nice smell; not too aromatic or overwhelming. Light tart on the swish in the mouth. Has a soft linger on the swallow and lasts a few seconds. I forgot to say, the bottle is badass (2023)!

Wife doesn’t like the smell. Taste is ok. Wife says don’t get again. 😆

That said, we normally drink heavy cabs; especially me so others who like semi-sweets would probably say we’re crazy.

We also didn’t pair this with anything.

Also, first time I’ve ever had a wine from the country of Georgia. — 9 months ago

Roberto Carli

9.2

Smooth! Way above any comparable grappa. Really well made — 3 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.0

Lovely opening & mid-palate—fresh, supple, big black tea note, plum skins— followed by massively astringent tannic finish. Needs food. #georgianwine #kakheti — 4 years ago

with Alsu

Daniel M

9.0

First Georgian wine, first orange wine, I'm in uncharted territories here 😊. Spoiler alert : I like it very much.

I have issues describing the nose as it's completely new to me : there is a bit of honey, a bit of menthol or petrol, some white flower notes too and a tiny touch of apricot. Wow
Here comes a palate with tannins 😮 a strong acid drive, a good width with matter and a nice thickness, honey and apricot and then that huge spherical mid palate where tannins kick in with a drying thing which creates some asperity and triggers a never-ending finish with that dry mouthfeel and the same honey, apricot touches.
I usually associate honey and apricot touches to sweet wines or some chenin crus. This is very dry, but with a weight and a nice presence. I'm a bit late on the trend but I'll look into orange wines some more (and Georgian wines too) — 5 years ago