{"title":"Georgia","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGeorgia is one of the world’s oldest wine countries, with a winemaking story rooted in ancient traditions and distinctive indigenous grapes. Best known for qvevri, large clay vessels used for fermentation and ageing, Georgian wines often bring texture, depth and a character all of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOur Georgian wine selection focuses on Vachnadziani Winery, with expressive wines made from native varieties such as Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Ojaleshi, Kavshiri and Krakhuna. Expect amber whites with grip and savoury complexity, bold reds with dark fruit and earthy depth, and unique blends that show why Georgia remains one of wine’s most fascinating regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-kavshiri-red-vachnadziani-winery","title":"2022 K'Avshiri Red, Vachnadziani Winery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eThis is not a red that plays by tidy, predictable rules, and that is exactly its charm. Built from a remarkable blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e58% Saperavi, 14% Ojaleshi, 9% Aleksandrouli, 5% Aladasturi, 5% Otskhanuri Sapere, 5% Merlot, 2% Mtsvane and 2% Rkatsiteli\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings together fruit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eKakheti, Imereti, Samegrelo and Racha \u003c\/strong\u003eregions, creating something layered, characterful and gloriously hard to pin down. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eIn the glass, it feels dark, juicy and quietly exotic. Plum, cherry and wild berry fruit lead the way, with violet, subtle spice and a gentle lick of oak adding depth, while the palate broadens into richer dark fruit, bright red cherry, a touch of vanilla and polished tannins. There is plenty of generosity here, but it never feels clumsy. Instead, it moves with a lovely balance of ripeness, freshness and savoury intrigue, finishing long, smooth and just a little mysterious. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the food is generous, the table is noisy, and one bottle somehow becomes two.\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled lamb, smoky aubergine, spiced stews, roast duck, or a feast of Georgian dishes if you are doing it properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eK’AVSHIRI is a collaboration between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eRobert Joseph\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eVladimer Kublashvili\u003c\/strong\u003e, created to explore a more imaginative, whole-of-Georgia approach to blending. The project combines varieties, regions and different winemaking techniques, including qvevri in part of the blend, with the aim of making something distinctly Georgian but not bound by convention. In the 2022 red, that spirit comes through beautifully, it is bold, original and full of personality, but still deeply drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55479400726913,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2022K_AvshiriRed_VachnadzianiWinery.png?v=1780417750"},{"product_id":"nv-kavshiri-white-vachnadziani-winery","title":"MV, K'Avshiri White, Vachnadziani Winery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eThis is the kind of white that refuses to sit quietly in the corner. A multi-vintage, multi-varietal Georgian blend built from \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eKavshiri, Krakhuna, Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, Tsitska and Tsolikouri\u003c\/strong\u003e, it feels layered, textured and wonderfully hard to define in a single sentence. The nose brings white stone fruit, peach and blossom, with a soft citrus lift and a faint orange-skin edge that hints at something a little more intriguing beneath the surface. On the palate, it is dry but far from lean, rich in texture, long in flavour, and threaded with apricot, passion fruit and a subtle grip that gives the wine shape and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePart of that character comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eqvevri\u003c\/strong\u003e, the traditional Georgian clay vessels buried underground and used for fermenting and ageing wine, which bring a gentle tannic grip, savoury depth and an extra sense of place. Here, that influence adds a whisper of spice, a faint earthy note and a beautifully textured finish, making the wine feel both exotic and composed at once. Fresh, complex and slightly offbeat, this is a white that keeps unfolding in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eThe wine is a rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003emulti-vintage assemblage\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e2023, 2022, 2021 and 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, with part of the wine fermented in qvevri and a portion also seeing older oak. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the food is generous, the conversation is lively, and you want a white with a bit more soul than usual.\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled fish, roast chicken, spiced vegetable dishes, hard cheeses, or a proper Georgian feast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eK’AVSHIRI is a collaboration between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eRobert Joseph\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eVladimer Kublashvili\u003c\/strong\u003e, built around the idea of making a wine that blends not just grapes, but regions, techniques and vintages, all while staying rooted in Georgia’s winemaking traditions. That spirit comes through clearly here. It is not trying to be neat or obvious. It is trying to be interesting, expressive and distinctly Georgian, and it succeeds beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55479409967489,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/NV_K_AvshiriWhite_VachnadzianiWinery.png?v=1780417754"},{"product_id":"2023-rkatsiteli-vachnadziani-winery","title":"2023 Qvevri Rkatsiteli, Vachnadziani Winery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eAmber silk with an ancient soul.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThis is not your average white wine, and that is very much the point. Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e100% Rkatsiteli\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eKakheti\u003c\/strong\u003e, and crafted in the traditional Georgian \u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eqvevri\u003c\/strong\u003e style, this is an orange wine with real depth, shape and quiet authority. At Vachnadziani, the wine sees \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eskin-contact fermentation in buried clay vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by around \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"479\"\u003esix months of maturation on skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it its amber hue, gentle tannic grip and layered, savoury complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eIn the glass, it feels both powerful and precise. Green tea, dried orange peel and honeyed, toasty notes lead the way, followed by beeswax, dried herbs and a softly earthy warmth that makes the whole thing feel beautifully grounded. The palate is broad, textural and focused, with that lovely orange-wine grip sitting beneath flavours of citrus peel, orchard fruit and spice. There is richness here, but also freshness, so it never feels heavy, only composed, distinctive and deeply compelling. This is the kind of wine that unfolds slowly and keeps revealing new corners of itself as it opens. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the food is generous, the conversation is curious, and you want a bottle that sparks both.\u003cbr data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast pork, grilled fish, spiced vegetables, hard cheeses, or a proper spread of Georgian dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf this wine were a person, it would be\u003c\/strong\u003e thoughtful, worldly, quietly eccentric, and far more interesting the longer you spend with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eVachnadziani is one of Georgia’s long-established wineries, first founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e1953\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today works across several of the country’s key wine regions while preserving Georgia’s ancient winemaking traditions alongside more modern cellar practices. Rkatsiteli is one of the country’s historic native grapes, and in this orange-wine expression, it feels especially at home, giving structure, freshness and that unmistakable sense of old-world craft that Georgia does so brilliantly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485802152321,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023QvevriRkatsiteli_VachnadzianiWinery_1.png?v=1779098462"},{"product_id":"2023-saperavi-vachnadziani-winery","title":"2023 Saperavi, Vachnadziani Winery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eThe Kakheti Inkstone Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eThis is Georgian red wine with depth, spice and a dark, ancient pulse. Made from Saperavi, Georgia’s famous teinturier grape, it opens with wild berries, ripe red plum, cassis and black cherry, before notes of lavender, black tea, pepper and warm spice begin to rise. It is deeply coloured, generous and full of character, with the grape’s natural acidity keeping the fruit fresh and alive. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThe palate is juicy, balanced and richly fruited, with berry fruit, plum skin, soft tannins and a warming spicy finish. There is enough structure to feel serious, but the pleasure is immediate: dark fruit, savoury lift and that unmistakable Georgian sense of history in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a red with colour, character and a story that goes back thousands of years.\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"899\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e lamb shoulder, grilled sausages, beef stew, mushroom khinkali, smoky aubergine, hard cheeses, or anything with garlic, herbs and char.\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a stone, it would be black-red and polished smooth, warmed by the Kakheti sun and stained with berry juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eVachnadziani Winery is one of Georgia’s historic producers, established in 1953 in the village of Vachnadziani in Gurjaani, Kakheti. Today, the winery works across significant vineyard holdings and focuses on both indigenous and international varieties, helping bring the character of Georgia’s ancient winemaking culture to a modern audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485900423553,"sku":null,"price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023Saperavi_VachnadzianiWinery.png?v=1779097856"},{"product_id":"2023-krakhuna-vachnadziani-winery","title":"2023 Krakhuna, Vachnadziani Winery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eThe Imereti Silver Thread\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThis is Georgian white wine with freshness, texture and a lovely saline flicker. Made from 100% Krakhuna grown in Imereti, it opens with lemon, ripe pear, green apple and delicate stone fruit, before herbal notes and a gentle mineral edge begin to appear. It is dry, bright and quietly aromatic, with a clean mountain-river feel running through the glass. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThe palate is crisp, clear and refreshing, with citrus, pear, herbs and a salty finish giving it both lift and character. There is a little texture from time on fine lees, but the overall mood is lively, precise and very easy to pour. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a white wine with freshness, discovery and a proper Georgian accent.\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"850\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled fish, salmon with herbs, seafood pasta, chicken salads, khachapuri, soft cheeses, mezze, or lemony roast vegetables.\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a thread, it would be silver running through Imereti stone, cool, bright and catching the light with every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eVachnadziani Winery is one of Georgia’s historic producers, established in 1953 and based in Kakheti, while also working with fruit from regions including Imereti. 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Made from Mtsvane grown in Kakheti, it opens with green apple, pear, citrus and candied peel, before peach, apricot, fresh herbs and a gentle mineral note begin to appear. It is crisp, aromatic and beautifully direct, with that lovely Georgian balance of ancient grape and modern clarity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eThe palate is dry, lively and refreshing, with lemon, apple, pear and stone fruit carried by bright acidity and a clean, lightly bitter citrus finish. There is enough perfume to make it distinctive, but the overall mood is precise, zesty and wonderfully easy to pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a white wine with freshness, discovery and a proper Kakheti accent.\u003cbr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"861\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled fish, prawns, chicken salads, khachapuri, soft cheeses, mezze, lemony vegetables, or lightly spiced Asian dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a colour, it would be green-gold morning light over Kakheti, cool at the edges and bright with citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eVachnadziani Winery is one of Georgia’s historic producers, established in 1953 in Kakheti. The estate works across more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards, covering regions including Kakheti, Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi, and cultivates a wide range of mostly indigenous varieties. 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