Tsolikouri (Pheasant's Tears) 2024 [Pheasant's Tears Tsolikouri 2024] (Georgia / Amber Wine / Vivid transparency, Traditional Qvevri)

■ Appearance: A beautifully bright golden amber with delicate coppery undertones.

■ Aroma: A refreshing, lively bouquet of honeysuckle, kumquat, delicate citrus blossoms, and crisp green apple.

■ Palate: The palate is playful and very engaging. It perfectly balances fresh, zesty acidity with a soft, elegant texture and a very delicate, well-balanced astringency. Enjoy stone fruit flavors and a lingering, distinct minerality reminiscent of sea salt.

Pheasant's Tears: Upholding Tradition
Founded by John Wurdeman and Gela Patalishvili, Pheasant's Tears is dedicated to preserving Georgia's ancient winemaking heritage. By using organically grown grapes and fermenting exclusively in traditional beeswax-lined clay amphorae (qvevri) buried underground, they produce uncompromising wines celebrated in top restaurants and natural wine bars worldwide.

About the Tsolikouri Grape and Vinification:
Tsolikouri is a beloved white grape variety native to Western Georgia, historically prized for its vibrant acidity, lively character, and flavors of fresh green apple. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts only. This wine sees minimal skin contact, with both fermentation and aging taking place entirely in buried qvevri. Unfined and unfiltered, with minimal SO2 added, it captures vibrant energy directly in the bottle.

Tsolikouri's refreshing acidity and delicate qvevri-derived texture make it versatile enough to complement a wide range of dishes, from light to flavorful.

• ■ Tempura or Fritto Misto (fried seafood): The wine's vibrant acidity and subtle sea salt minerality cut through the richness of fried foods, much like a squeeze of lemon.
• ■ Herb-grilled white fish: The delicate citrus and green apple notes naturally harmonize with the flaky texture of the fish and the herbaceous flavors.
• ■ Charcuterie and mild cheeses: The soft, earthy tannins from the short skin contact provide a beautiful structural balance with cured meats and creamy cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 12℃〜14℃ (Enjoy at this temperature to bring out its full richness)

Western Georgia / Kakheti Cellar
Recent vintages have achieved an incredible new elegance. The area where the winery recently buried new qvevri is remarkably rich in quartz (crystal). This unique soil, combined with traditional clay amphorae, seems to directly impart outstanding softness, lively energy, and distinct minerality to the wine.