Pheasant's Tears
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American painter John Wurdeman moved to Georgia, fell in love with qvevri winemaking, and partnered with local master winemaker Gela Patalishvili to create Pheasant's Tears. Their amber wines from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane, fermented in buried clay qvevri, are benchmarks for Georgian winemaking. The restaurant in Sighnaghi serves traditional dishes paired perfectly with the wines.
Why It's a Hidden Gem
An American artist and Georgian winemaker reviving 8,000-year-old qvevri traditions, with a restaurant in one of the Caucasus's most beautiful hilltop towns.
Wines
Wine Styles
Standout Bottles
- Rkatsiteli Amber
- Saperavi
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Location
Baratashvili St 18, Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia
Practical Info
Appointment
Hours
Daily 10:00-19:00
Tasting
From $undefined+
Languages
Georgian, English, Russian
Address
Baratashvili St 18, Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia
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