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Pheasant's Tears

WTG Pick
Kakheti, Georgia

About

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

RkatsiteliMtsvaneSaperaviAmber Wine

Standout Bottles

  • Rkatsiteli Amber
  • Saperavi

Tags

natural-winehistoricorganicfamily-run

Location

Pheasant's Tears

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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