2024 Pheasant's Tears Saperavi, Kakheti, Georgia Thomas Perseval Properties

Properties

the vineyard has a particularly favorable microclimate

small production shochu made from locally grown produce like ginger

The wines are aged 1/2 in stainless steel and 1/2 in 500L barrels for 6 months

Certified Biodynamic

2024 Pheasant's Tears Saperavi, Kakheti, Georgia Thomas Perseval PropertiesWhen Pheasants Tears was established, the first vineyard was the 12 hectare plot in Tibaani, which had 4 hectares under Saperavi vines. Tibaani is a north facing slope in the Alazani valley. In bygone years it was the bottom of a sea when the Black and Caspian were united you can still find seashell fossils in the soil. Saperavi is a powerful tertiary grape and Tibaani is the hottest, driest, part of Georgia. The semi carbonic maceration helps lighten