Goruli Mtsvane, Tevza, Kartli, Georgia, 2018

Vital Signs: Goruli Mtsvane is an endemic variety from Kartli region of Georgia. The name means "green one from Gori", a city located in Kartli. Not to be confused with mtsvane from Kakheti which is an entirely different variety! Aromas of dried fruit and melon--balancing overtones of honey and honeysuckle. Very well-expressed, rich and harmonious body with firm and tannic structure, dried apricots lavishly coupled with notes of mature dried orange.