Menabde 2021 Tsolikouri Dry Amber Wine, Georgia

Tons of white flower on the nose transfers to the palate, almost like dried jasmine when it hits your tastebuds. The floralness also serves as very light tannins for the wine, meaning rich notes of yellow pear follow in the flavor evolution. Bright minerality and salinity bring along two variations of acidity to the wine, adding to its depth. While the wine is overall simple, there’s a lot more going on than one might expect.