Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Tamada – Kindzmarauli 2023 (Semi-Sweet Red)
Duruji Valley, Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪

Overview
Made from 100% Saperavi, this semi-sweet red is a hallmark of the Kindzmarauli PDO, located in Georgia’s Kakheti region. Naturally semi-sweet wines like this are produced by stopping fermentation early, leaving residual sugar while retaining Saperavi’s intense fruit character. (Educational note: Kindzmarauli wines are protected by Georgian appellation law, recognized internationally for their semi-sweet style.)

Aromas & Flavors
Rich and fruit-forward, with notes of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum jam. Hints of pomegranate, violet, and a touch of cocoa give extra layers of sweetness and depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with velvety tannins, lush sweetness, and balancing acidity that keeps the wine from feeling heavy. Smooth and round, with a lingering, fruit-driven finish.

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with spicy lamb kebabs, Georgian walnut-based dishes, or blue cheeses. Also a great match for dark chocolate desserts or enjoyed on its own as a festive, easy-drinking red.

Verdict
A classic Kindzmarauli: rich, semi-sweet, and deliciously approachable. The 2023 vintage captures Saperavi’s dark fruit intensity while offering balance and charm, making it both a crowd-pleaser and a cultural staple. 🍷cheers!

Did You Know?
The Kindzmarauli microzone lies along the Alazani River in Kakheti. Its alluvial soils and warm climate give Saperavi the depth of fruit that makes these semi-sweet wines so distinctive. — 23 days ago

Z. R.G.

9.2

Rich and bright. Cherries and pomegranate. — 4 years ago

Alex Geo

9.1

Very good :) — 7 years ago

Mikko Tyllinen

9.6

Absolutely delicious! — 2 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.2

This excellent Saperavi Qvevri is from the Alazani Estate Winery, not the Alazani Winery. It hit all the notes that a Saperavi should hit. It began with dried cherry, and then transitioned to that unusual bite that Qvevri wines have, ending with smooth tannins. Classic Georgia, tasty and different from wine anywhere else. Perfect with one of those unpronounceable Georgian lamb stews or Persian food. Decant for 1 hour. — 3 years ago

Benjamin

9.1

Sweet and smooth — 7 years ago

Cara Oxley

9.5

Not usually a fan a sweet, but very nice. — 8 years ago

GV

8.9

A very pleasant wine from Georgia 🇬🇪.

Deep purple colour with lots of dark fruit, notably cherry on the nose with some oak.
A little tannin that's nicely balanced against a hint of sweetness that follows the plums and blackberry.

Overall, it was a lovely wine from a winery in Kvareli close to the river Alazani.

From Majestic UK. — 3 years ago

Azeen Ghorayshi

9.5

Perfect lightly (very lightly!) funky orange we had at Tone — 4 years ago

Cameron Wright

9.3

Pleasantly fruity and refreshing with notes of bright, sweet florals and fresh, juicy fruit. A perfect wine to enjoy chilled poolside. — 5 years ago