{"title":"Pheasant's Tears-Kakheti-Georgia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/john-at-pheasants-tears_jpg.webp?v=1758875353\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"289\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/bef3e8_2e9ab356bdc144dba458a00b4926871a_mv2_d_4266_3200_s_4_2_jpg.avif?v=1758875354\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"212\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/bef3e8_2c48375ab923494ebc03ab96dc2cd479_mv2_jpg.avif?v=1758875354\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"212\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/bef3e8_074a090e875b40eb91da5483f2bab453_mv2_jpg.avif?v=1758875352\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"212\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/bef3e8_eb9b20ca2a1f4206a0fb467d4cf06c49_mv2_d_3880_2910_s_4_2_jpg.avif?v=1758875617\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"352\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ephotography \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pheasantstears.com\/winw-vineyard\" title=\"pheasantstears\"\u003epheasanttears\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gtarchive.georgiatoday.ge\/news\/2314\/Home-of-American-Pheasant%27s-Tears-Founder-up-in-Flames\" title=\"pheasantstears\"\u003egeorgiatoday\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.winenous.co.uk\/wp\/archives\/10024\" title=\"pheasanttears\"\u003ewinenous\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"644\"\u003ePheasant’s Tears is a winery in Georgia, founded in 2007 by American artist John Wurdeman and Georgian viticulturist Gela Patalishvili. Their mission: revive ancient Georgian winemaking traditions, work with indigenous grape varieties (some rare or nearly forgotten), farm organically, and use traditional vessel-styles (qvevri) with minimal intervention to let the land and the grape speak. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eTheir vineyards lie mostly in Kakheti, especially in Tibaani, Kiziqi province, overlooking the Alazani Valley, with steep slopes, varied soils (clay, sand, quartz, volcanic, etc.), and a climate that sees strong diurnal shifts (hot days, cool nights). The qvevri winemaking method (huge clay pots buried underground) is central: both white and red wines are fermented and aged in these, often with skin contact, sometimes including stems, depending on the variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003ePheasant’s Tears doesn’t just make wine — it sees wine as part of Georgian culture: food, song, art, heritage all surround the process. There’s a restaurant at their site in Signaghi, menus grounded in local farm produce, folk song evenings, and a deep respect for time, place, memory. Because their wines are at least somewhat “natural” (organic, indigenous yeasts, minimal or no filtration or fining, use of qvevri rather than barrels) but also serious and well-made, they appeal both to lovers of tradition and lovers of curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eIn short: Pheasant’s Tears is a bridge between eras. Between the 8000-year plus history of Georgian wine culture and the present moment of renewed interest in natural ways. Their wines are expressive, textured, sometimes wild, always rooted in soil, story, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pheasants-tears-kisi-2023","title":"Pheasant's Tears Kisi 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA skin-contact white made from the rare, indigenous Georgian grape \u003c\/span\u003eKisi\u003cspan\u003e, grown organically in Kakheti. Fermented and aged in traditional \u003c\/span\u003eqvevri\u003cspan\u003e (large clay amphorae buried underground), it spends several months on its skins, giving the wine its amber colour and firm tannic grip. Aromas of dried apricot, citrus peel, and wild herbs mingle with hints of nuts and honey. The palate is full-bodied and textural, with vibrant acidity and a savoury, gently spiced finish. A classic expression of Georgia’s ancient winemaking heritage, it balances power with drinkability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murky Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796742230208,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/Untitleddesign.png?v=1770809610"},{"product_id":"pheasants-tears-quinta-2021","title":"Pheasant's Tears Quinta 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lively co-ferment of five Georgian grapes — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eGoruli Mtsvane, Chinuri, Danakharuli, Shavkapito,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eTavkveri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. True to Pheasant’s Tears’ spirit, it’s fermented and aged in qvevri with no frills, just tradition. The result is a light, juicy red with flashes of cherry, pomegranate, and watermelon, lifted by fresh acidity and a whisper of spice and herbs. Quinta is the kind of wine that feels both rustic and elegant — easy to sip on a warm day, yet layered enough to make you pause and think about the centuries-old winemaking behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murky Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796742295744,"sku":null,"price":257.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/Untitled_design-2_7df17970-62b2-45f0-bed1-163618506b37.png?v=1770832821"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/collections\/thumb.php.jpg?v=1765353881","url":"https:\/\/murkywines.com\/collections\/pheasants-tears-kakheti-georgia\/type_sparkling_orange.oembed","provider":"Murky Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}