and significant diurnal temperature shifts that allow Syrah to develop deep color and flavor while retaining balanced acidity

The 94-point score from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar confirms what the method suggests: this is an expression built around purity

a viticultural decision that dramatically limits per-vine yield and channels energy into concentrated

The dominant profile centers on concentrated blackberry and cassis

where the cold slowly opens up its butterscotch and cocoa layers without diluting the body

Askaneli Khvanchkara Reserve pickup-only and significant diurnal temperature shiftsAskaneli Khvanchkara Reserve is a semi sweet red wine from Georgia's Khvanchkara appellation, bottled at 12% ABV in a 750ml format. Produced by Askaneli Brothers from two rare endemic grape varieties Alexandrouli (60%) and Mujuretuli (40%) grown exclusively at commercial scale in the Racha Lechkhumi region of western Georgia, this wine represents one of the country's most celebrated and geographically specific appellations. Quick Facts: ABV: 12%