{"id":311,"date":"2014-09-30T20:57:21","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T00:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=311"},"modified":"2024-04-21T15:20:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T19:20:24","slug":"daveste-rkatsiteli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/daveste-rkatsiteli\/","title":{"rendered":"Daveste Rkatsiteli — Wine Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

To finish up our last wine review of the North Carolina Wine & Grape Month, we decided to finish with one of the oldest grape varietals known to man-kind, Rkatsiteli. \u00a0The Daveste Rkatsiteli from Davest\u00e9 Vineyards<\/a>, is one of only a handful of vineyards in the US that grow and produce a wine from the grape. \u00a0Rkatsiteli is a grape originating from Georgia (the country, not the state) where it is a fairly common grape. \u00a0The grape reportedly dates back to 3000 B.C. making it one of the oldest grapes that have been cultivated for wine making purposes. \u00a0The pale skinned grape produces a white wine ranging from dry to sweet. \u00a0Some European countries even produce Port, Sherry, and dessert style wines from the same grape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The approach they take with this wine results in a dry wine, light in acids and full of flavor. \u00a0In the glass the wine is a pale lemon yellow, only a few shades darker\u00a0than water and just as clear. \u00a0The nose offers a trace of lemon zest laced with citrus notes. \u00a0There is something hidden beneath the citrus overtones, perhaps a slight roasted nutty aroma.<\/p>\n

The flavors are bright cheerful. \u00a0The initial burst of citrus yields to a mild acid structure which lingers on the tongue. \u00a0As it sits, the flavors develop into a light honey note fading into a light floral complex mid-palate. \u00a0The lingering finish of this wine leave the mouth cleanly and ready for the next sip.<\/p>\n

The Daveste Rkatsiteli is one of our favorite white wines at Daveste. \u00a0Part of its charm is that it is so unique. \u00a0If you’re nearby, you need to pick up a bottle or two to enjoy. \u00a0The winery is located just a quick drive off I-77 in Troutman, NC.<\/p>\n

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