The Natural Frontier

Georgia is widely considered the birthplace of wine, with a history of vinification stretching back 8,000 years. At the forefront of the country's modern renaissance is Pheasant’s Tears, a winery founded by American artist John Wurdeman and local vigneron Gela Patalishvili. Their philosophy is simple yet profound: revive near-extinct indigenous grapes and vinify them in qvevri—traditional clay amphorae buried underground. According to legend, only a wine beyond measure can make a pheasant cry tears of joy; these bottles aim for nothing less.

We will explore two expressions of this ancient terroir. The Saperavi hails from the Tibaani village, situated on a prehistoric seabed rich in fossils. Vinified with semi-carbonic maceration, it balances the grape's broad-shouldered power with fresh acidity and notes of smoke, plum, and black currant. Alongside it, we pour the Mtsvane, a white grape macerated on its skins and aged in qvevri for a year, offering a textural journey through the Kakheti region.

Moving from the Caucasus to the coast of Chile, we present Mingaco Red, Pais-Cinsault. Winemaker Pablo Pedreros farms 120-year-old vines in the Itata Valley using regenerative agriculture. This blend is the ultimate "summer red"—lively and light-bodied, bursting with violets, lavender, and wild blackberry. It serves as a vibrant, floral counterpoint to the deep, earthy history of the Georgian pours.

Join us at Union Square Wines to taste the difference between underground clay and old-vine granite.

You're cordially invited to our event, and while reservations aren't necessary, feel free to register if you'd like!
** You must be of legal drinking age to participate. Please sip responsibly. **