Ancient Valley, Aleksandrouli, Racha-Lechkhumi, Georgia 2019

Georgia was top of the hit list for Naked Wines' buyers Ray and Matt and they've unearthed some approachable wines at affordable price points with their first Georgian winemaker Luka Beshidze. Aleksandrouli is an indigenous Georgian variety, and is expressed here in a smoky guise, with complex elements of tea leaves, plant leaves, sap and smoked meat. The fruit is ripe and strawberry-driven, making this juicy and drinkable as well as complex. The tannins are fine-grained and it finishes with long, refreshing acidity. Member exclusive at £15.99.