Wines of Abkhazia
18 reviews
September 29, 2024
I accidentally found this winery via the Internet and was incredibly glad about it, because there are very few decent wineries in Abkhazia with an apparent abundance (many roadside tasting rooms, most of them of dubious quality, sell drinks). John Arlava's winery and his cellar are an amazing exception. Unlike large producers with decent wines like Chateau Abhaz, Argun and Pashta, which can be bought in supermarkets in Abkhazia, the wine that John makes cannot be found there. And it is clear why - he makes natural wine (i.e., cultural yeast races are not used, sulfur is not used for preservation), while he grows organic grapes himself, even with elements of biodynamics, preferring autochthonous varieties. Nevertheless, this is the first time I have tasted such a high-quality natural wine!
This August, we took an excursion to the vineyard, where John and Madina told us in detail about the autochthonous varieties and the story about Bajo Noir. Then we went to their "cellar", where we tasted a lot of wines. As a passionate fan of dry wine, I enjoyed drinking semi-sweet Chardonnay (I think it was Chardonnay, if my memory serves me right). French distillates are a separate topic. I was just delighted with the chacha from fiechua! As a result, they left loaded with drinks. Thanks to the guys for the hospitality, a very interesting story and wonderful drinks, believe me, this is a very high class!
Well, we treated the guys to black artisan sourdough bread brought with us from the Moscow region, which my wife makes with her own hands. Also a kind of "straight woman" but in baking.
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July 13, 2024
If you want to touch the magic of making natural homemade wine, then here you are! Hospitable hosts,
homely atmosphere, gorgeous delicious tasting of fragrant real wine. The original culture of Abkhazia, very informative! Thank you ☺️
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March 29, 2024
Exclusive collectible wines.
A good assortment.
From 10-year-old vermouth to young, still forming wines.
Of high-grade drinks, not only grape chacha, but also mulberry chacha, feijoa, persimmon (medicine)and even acacia trees.
Cognac that everyone who has tried it cannot forget.
And the girl Larina most likely made a mistake because there is no wine in this place for 500 rubles. And she didn't buy wine from us, but somewhere else)
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January 7, 2024
Wine from the cellar is love from one sip. The host is very welcoming. He conducts the tasting with a soul, with love for his work.
The wine selection is very wide. I just want to buy everything.
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October 15, 2024
Jonik! Brother! Thank you very much!!! Chacha is just a bomb as always!!! I'll be there soon!
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March 30, 2024
A tourist place, a pleasant stop, tasting of local wines and cognacs
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August 15, 2023
The best wines can be tasted right on the spot in the cellar, all varieties have a unique smell and taste, a pleasant person.
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November 15, 2022
I can't drink anything else after these wines!Natural wine without any chemicals!I often visit this winery and already know 8 wines)Live wine in a bottle changes over time and surprises with its uniqueness!It is wonderful that there are winemakers in Abkhazia who revive native grape varieties!For true wine connoisseurs, this winery is a gift of fate)
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December 7, 2023
We bought 6 bottles from 500 rubles to 3000 rubles per bottle. All the wine at the opening was live vinegar. It's a shame, they were taking it as a gift and just disgraced themselves. I do not recommend buying in this place.
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October 11, 2024
Expensive and not tasty.
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September 3, 2022
We stopped to taste wine, an interesting place, and had a great time talking about wine and winemaking. And tastings, of course.
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August 17, 2022
A great place for lovers of combustible drinks! The wine is very tasty, cool, stored in wooden barrels in the cellar! The girl offers to try the most famous varieties of wines, tells their history and origin! It's interesting to listen! It can be purchased at home in various volumes of containers!
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February 19, 2022
High-quality wines and excellent seller. Pleasant communication and treats
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July 7, 2022
If it's on the way to the Ritz, then it's a divorce. Don't get fooled... You can buy wine anywhere.
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July 13, 2021
Very cool wine.
I must say it's expensive, but wine can't cost less than 10 euros per bottle.
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June 29, 2022
I recommend everything at the highest level
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June 8, 2021
wines for those who know what real wine is!!!!
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November 22, 2021
That's great!!!!!
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