SHABO Winery Telti-Kuruk Grande Reserve Odesa Ukraine 2022

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100% Telti-Kuruk. Pale straw in color, this wine offers a beautifully evolving expression of the variety. The nose opens with white wildflowers, bruised pear, and baked apple, layered with flaky pastry, vanilla, and a delicate touch of caramel and subtle oak. Hints of lemon candy and honeyed citrus lift the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is dry, with medium acidity and a full body that reflects the influence of both bâtonnage and oak aging. Flavors unfold in textured waves: gooseberry, lemon juice, and zest provide a taut, zippy backbone, while creamy notes of lemon curd yogurt and crème brûlée add volume and elegance. Subtle hints of white pepper and wet stone minerality lend energy and nuance. The flavor intensity is restrained yet persistent, showcasing the wine’s multi-layered complexity and graceful evolution across the palate. As it lingers, the finish resolves slowly into impressions of citrus, cream, and spice. Depth. Precision. Indulgence. Even seasoned tasters pause to contemplate its graceful complexity.

The name Telti-Kuruk, meaning “foxtail,” was given by the Turks in reference to the shape of the grape clusters.

Food Pairing: Herb-breadcrumbed lobster with lemon butter, seared halibut wit fennel an dorange , pork tenderloin with pear and crème fraiche sauce, risotto with sage and parmesan, caramelized leek and goat cheese, aged gruyere, triple cream brie with lemon preserves, manchego with quince paste.

3.8/5