2023 Orange, Bedoba

• Style: Orange Wine
• Taste: Dried apricot, honey, wild herbs, orange peel
• Food: Shellfish, poultry, mushrooms, sushi, cured meats
• Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday lunch
• Serve: Slightly chilled, 13% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This wine stops you mid-sip. Expect dried apricot, orange peel, and wild herbs to unfold across your palate, backed by captivating texture that feels both concentrated and alive. The 13% alcohol keeps it refined rather than heavy, ideal for lingering over a meal or discovering its layers glass after glass.

The Winery — Bedoba

Bedoba—meaning 'Day of Luck'—is rooted in Georgian winemaking heritage stretching back to 1737, when the Konchosvilli family's cellars first opened. Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz honour this history while blending tradition with modern precision. The 2023 Orange is built from 70% Rkatsiteli and 30% Kisi, both indigenous varieties that showcase the country's viticultural character. Early hailstorms reduced yields, concentrating flavours in smaller, denser berries; warm days and cool Caucasus nights preserved aromatic intensity while keeping acidity sharp. The Rkatsiteli fermented whole-cluster in traditional qvevri amphorae with natural yeasts, left on skins through winter malolactic fermentation; the Kisi fermented cool in stainless steel to retain clarity. Both are vegan and organic-certified.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this slightly chilled alongside roasted vegetables, grilled seafood, or assertive cheeses—the wine's honey and herb notes bridge savoury and rich equally well. This is precisely why we champion wines from Kakheti, Georgia's heartland: they deliver character and soul in equal measure. The Orange's texture and moderate alcohol make it equally at home on a weeknight table or a leisurely Sunday lunch. If you're drawn to this style, explore the rest of our Whites with Oak selection—you'll find wines of similar depth and unconventional character across Georgia.