Saperavi is the world’s oldest grape variety. It originates in Georgia 8000 years ago

Hugh Hamilton was one of the first people in the country to plant Saperavi and has been fascinated by it for over two decades. The word Saperavi translates to ‘ink’ or ‘dye’ due to intense skin colour and red flesh. We call this Shiraz grown on a diet of lightning.

“The text book would no doubt say “don’t plant it”. However, I’m listening to the grapes. 12 vintages of Saperavi tells me year after year that this grape variety loves the terroir of McLaren Vale” Hugh Hamilton

Vegan friendly