Jonathan Ray’s Wine Pick: Bedoba White 2025
One of the many joys of buying from an independent merchant is wandering in with an enquiring thirst, throwing yourself on their mercy and being directed to something you’d never normally think of buying.
Thus it was at Symposium in Lewes the other day. I hadn’t got a clue what I wanted but co-owner, Rob, knowing the sort of thing I like, gave me a quick slurp of this from Kakheti, Georgia.
A blend of handpicked Rkatsteli and Kisi (nope, nor me), fermented in both earthenware amphorae and stainless steel, it hit the absolute bullseye. Full of fresh ripe pears, honey, nuts, stewed apples and just a touch of cream, it slipped down so easily that I drained the glass and bought a bottle on the spot.
Enjoy it at Symposium (there or to take away) or over a meal at the Brewers Arms, Lewes High Street, where it’s their Wine of the Moment.
The details
Bedoba White 2025 (13.5%vol)
£20 (75cl) from symposium-finewine.co.uk or drink in at The Brewers Arms, Lewes
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