Eclipse Wine, 1st km Kuchatani-Gavasi Road, Kuchatani (2026)

08/09/2026

EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF CONCRETE

This year, we expanded our cellar with concrete tanks from Nomblot.
Our decision to work with concrete was shaped by our experience, which suggests that slow, gentle oxygen exchange can work particularly well with the grape varieties we cultivate.
The natural porosity of concrete allows for gradual micro-oxygenation during fermentation and aging, while its thermal inertia helps maintain a stable environment. Unlike oak, concrete does not impart its own aromas or flavors, allowing us to preserve the purity and varietal character of the fruit.

We chose Nomblot, a French specialist in concrete wine vessels whose history dates back to 1922. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with continued innovation in concrete winemaking. Its vessels are made as a single piece from natural concrete, without chemical additives. The material provides excellent thermal inertia and allows for gentle micro-oxygenation, while the ovoid shape promotes natural movement within the wine, helping to keep the lees in suspension.

For the 2026 harvest, we plan to use eight Nomblot concrete vessels: four ovoid tanks for white grapes and four cubic tanks for red grapes. All of them are equipped with temperature-control systems, giving us precise control over fermentation and aging.

Two eggs will be dedicated to Chardonnay and two to Mtsvane. The grapes will undergo fermentation and aging on the lees in concrete. After fermentation, the wines from two vessels of each variety will be combined and continue aging in a single egg for an extended period of six months or longer.
Two cubic tanks will be used for Merlot and two for Saperavi. For these wines, we will experiment for the first time with fermentation using whole, uncrushed berries.
Our aim is to produce balanced, complex wines and to explore how this particular environment can contribute to the character and expression of each variety.
The 2026 harvest will be our first opportunity to see what Nomblot concrete can bring to our wines. We’ll know the results in time.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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14/08/2026

THREE GOLD MEDALS AT THE BERLINER WINE TROPHY

Berliner Wine Trophy is one of Germany’s largest and most influential international wine competitions and is also among the world’s major wine tasting competitions, held under the patronage of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

The competition takes place twice a year, in winter and summer. This summer’s competition was held from 3 to 6 August. More than 750 professionals, including oenologists, sommeliers and wine critics, took part in the jury and evaluated the wines strictly through blind tasting. A total of 21,500 wine samples from 43 countries were entered.

Eclipse Winery also presented its wines at the BWT, and we are proud to announce that three of our wines received Gold Medals.

All three wines were produced according to the ancient Kakhetian winemaking method: fermentation in qvevri followed by six months of maceration on the full pomace. They were then aged for one year in French oak barriques.

Mtvaris Kotsna 2022 is a dry red wine made from Saperavi grapes grown in Kakheti. The wine has a deep ruby colour, with aromas of cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. It is full-bodied, with balanced acidity and a harmonious flavour profile.

Mzis Alersi 2022 is a dry amber wine made from Khikhvi grapes grown in Kakheti. It has a rich amber colour and is full-bodied, with noticeable yet pleasant tannins. The bouquet reveals notes of ripe yellow fruit, aromatic herbs, honey and almond.

Mzis Kotsna 2022 is a dry amber wine made from Kisi grapes grown in Kakheti. Its bouquet combines aromas of ripe yellow fruit and vanilla. The wine has silky tannins and a balanced, harmonious palate.

For us, these awards are a sign of the high quality of Eclipse Winery wines and recognition at an authoritative international level. For you, they can serve as a guide when choosing your next bottle.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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05/08/2026

SLOW SUMMER EVENINGS ON THE TERRACE

There is something special about summer evenings at the winery.

As the sun begins to set, the vineyards grow quiet, the air becomes cooler, and the terrace turns into the best place to end the day. A glass of wine, the scent of warm earth and dry herbs, soft conversation, or simply a moment of silence, there is nowhere else you need to be.

Stay at our hotel and experience the winery beyond the tasting. Wake up surrounded by vineyards, spend unhurried days in the countryside, discover our wines during a guided tasting, and let the evening unfold at its own pace on the terrace.

Wine tastes better when you’re not rushing.

Book your stay through the links in our profile, or reach out to us directly, we’ll be happy to assist you with your stay at the winery.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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28/05/2026

We’re excited to join Merano WineFestival Georgia 2026!

We will be taking part in this year’s Merano WineFestival in Georgia, one of the most important wine events, bringing together wineries, tastings, and people who truly love wine.

It’s a great opportunity to discover new wines, meet producers, and experience the atmosphere of Georgian wine culture in one place.

We would be happy to see you there, share our wines, and spend some time together around the glass.

See you at the festival!

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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07/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that Eclipse Winery will be participating in the upcoming Vinexpo Hong Kong from May 26–28, 2026.

You can find us at Booth L1 J244 throughout the exhibition.

Join us to discover our wines, meet the Eclipse Winery team, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and partnership. We’ll be delighted to welcome friends, partners, distributors, and wine professionals from around the world at our stand.

See you in Hong Kong!

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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13/03/2026

ECLIPSE ESTATE

We are pleased to introduce our new Estate collection.
Crafted exclusively from our own estate-grown grapes in Kakheti, these wines embody the character of our vineyards and the philosophy of our winery. Each bottle reflects the unique terroir of Eastern Georgia, meticulous vineyard care, and a precise, thoughtful approach at every stage of production.
We work with both Georgian indigenous varieties and international grapes. In our wines from local autochthonous varieties, we preserve their authentic identity while shaping them with a refined European sensibility. Italian amphorae and French oak barrels are employed for fermentation and aging, adding depth, complexity, and aging potential.
In working with international varieties-particularly
Chardonnay-our focus is to reveal their full potential and highlight new nuances expressed through the distinctive climatic conditions of Eastern Georgia.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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02/02/2026

Disgorgement of traditional method sparkling wine
made from Saperavi.

After 18 months on the lees, our sparkling wine is ready for disgorgement, the key step in the traditional method. While the bottles rested on riddling racks, the sediment slowly collected in the neck of each bottle.

When the time comes to remove it, the bottles are placed upside down in a freezing device, forming a frozen plug of sediment. Once removed, the necks are rinsed with cold water to prepare the frozen plug for removal.

Then, a special device opens the bottle briefly, and the pressure pushes the frozen sediment plug out, leaving the wine clear. Since a small amount of wine is lost during this process, each bottle is topped up with sparkling wine from the same batch to restore the correct level.

Next, the bottles are closed with a cork and covered with a wire muselet, which is twisted to hold the cork securely under pressure. After that, they are arranged on pallets and sent to storage.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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31/12/2025

RESULTS 2025

2025 was a year of steady work, investment, and growth.
We continued to develop our winery, improve our production, and make progress in everything we do.

Looking back, we’d like to share the key moments of the year.

We launched a new wine range, ECLIPSE ESTATE, now available on the market.

We grew and harvested 160 tons of grapes from 11 grape varieties.
120 tons were processed for our own wines, while the remaining grapes were sold.

We invested in new winemaking equipment, including:
• large-format aging barrels (500 L and 2,500 L),
• oak fermenters,
• concrete eggs and concrete cubes for fermentation and aging.
New in production:
• Introduced grape chilling before processing to better control temperature and preserve freshness and aromas
• Installed bottling equipment for large-format bottles (1.5 L, 3 L, 5 L, 6 L)
• Installed and launched equipment for disgorgement and bottling of sparkling wines

We were awarded a Gold Medal at the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition).

We expanded our export geography to include the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

We welcomed over 500 guests from 40 countries, including visitors from more distant and diverse regions such as Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, India, the UAE, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, and even as far as New Zealand.

A big thank you to everyone who stayed with us, visited our winery, and followed our journey. Your support means a lot, and we’re looking forward to sharing even more exciting things in the coming year.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kakheti, Georgia
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10/12/2025

CONCRETE EGGS AND CUBES JOIN OUR CELLAR

We’re happy to share that our new equipment has arrived: four concrete eggs and four concrete cubes, each with a 1,700-liter capacity and temperature control.

Concrete may sound unusual, but it is a popular choice in contemporary winemaking. Concrete is neutral in flavor, so it does not change the taste of the wine. It also allows slow oxygen exchange, which helps the wine develop smoothly. In addition, concrete keeps temperatures very stable during fermentation.

The egg shape encourages natural circulation inside the vessel. This improves texture and balance in white and amber wines. The cube shape is strong and efficient for fermenting and ageing red wines.

For us, concrete is the perfect middle ground between stainless steel and clay. It combines the purity of steel, the soft structure of clay, and the precision we need for controlled fermentation.

We are excited to start working with these new vessels and to share the results with you.

📍ECLIPSE WINE
1st km Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kuchatani, Georgia, Kvareli
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04/12/2025

ECLIPSE WINERY TRIUMPH AT IWSC 2026

We are thrilled to announce another achievement of Eclipse Winery. Our portfolio has received top honors from the judges at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Amidst nearly 400 entries from top wineries across Georgia and Armenia, our wines were evaluated by a jury of distinguished international experts.
We are proud to share that Eclipse Winery received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals this year.

🥇 GOLD MEDAL (95 Points) - Mtvaris Kotsna 2022
A historic moment for our winery. Our unique dry red, Mtvaris Kotsna, owes its distinct character to a rigorous process: 6 months of fermentation and skin contact in Italian amphorae, followed by 12 months of aging in French oak barrels.

🥈 SILVER MEDAL (90 Points) - Pirimtvarisa 2021
Our refined red, aged for 12 months in French oak, continues to impress with its depth and complexity.

🥉 BRONZE MEDALS
Six of our wines were awarded the Bronze mark of quality:
• Mzis Kotsna 2022 - 89 Points
• Pirimtvarisa 2022 - 88 Points
• Darsa Saperavi 2024 - 88 Points
• Darsa Khikhvi 2022 - 87 Points
• Eclipse Estate Chardonnay 2024 - 87 Points
• Eclipse Estate Khikhvi 2024 - 86 Points

The entire Eclipse team is filled with pride and joy for the international recognition. To our loyal community: we promise to remain dedicated to the highest standards of winemaking. Thank you for being part of our journey - we are just getting started!

📍ECLIPSE WINE
1st km Kuchatani-Gavasi road, Kuchatani, Georgia, Kvareli
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