About MK Winery
Chateau MK brand is a continuation of the legacy of our grandfather, honorable winemaker Michael Kumsiashvili, who spent 50 years in Georgian wine industry, refining and expanding international recognition of its unique wine styles, raising generations of winemakers, and instilling high values of wine appreciation. Today our award-winning wines are crafted by his grandson, Michael. Recently Chateau MK Rhapsodia received gold medal, 95 points by the distinguished panel of wine masters at International Wine & Spirits Challenge (IWSC).
Our mission & philosophy
We are inspired by our family’s winemaking tradition to bring people together and celebrate life with passion, joy and the unique values of wine by crafting exceptional product experiences. We respect the history of wine, the character of each grape, and the accumulated wisdom of three generations of winemaking family.
The art of winemaking:
The ancient roots of Georgian wine
Ever wonder how ancient wines tasted? Discover how our winemaking continues 8000-year uninterrupted art of making wine in large underground clay vessels called “Qvevri”. Scientists dated the earliest archeological evidence of wine residue in Qvevri in Georgia.
We are proud of our special wines which are fermented and aged in Qvevri with skin-contact style. These wines are bursting with energy and elegance. Indulge your curiosity for tastes, smoothness, transcendent aromas, history, ancient wine culture, and timeless joy of it all.
Three generations of excellence
Our cofounder and master winemaker, Michael Kumsiashvili Jr., was mentored by grandfather Michael and father Gennady, both distinguished professional winemakers.
He has worked for a number of wineries over 25 years and won multiple awards. Michael expresses his winemaking philosophy: “We passionately craft elegant wines, by respecting the character of each grape and the accumulated wisdom of the three generations of winemaking family.”
Awards
MK Rhapsodia
95 Points - Gold Medal
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2022
"Focused and aromatic with rich characteristics on the nose of lemon marmalade and crushed herbs with a pestle and mortar. The aromatics continue through to the palate with mandarin and orange blossom. The long finish develops with a marzipan note."
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91 Points - Silver Medal
International Wine Challenge in London 2018
“Notes of honey, wax, herbs, plums and peaches and a persistent length. Has a cheesy, waxy edge and some tannins.”
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MK Aieti
International Qvevri Wine Competition 2020
Silver Medal
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Tsinandali appellation,
Kakheti wine region, Georgia
Just in Tsinandali appellation we have 9 different soil zones (from volcanic alluvial and proalluvial to brown forest, heavy loamy and clay), which are suitable to cultivate high-quality grape varieties.
In this natural habitat of viticulture, in the homeland of winemaking, the diversity of soil and flexibility to grow many unique grapes are remarkable advantages of Georgian wine regions.