Sure, indigenous to Georgia, but has found a new home in some of the warmer areas of Australia. This example is a black/violet in the glass and offers up rich, brambly purple fruits and a mix of tar, rose petal and pen ink. Suitably rich but with wonderful balance, this is a great cool-weather drink.

Origin: Zemo Kartli, Georgia Mainly Grown In: Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova Key Facts: Saperavi is the hero grape of Georgia and known for making truly heroic wines. Famously, Saperavi is what's known as a 'teinturier' grape which means that it has dark skin and dark flesh. No surprise that it makes some seriously dark-coloured reds! Saperavi is known for its high acidity and high tannins, so it typically makes wines with awesome colour, great freshness and real heart. Modern Saperavi can also be made into a more fun style with all the dark colour and richness but with a lighter touch - so you end up with these berry-laden purple wines of real delight. Fun Fact: Saperavi is the Georgian word for 'dye'. Perfect for a grape known for seriously inky wines!