"Pheasant's Tears, founded in 2007 by an American expat and artist, John Wurdeman, and Gela Patalishvili, was one of the first Georgian wineries working in a traditional mode to send its wines to the U.S. The winery is known for its celebratory feasts called supras, which involve endless plates of amazing food and enough wine to pickle an elephant. Dishes include foraged mushrooms with herbs, khachapuri, rolled thinly sliced eggplant with walnut sauce, chakapuli, and tender roast chicken in a milk-based garlic sauce. The atmosphere is filled with toasts and high-spirited celebrations." - Ray Isle