Sunday School

WINE

Kisi (Orange) Qvevri, Glekhuri, ’21

Kakheti, Georgia

In Kakheti, wine has been made much the same way for thousands of years, and Glekhuri embraces that history with pride. The winery works in the traditional Georgian style, fermenting and aging wines in qvevri, large clay vessels buried underground that have been used in the region for centuries. This ancient method is so central to Georgian culture that it has been recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.

Kisi is one of Georgia’s treasured native white grapes, prized for its aromatic complexity and ability to shine in qvevri. During fermentation, the juice remains in contact with the skins for an extended period, giving the wine its amber color, distinctive texture, and layered character.

The result is an orange wine that feels both ancient and remarkably fresh. Notes of dried apricot, orange peel, wild herbs, and black tea unfold across the palate, supported by gentle tannins and a savory, earthy depth that comes from time spent in clay. There is plenty of texture, but also an energy that keeps the wine lively and inviting.

Glekhuri’s Kisi is a beautiful introduction to one of the world’s oldest wine traditions. It offers a taste of Georgia’s past while feeling completely relevant to today’s growing appreciation for wines that are authentic, distinctive, and deeply rooted in place.

$12 glass‍ ‍•  $8 glass

CHEESE

Calkins Creamery Old Man Highlander

Honesdale, PA · Cow–R

Calkins Creamery is a family farm in northeastern PA that’s dedicated to conservation, preservation and sustainability. With the motto, “Conserve, Preserve, Sustain, ” they use recycled newspapers for the cows’ bedding, solar panels to power the electricity, excess whey from the cheese to feed their pigs—and the cows make for great lawn mowers. Their herd of 160 Holsteins enjoy a low-stress life, which cheesemaker Emily Bryant believes produces higher quality milk and better cheese. She only uses raw milk and vegetarian rennet to make her cheeses.

Old Man Highlander is a gouda-style with complex notes of sweet cream and walnuts. It’s cave aged for 6 months, creating a rustic earthy exterior. This delicious snacking cheese with a glass of today’s featured orange wine is a picnic power couple. Enjoy

$9‍ ‍•  $6