Open Cellar Day: How the Tasting Evening Unfolded
The winery looks back on a warm open-cellar evening where guests tasted wines straight from the barrels.
Last weekend, Kraftova Vynorobnia opened the doors of its cellar to guests — and the evening turned out genuinely warm. Friends of the winery, lovers of natural wine and first-time visitors curious about the craft style all came to the Sumy region. Winemaker Taras Vynohradnyi personally led guests along the barrels, telling the story of each wine: from the seasonal white of Odesa to the red maturing in oak. The tasting took place right beside the casks — wine was poured from under the bung so guests could feel it young and alive. On the tables were local cheese, fresh bread and seasonal fruit, while a separate star of the evening was the fermented grape juice for those who do not drink alcohol. Guests also tried the pear cider with herbs and asked about wild fermentation and unhurried ageing. "The most valuable thing is when a person understands that behind every bottle stands a story, weather and patience," Taras shares. The winery plans to make such open evenings regular and is already preparing the next gathering, timed to the bottling of the new vintage. You can follow announcements and reserve places at www.biologist.com.ua. The team thanks everyone who shared this evening and the atmosphere of the open cellar.
