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2018 Gaia Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
1/13/2024 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 89 Points
2018 Gaia 'Assyrtiko by Gaia' Wild Ferment. A mid to deep gold colour. Powerful aromas of honeyed lemons/lemsip, lightly rubbed (pestle and mortar) herbs like tarragon or dill and is accompanied by hints of lime, smoke and sea salt/island breezes. Some fine oatmeal and acacia lurk in the background suggesting some extended lees contact.
The palate opens with a strident and zesty acidity with sunbaked lemons and some flesh. Fairly linear the wine is typically Assyrtiko as it is dominated by ripe lemon flavors and a chalky and shrivelled lemon skin texture. Plenty going on, this is vibrant although it is showing signs of ageing. Closes with lemon leaf and brine.
70- to 80-year old ungrafted vines on 300-year-old roots.
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2007 Cullen Wines Diana Madeline
1/12/2024 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 94 Points
A mid to deep garnet colour toward a gently bricking rim. The bouquet shows sweet black jammy fruits, reminiscent of jujube fruit along with cassis, baking spices and dark (80%) chocolate. Lingering underneath I found Bing cherry, lick of vanilla and filo pastry. Entering the palate, the wine delivers a menthol freshness and a burst of blackcurrant and blackberry flavours with notes of chocolate and espresso coffee. Full-bodied profile, the wine has sweet, velvety tannins yet are dense, mirroring the sensation of biting into a chunk of Lindt chocolate. The acidity is lively and balanced. It concludes with earthier notes and a hint of cayenne pepper starting to come forward. Extended length this is drinking superbly!
Cab-based with 8 Merlot 4 CF and 4 PV. 14 months in oak.
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2021 Thymiopoulos jeunes vignes de Xinomavro / Young Vines Naoussa
10/28/2023 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fairly savoury with worn leather, minerals and crushed stone that segue to dried cranberry and cherry. The palate sees more dried fruits, is dry with a tart acidity supported by powdery tannins. Dry, I found redcurrants towards the close in this fairly deep wine.
Aged in partly cement and partly stainless steel.
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