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By Julia Harding, MW
(Karanika, Old Vines Xinomavro Amyndeo Red) Subscribe to see review text.
1/16/2023, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
5/17/2023 - forceberry wrote: 89 Points
The label says "Reserve Old Vines" but I believe this is the same as the old "60-100 Vines Xinomavro". 100% biodynamically farmed Xinomavro from ungrafted 60-100 yo vineyards planted at the altitude of 650 m above sea level. Vinified in stainless steel, aged for 12 months in large oak casks and then for another 6 months in old French oak barriques. Bottled unfiltered. 13,5% alcohol. Lot no. 1/2020.
Beautifully luminous, youthful and moderately translucent dark garnet color. The nose feels ripe yet not particularly sweet-toned with aromas of black cherries, some forest floor, a little bit of gravelly minerality, light gamey nuances, a hint of ripe tomato or even tomato purée and a touch of mulberry. The wine feels dry, tough and quite sinewy on the palate with a medium body and intense yet not particularly fruity flavors of fresh red plums, some forest floor, a little bit of sour cherry bitterness, light gamey tones, a ferrous hint of blood and a savory touch of stewed Mediterranean herbs. The overall feel is quite structure-driven with the high acidity and firm medium-plus tannins that make the wine feel pretty grippy quite quickly. The finish is dry, long and moderately grippy and a somewhat angular aftertaste of fresh blackcurrants and sour cherries, some forest floor, a little bit of stony minerality, light brambly notes of raspberries, a hint of tomato leaf and a touch of tobacco.
A nice, dead-serious Xinomavro that is maybe a bit on the austere side, but shows enough depth and complexity to keep things drinkable and enjoyable. The relatively lean, somewhat understated and not that ripe fruit department keeps sure that the wine never comes across as anything even remotely like a crowdpleaser. At the moment the wine isn't particularly approachable - at least not without food - and I doubt it will ever become anything particularly accessible, even if the tannins would resolve with further aging. Pretty good stuff, but really calls for food to round out its tough, angular nature. Priced according to its quality at approx. 22€.
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2/2/2023 - Peristero Likes this wine: 91 Points
A very elegant take on xinomavro from Amyndeo. Red fruit, flowers and tomato dominate the nose. Tannins are silky and elegant but the acidity is electrifying in a good way leading to a long and pleasant aftertaste. Not sure if I like this better than the classic Naousa bottlings. It is definitely tasty and balanced but lacks personality imo.
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5/24/2022 - kostaslonis wrote:
Random wines tried before service (Oinoscent): The wine shows pale cherry red color.
In the nose the wine shows bright profile, red cherries, tomato, black berries, cherries, plums, a touch gamey.
Palate shows same profile, gamey, tomato, black cherries, medium tannins, bitter, tight, herbal, medium finish
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12/28/2021 - Yorgos Likes this wine: 95 Points
Expressive nose, very xin like with red fruit like cherries and some red forest fruits, tomato leaf, some spice, some herbs like mint that provide lift and freshness. Dumb forest floor. Very complex nose. Medium + bodied with medium tannins and lots of acid that provide freshness. Lots of flavour and depth. Velvety texture I would dare to say which is quite remarkable for a xin of this young age ( or for any age actually). Long finish. Amazing.
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