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Oinorama Wine Fair 2024
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Tasted Saturday, March 2, 2024 - Monday, March 4, 2024 by kostaslonis with 247 views
Introduction
The annual Oinorama wine fair
Flight 1 - Day 1 (95 Notes)
Flight 2 - Day 2 (88 Notes)
2022 Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Riesling Eroica
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
(3/3/2024)
Ripe, flinty, citrus fruit, green apple, pear, minty, easy, huge and evident 55gr RS, med finish
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2022 Wittmann Weißer Burgunder 100 Hügel trocken
Germany, Rheinhessen
(3/3/2024)
Tight, flinty, med body, green apple, pear and citrus notes, crunchy palate, high acidity, airy, easy, crunchy, mineral long finish
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2021 Wittmann Riesling trocken
Germany, Rheinhessen
(3/3/2024)
Firm, full, bright acidity, mineral, citrus, grapefruit, flinty, palate is rounder, riper apple notes, pear and lemon, minty, mineral
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2021 Joseph Mellot Quincy Le Rimonet
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Quincy
(3/3/2024)
Bright, forward, flinty, fresh pear and green apple, grassy, it has a certain NZ freshness here
A touch bitter in palate, same flavour profile, fresh and easy, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne-Aligoté Les Maréchaux
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Aligoté
(3/3/2024)
Pear and floral notes, shows structure, palate is juicy even though a bit tight, med to full body, nice acidity, complex, welcoming, some vanilla sweet notes, smooth, tasty
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2023 Rouvalis Mikros Vorias White Achaia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Fresh, green asparagus notes, citrus, palate shows the same flavours but lacking depth. An easy white though
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2022 Rouvalis Roditis Asprolithi
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
A bit greener and simpler than previous vintages, easy, light, fresh, forward, better in palate, nice acidity
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2022 Rouvalis Syrracho
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
Viogner and Roditis
Green fruit, lime, grapefruit notes, forward and extrovert, floral notes next to a few herbal ones.
Palate shows the same profile, nice structure, tensity, med body with a few so2 spikes here and therePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Rouvalis Mikros Vorias
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Viognier
Forward, extrovert, playful red cherry notes, strawberry, palate showing med body, juicy, nice red fruit next to some peaches, simple but nicePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Rouvalis Fragkosykia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Cabernet Franc and Roditis sur lie
Tight, underripe red cherry and currant, some peach notes
Palate is smooth, easy, juicy, acidity stands a bit taller (the wine was a bit warmer when tasted), could work by the glassPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Rouvalis Mikros Vorias
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Fragrant, easy, smooth, fruit forward, all sorts of small red fruits, some floral notes too.
Palate is smooth again, light, vibrant acidity, juicy fruit, nice tannins, easy light redPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Papagiannakos Savatiano Vieilles Vignes
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Ripe, fresh, citrus, green notes, co2, quite green
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2021 Papagiannakos Savatiano Single Vineyard Vientzi
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Peppery, green grilled veggies (?), citrus notes in the back, palate is smooth, med body, lively acidity, mineral, green notes, fresh, youthful
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2023 Papagiannakos Savatiano Natural
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
No so2 added, natural yeast, no filter
Heartier, “warmer fruit”, riper too, yeasty character, palate with ripe fruit, lime, savoury, high acidity, med body, med finish. Needs a “cheesy” dish to pair itPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2015 Papagiannakos Savatiano Honores
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Fully developed, overripe stone fruit, citrus fruit, aged parmesan notes, palate with full developed profile, again cheesy notes, med body and acidity
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2023 Papagiannakos Assyrtiko
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Citrus, tight, lime, fresh, forward, tight texture, med body, long finish. Still quite youthful, give it time
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2022 Papagiannakos Savatiano Vareli Markopoulo
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Smooth, ripe, subtle, nice citrus and stone fruit, some heavier floral notes, broad.
Palate with body, nice structure, density, roasted notes, walnut, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Papagiannakos Granatus
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Agiorgitiko
Vegetal warmth with some fruit, peppery, red cherry, palate is juicy, smooth, nice mouthfeel, low acidity. Weird in an interesting wayPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Novus Winery Moschofilero A Priori
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/3/2024)
Highly extrovert, floral notes, citrus notes, rose water, some underripe tropical fruit notes.
Palate with fleshy vibrant fruit, typical rose floral notes, some tropical notes again, papaya, lychee, impressivePost a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
2022 Novus Winery Moschofilero Optimum
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/3/2024)
Dry farmed single vineyard Moschofilero
Highly extrovert, playful, juicy fresh fruit, forward, a nice minty layer.
Palate is very smooth, round, high acidity, med body, feels like having some sugar left here, rosewater, high intensity. Very interestingPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Novus Winery Acquarella Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/3/2024)
A blend of 70% Moschofilero then 30% Assytiko + Syrah
The wine shows med intensity, red fresh cherry and currant fruit, fragrant as it opens up, palate is smooth, subtle, easy with loads of rose waterPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Novus Winery Climax Novus
Greece
(3/3/2024)
40% Mavrotragano 35% Agiorgitiko 25% Mavrodaphne, 9 months in oak
Oak derived notes, nutty, almond, walnut, some roasted notes, floral notes, black fruit, plums and prunes.
Palate is juicy with the oak being quite upfront, tight tannins, firm oak, black fruit, prunes, whole spice, 14% warmth, very dry finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Tetramythos Roditis
Greece, Peloponnisos, Patras
(3/3/2024)
42 plots
Green fruit, vibrant, juicy, citrus notes, lime, some stalky notes, palate is fresh, juicy green apple and pear notes, med body, vibrant acidityPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Tetramythos Roditis Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Patras
(3/3/2024)
1 plot
Crunchy compared to normal bottling, tight, citrus, quince, a few herbal notes.
Palate is juicy, mineral, med body, heavier, showing intensity, structure, high acidityPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Tetramythos Malagousia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Forward, fleshy fruit forward, minty, herbal notes, different, palate tight, minty again, showing some bitter notes, quite austere for the variety
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2023 Tetramythos Sauvignon Blanc Milia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Very tight and austere (like the Malagousia 2023 tasted right before, so a pattern of the vintage?), green, grassy, peppery, not giving away much
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2023 Tetramythos Malagousia Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Reserved, fruit and herbal notes, low intensity, palate is more fruit forward, tight, quince and grapefruit
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2022 Tetramythos Sauvignon Blanc Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Green, grassy, asparagus, citrus peel, yeasty notes, palate with more fruit, forward and broad, med to high acidity, tensity
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2023 Tetramythos Retsina Amphorε Natur ε)
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Very smooth, pine and pine resin notes, subtle, palate showing ginger, cumin and pineapple notes, some floral notes, med body, long finish
Very interesting to pair loads of dishesPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Tetramythos Agrippiotis Nature
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Rather low intensity, quince, green fruit, pear notes, palate with more grip, tight, high acidity, austere
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2023 Tetramythos Muscat Blanc Sec Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Powerful, vibrant, citrus notes, green fruit, forward, palate shows tensity but also juicy fruit, bergamot marmalade, gentle bitter notes
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2023 Tetramythos Mavro Kalavrytino Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
1 day maceration, then oak with MLF
Red cherry notes, strawberry notes, not so youthful as the “normal” bottling, some grapey notes.
Palate with texture, different mouthfeel, almost sweet raspberry notes, low tannins, med body, med finish with some pot pouri
Interesting to pair with “difficult” foods like beetrootPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Tetramythos Mavro Kalavrytino Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
A touch reductive at first, some smoky paprika notes, floral notes in the back, palate same profile, red currant, med body, showing tannins with acidity, med finish
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2022 Tetramythos Mavrodaphne Laurier Noir Nature
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
12 months in Foudres
Forward, thick oak frame, floral notes, some toast, walnut notes, showing depth
Palate with med body, light, nice acidity keeping the balance, sour cherry, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2020 Tetramythos Cabernet Sauvignon Natur e
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
24 months in Foudres and 3tn tanks
Highly extrovert, bretty (iodine), dried red fruit, cherry, currant, some toast notes.
Palate more in balance, again brett notes, pharmaceutical/iodine, dry tannins, cutting short, aggressivePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
NV Mylonas Pét Nat
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Herbal, citrus notes, pear, light, some bitter notes, yeast, 12,5%
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2020 Mylonas Savatiano Cuvée Vouno
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
Riper profile, citrus notes, quince, some green notes, palate is more vibrant, green fruit, peach, lime, lemon, grapefruit, lacks some acidity but shows ripe fruit
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2022 Mylonas Savatiano Oak Matured
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
6 months in oak
Half herbal, half citrus notes, lime, grapefruit notes, minty notes, the oak is rather bold and reserved.
The oak is more apparent in palate, nutty, almond, roasted notes, simple, straightforward, some fruit in the back, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Mylonas Savatiano Naked Truth
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/3/2024)
20 days maceration
Grapefruit, grippy, lemon peel, layered herbal notes, a touch medicinal
Palate is the same, citrus, lime, grapefruit, density, med body, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2019 Oenogenesis Thyrsus
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Malagousia and Viognier
Full on fresh herbal notes, minty, parsley, lime (flesh and peel)
Palate with the same profile, med body and acidityPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Oenogenesis Feggites
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Low intensity, herbal, citrus, bitter palate
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2023 Oenogenesis Assyrtiko Mataroa Nautical
Greece, Macedonia, Pangeon
(3/3/2024)
Assyrtiko, bottled 5 days before
Tight, grippy, lemon juice, tropical fruit, palate with pineapple, acidity, tight texture, med body
Give this time to open upPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Oenogenesis Sémillon Mataroa Gold
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Grippy, toasty, grilled cheese, palate of the same style, tight, some brett notes in the back, grapefruit, citrus pith, med body
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2022 Oenogenesis Mataroa Rustic
Greece, Macedonia
(3/3/2024)
Xinomavro
Tomato puree, mashed strawberries, cherries and currants, palate with med body, smooth, fresh, elevated acidity, tensePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Oenogenesis Merlot Mataroa
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Dried red cherry, maraschino cherry, pot pouri, palate is more juicy, dried red fruit notes, elevated acidity, med body
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2022 Oenogenesis Feggites Rosé
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
70% xinomavro 30% cabernet sauvignon
Herbal notes, fresh red cherries, floral notes, rounder in palate, showing tannins, med bodyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2015 Oenogenesis Deka X White
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ugni blanc
Oak derived profile, nutty, roasted almond, sesame seeds, buckets of banana here, mashed ones too
Palate is juicy, powerful, nutty, same flavour profile, full body and long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2016 Oenogenesis Deka X White
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
(to be released in 1.5 months)
Much like the 2015 but more precise, nutty, a bit more in balance with fruit (which again is mainly banana)
Palate is tighter, med acidity, full body, long tense finish.Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2020 Oenogenesis Cabernet Sauvignon Mataroa Red
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Cranberry, mashed strawberry, toasted sesame seeds, dried red cherries, some tomato notes
Palate is juicy, fruit forward, mashed red fruit notes, nice structure, med body, fresh, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2013 Oenogenesis Feggites
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Dried red fruit, pot pouri, quite evolved profile, palate is tight, chocolate notes, tight and dry tannins, 13.5% that somehow you can feel
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2011 Oenogenesis Deka X
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/3/2024)
Again (like Feggites red 2013 tasted before) showing evolution, dried red fruit, cherries and currants, some reduction here still, pot pouri, spicy with cinnamon and nutmeg
Palate with more fruit, red fruit, maraschino cherries, med body, tight dry tannins, a lot of oak tannins drying the palate even more, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Solomos Wines Goustolidi
Greece, Ionian, Zakynthos
(3/3/2024)
Ripe citrus fruit, earthy, herbal notes, a touch spicy too
Palate with green fruit, lime, lemon, grapefruit peel, minty, med body and finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Solomos Wines Verdea
Greece
(3/3/2024)
Very floral and herbal profile, citrus peel, grapefruit, Vinho Verde freshness
Palate is more vibrant but showing a pharmaceutical bitternessPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Solomos Wines Pavlos
Greece, Ionian, Zakynthos
(3/3/2024)
Ripeness, a touch of vanilla sweetness, some rubbery notes
Palate shows the same bitterness as Verdea 2o23 tasted before, green peel notes, med body, med acidity, tight, youthfulPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Solomos Wines Sole Mio
Greece
(3/3/2024)
Muscat with a splash of Moscatella
Full on bitter herbal notes from Muscat, grapefruit, lemon peel, less floral notes
Palate is better balanced, more citrus and lime focused, med body, med acidity, youthful, fresh, easy, straightforwardPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2016 Gentilini Wild Paths Robola of Cephalonia
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia, Robola of Cephalonia
(3/3/2024)
Sampled from magnum
Citrus, flint, grapefruit, lime, showing intensity, fresh, mineral, citrus, quince, lip smacking texture, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Gentilini Rhombus Robola of Cephalonia
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia, Robola of Cephalonia
(3/3/2024)
80% Assyrtiko from Peloponnese 20% Robola
More on the green apple, pear, mineral, freshness, tight, green spritzy, lively, co2 spikes, high acidity, acidity, mineral, some rubbery notes. It feels heavier than wild paths (despite the vintage difference), shows more depth in mid palate while keeping its happy-to-drink-on-its-own profilePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Gentilini Robola of Cephalonia
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia, Robola of Cephalonia
(3/3/2024)
Very fresh, youthful, tight, austere, steely, mineral, palate is tight, high acidity, med body, some reduction still, long finish. Give it time
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2022 Gentilini Wild Paths Robola of Cephalonia
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia, Robola of Cephalonia
(3/3/2024)
Rounder, med intensity, citrus, green fruit, pear scented
Palate is tight mineral, high acidity, green peel, citrus, fresh, give it timePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Gentilini Moschofilero Organic Rosé
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia
(3/3/2024)
Very floral, pink grapefruit, red cherry, red currant, palate is the same, fruity, fresh, light
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2023 Gentilini Mavrodaphne Iris Vineyard
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia
(3/3/2024)
Mavrodaphne with a 5% whole bunch
Toasted sesame, black fruit, grape-y notes, ripe but also very fresh and fruit forward
The palate shows more of a black currant fruit profile, some cherry notes, very fresh again, vibrant, med to full bodyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Gentilini M-Daphne & Vostilidi rare cuvée
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia
(3/3/2024)
Blue and black fruit, smooth, vanilla, sweet oak notes.
Palate with strong aok notes, vanilla, walnut, biscuit notes, thick frame, long finish
Heavily based in oakPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2020 Gentilini Eclipse
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia
(3/3/2024)
Full throttle, black cherry, berry, floral notes, smoky, sweet spice notes, vanilla, nutmeg, nutty, clove
Palate shows juicy red notes, elevated acidity, black fruit, clove and nutmeg, mild (for this wine) tannins, full bodyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Gentilini Eclipse
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia
(3/3/2024)
Hearty red fruit core, tight oak presence (or a different expression of it), clove and nutmeg, red fruit, tannins are a bit harsh now, full body, lighter than expected though
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2022 Gentilini Eclipse
Greece, Ionian, Kefalonia
(3/3/2024)
Barrel sample
Again light red fruit notes, floral notes, blue berry notes fresh, forward and elegant
Palate is vibrant, the oak hits you later, clove and cinnamon, alcohol warmth, very tense, med to full body, plenty of strengthPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Gentilini Paulmara Estates Shiraz Crossed Paths
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
(3/3/2024)
Shiraz, 14.6%
Fresh, fragrant, blue and black berry, currants, sweet spice notes, clove, cinnamon, whole spice
Palate is very forward, loads of black fruit, cherry, copies the nose spice profile, alcohol warmth, hugely based in oak, highly extracted, licorice, sweetness, long finish
Very tight and youthfulPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Zacharias Vineyards Sklava
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
Floral, fragrant, lime, lemon peel, youthful, freshness, welcoming
Palate with nice mouthfeel, elegant, mineral, tart acidity, herbal, citrus, med body and long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Zacharias Vineyards Lexis G Gris sur lie
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
Moschofilero. Extrovert, floral notes, pink grapefruit, red cherry, currant, fresh, elevated acidity, a bit aggressive still but it will come around
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2022 Zacharias Vineyards Kydonitsa Lexis K
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/3/2024)
Tight and reductive at first, herbal, quince, ripe citrus and stone fruit, ripe tropical fruit in the back
Palate bright, zingy, lively acidity, lemon, some co2 still, full body and med to long finish flavoured with green apple and pear.
Could work by the glass on its ownPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Kintonis Winery Sauvignon Blanc
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Reductive due to recent bottling, palate with green apple and pear, med body, fresh
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2023 Kintonis Winery Malagousia Single Vineyard
Greece, Peloponnisos, Corinth
(3/3/2024)
Oxidative, aggressive, green fruit, med body, weird
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2023 Kintonis Winery Viognier
Greece, Peloponnisos, Corinth
(3/3/2024)
Heavy on floral notes, ripe citrus fruit, green peel notes
Palate with tea leaves and chamomile notes, lime notes, grapefruit notes, med bodyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Kintonis Winery Gewürztraminer
Greece, Peloponnisos, Corinth
(3/3/2024)
Heavy, floral notes, tropical fruit notes, palate the same profile, lychee, rosewater, med acidity and body
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2022 Kintonis Winery Angel's Wings
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
A blend of Gewurztraminer and Assyrtiko
Fresh, nicely balanced floral notes, citrus, palate bright, youthful, high acidity, some so2 left herePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Kintonis Winery Lagorthi Checkmate
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Light, fresh, citrus, grapefruit, yellow apple
Palate with sweet notes, grape notes, med body, lively, med acidity, juicy green fruit, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Kintonis Winery Syrah Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/3/2024)
Bright, vibrant, strawberry, red cherry notes, fresh, youthful, welcoming
Palate is lively, there is a nice sweet strawberry/watermelon note, med body, easy, forward.
To have by the glassPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Kintonis Winery Angel’s Wings , Syrah & Malagousia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
Malagousia and Syrah
Provence style, light, cherry fresh notes, extrovert, playful, acidity, cherry notes, currants too, fullness, feels like having RSPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Anhydrous Santorini
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Santorini
(3/3/2024)
9 months on lees
Brine, salty, mineral, flinty, citrus, lemon
Palate with full body, textured, salty, very mineral, high acidity, aggressive as it stands, needs timePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Anhydrous Assyrtiko Afoura
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Santorini
(3/3/2024)
More precise, bright, mineral, citrus, more fruit intensity and concentration.
Palate with high intensity, mineral, brine, green fruit, full body, long finish, toast notesPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Anhydrous Assyrtiko Icon
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Santorini
(3/3/2024)
Cement egg on lees
High intensity, brine, salty, citrus, showing depth and breadth, fine lees notes
Palate is beautiful, same range of flavours, salty, brine and citrus, full body, high acidity, very fresh, tight, long finish.
This will need timePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Anhydrous Grace
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/3/2024)
85% Mandilaria 15% Aidani
Powerful in the nose, fresh red cherry, a touch reductive, salty
Palate is bold, red fruit, med acidity, salty, mineral, long finish
A rose for foodPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Anhydrous St. Nikolas
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Santorini
(3/3/2024)
70% Mavrotragano 30% Mandilaria, sun dried grapes, 1000lt + 225lt oak, 14%
Full fresh red and black fruit, licorice, whole spice, floral notes, cherries, strawberries, thick fruit core
Palate shows density, bold, overripe fruit, warmth, showing its sunny winemaking, long finish
ImpressivePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2018 Domaine Mega Spileo Wild Ferment Limited edition
Greece, Peloponnisos, Achaia
(3/3/2024)
Mavrodaphne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Thick oak frame, overripe red and black fruit, toasted, roasted, peppery notes, smoked paprika
Palate showing med body but nice tannins, aged parmesan notes, full in spicy, cinnamon, sweet spice notes, red cherries, very light on palate compared to the expectation from the nose, med finish with some maraschino cherriesPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Semeli Low
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
Malagousia and Moschofilero at 6% via vacuum distilling
Herbal notes, floral notes, lime peel, fleshy, lime, palate like the nose, tea leaves, lemon peel, shows some texture (for a low alcohol wine), green fruitPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Semeli Low
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/3/2024)
Merlot, Grenache rouge at 6%
Cherry, strawberry notes, tea leaves, herbal notes again, strawberry filled palate, light crunchyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Nikos Douloufakis Vidiano Sparkling Traditional Method Brut
Greece, Crete
(3/3/2024)
Bright, crunchy, citrus, green pear, green apple, med body, vibrant fruit, nice carbonation, med finish
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2023 Douloufakis Tachtas
Greece, Crete
(3/3/2024)
Vibrant, juicy green fruit, bright lime/citrus and herbal notes
Palate is juicy, vibrant, fresh, firm texturePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2019 Douloufakis Notos Ego Voras esi
Greece, Crete
(3/3/2024)
10% liatiko 90% xinomavro
Wild profile, red cherries, some smoked meat notes, tea leaves, some balsamic notes, sweet spices, cinnamon candy, acidity and tight tannins, utterly dry, med bodyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
Flight 3 - Day 3 (80 Notes)
2019 Dalamara Winery Xinomavro # still un-named #
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
Sampled at Oinoscent, bottle provided by Dalamaras, opened the previous night, tasted at 10.30 in the morning before I go to Oenorama for the 3rd day, almost empty bottle.
Old vines from Gastra in Naoussa, whole bunch via the old press, 25 days maceration, pigeage, 24 months in 300lt oak. Unknown release date
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Absolutely fragrant, welcoming and terrifying profile, red fruit, candied fruit, cherries, strawberry, floral notes, candied red fruit, some caramel notes, hauntingly beautiful.
Palate is a bit uneven for now, high acidity, candied red cherries and currants, dry tannins, med body, feels more reserved than the nose, a touch stalky (whole bunch), herbal notes, med to long finish.
Outstanding quality, I can’t wait to see this one hit the shelvesPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2019 Wine Art Estate Assyrtiko Plano
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/4/2024)
Flinty, nitty, high intensity, tight, citrus, palate austere still, grapefruit peel, tight, high acidity, long finish, crunchy mouthfeel
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2017 Wine Art Estate Assyrtiko Plano
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/4/2024)
More linear compared to 2019 tasted before, flinty, citrus notes, leaner, palate a touch lighter next to 2019, citrus, some pear and green apple notes, med body, med to high acidity, med finish.
I like them both for different reasonsPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2018 Wine Art Estate Assyrtiko Idisma Drios
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/4/2024)
Riper than either Plano 2017 or 2019, the wine feels broader, riper, stone fruit, citrus, overripe quince, more oxidative
Palate again more forward, nutty, oaky, roasted almond, full body, oxidative notes, high acidity, crunchy, tight tannins from oak, long finish. Somehow, it feels at peakPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2018 Wine Art Estate Chardonnay Idisma Drios
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/4/2024)
Sampled from magnum
Med to high intensity, nutty frame, roasted almond, ripe fruit, citrus and stone fruit
Palate with tannins, roasted notes, crunchy, citrus, ripe but again feeling at peak, med body, med finish
Tasty to drink thoughPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Wine Art Estate Chardonnay Idisma Drios
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/4/2024)
Nutty, minty, some spices, palate is fruit forward, citrus
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2022 Wine Art Estate Assyrtiko Idisma Drios
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/4/2024)
Low intensity, minty, parsley, herbal notes, palate is light, some grippy bitter notes though, the oak is upfront but is not adding so much flavour, med body, med finish
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2023 Moraitis Estate Sillogi White
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/4/2024)
Malagousia and Assyrtiko
Fresh, vibrant, citrus, juicy, palate is easy, green fruit, some tropical fruit notes
Malagousia Ysteri 2023
More herbal, fresh, citrus notes, pear scented, palate is lighter, easy, fresh, smooth, green fruitPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Moraitis Estate White Paros
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/4/2024)
Inox
Fragrant, forward, easy, smooth, sea breeze freshness, palate is vibrant, juicy lemon and lime, green fruit, med body, long finish. Still a bit tight but highly drinkablePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Moraitis Estate Assyrtiko Sarakiniko
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/4/2024)
8 months on lees, 14%
Fragrant, citrus, a touch salty, a few candied citrus notes, lime drops
Palate salty, high acidity, mineral, pear notes, grapefruit, vey fresh, hold for nowPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Moraitis Estate Barrel Fermented White Paros
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/4/2024)
6 months, 13%
Strange profile, weird, loads of glue, weird turpentine notes, palate again strange, oxidative notes, green, harsh, warmth, citrus notes, med body and long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2019 Moraitis Estate Thapsana
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/4/2024)
Monemvasia 12 months in tank
Very ripe profile, stone fruit, peach and apricot, some VA notes, palate aggressively oxidation, citrus, feels fully developed, tight citrus, quince notes, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Moraitis Estate Amphora Paros
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/4/2024)
Individual grapes used here, 6 months, 450lt amphoras, 2000 bottles made, 13%
Extrovert, pink grapefruit, orange, mandarin, palate is tight, showing tannins, austere, fresh though, med body, pink grapefruit again, long finish. This one need foodPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Moraitis Estate Damerale Single Vineyard
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/4/2024)
Single vineyard, co-fermented 50% Aidani black 40% Mavrathiro 10% Monemvasia
A touch flinty, red cherry notes, currants, some floral notes, palate is light, juicy, some red notes, again some reduction in the backPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Moraitis Estate Rosé
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/4/2024)
Mavro aidani
Ripe fruit, cherry, mashed strawberries, again some reduction, and VA/glue notes
Palate with med body, fresh, med acidity, youthful, med finish with a fresher fruit corePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Moraitis Estate Assyrtiko Sarakiniko
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/4/2024)
More difficult vintage than 2022, lower yield, 13.50%
Flinty, citrus notes, some pineapple hints, palate with brine, tight, mineral, high acidity, tight and lean, austere, a touch smoky
Interested to see this one how it will evolvePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Skouras Armyra
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/4/2024)
Fresh, nutty frame, flint, pineapple and citrus, tight palate, grapefruit, lemon notes
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2023 Skouras Peplo High Elevation Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/4/2024)
Very fragrant, floral notes, rose petal, red cherry notes, again floral notes in palate, a bit for now, big profile, cherry and currant
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2022 Skouras Peplo High Elevation Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/4/2024)
More subtle than 2023 tasted before, there are a few sesame notes, some red fruits, tight, some floral notes, full body. The wine shows nice texture, loads of potential for food pairing
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2020 Villa Maria Chardonnay Reserve Hawke's Bay
New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay
(3/4/2024)
11 months oak 60% used 40% new
Flinty, toast notes, brioche, citrus and lemon, palate is lighter than expected, lemon notes, nutty, melon, fresh and youthful, easy to drinkPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Sadie Family Soldaat
South Africa, Olifants River, Citrusdal, Piekenierskloof
(3/4/2024)
Purity, freshness, red cherry notes, ripe strawberry, floral notes, light toast notes offering depth
Palate is smooth, fresh and easy, light body, nice acidity, nice tannins, currant, med body and med finishPost a Comment / 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
2022 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier
France, Rhône, Vin de France
(3/4/2024)
Freshness, peach and apricot notes, some floral notes, showing some nice structure palate with fresh fruit, some reduction, strong herbal core, tart (for a Viognier), med body
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2022 Kiwi Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa, Western Cape
(3/4/2024)
Full on green notes, asparagus, green pepper, capsicum, straightforward, plain “typical” Kiwi Sauvignon blanc
Palate is tight, very green, lacks mid palate, med acidity, green apples and pears, med finish.
I can see this going by the glass or as a party winePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis
France, Burgundy, Chablis
(3/4/2024)
Citrus notes, showing depth and concentration, flinty, palate with structure, mineral, tight, the fruit in the back, med body and long finish
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2020 ALS Assyrtiko Extreme Terroir
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/4/2024)
Flint, ripe citrus fruit, dense, mineral, palate is tight, showing the same fruit profile with buckets of salty/brine notes, very aggressive as it is, warmth despite only 13%, citrus nots, unforgiving length. Give it time
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2021 Thymiopoulos Alta Naoussa
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
Fresh, red cherry, mashed strawberry notes, a few toasted notes, palate feels a bit diluted, red fruit, light cherry notes, fun to drink though, a nice entry level Naoussa
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2021 Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Gi kai Ouranos
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
Riper fruit than Alta, more concentrated, strawberry, edgy, palate with ripe fruit, a few dried fruit notes, cherry and currant, spicy, tight tannins, med finish
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2022 Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
A touch funkier, red fruit, olive notes, maraschino notes, very clear compared to other vintages
Palate with med body, tight tannins, high acidity, red fruit, cherry, tomato puree, old school, needs time, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2020 Thymiopoulos Terra Petra Rapsani
Greece, Thessaly, Rapsani
(3/4/2024)
Rustic notes, dried red cherry notes, currant, tomato notes, savoury, a few spice notes.
Palate with structure and texture, high acidity, bold tannins that need time, quite tight as it stands now, long finishPost a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
2022 Château d‘Esclans Côtes de Provence Rosé
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
(3/4/2024)
Freshness, citrus peel, apricot notes, palate is very fresh, citrus, apricot, peach notes, easy, minty, white stone fruit, ripe and round, med body, med finish.
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2022 Château d'Esclans Côtes de Provence Les Clans
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
(3/4/2024)
Feels tighter, plank notes, the fruit is more underripe, palate with huge oak influence covering all the fruit, high acidity, med body, very aggressive, long finish
I fail to see the point herePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Château d'Esclans Côtes de Provence Garrus
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
(3/4/2024)
The wine shows forward profile, elegant, nutty, fresh, vanilla notes, white ripe fruit, peach.
Palate tastes like a white Burgundy, with tensity, ripe white fruit, nutty frame, full body and long finish. Very youthful, very impressive for a rose. Very aggressive price tagPost a Comment / 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
2023 Lykos Kidonitsa Ageli
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/4/2024)
Grapes sourced from Asprokampos in Nemea
Extrovert, fragrant, grassy, herbal notes, quince
Palate forward, floral notes, green peel, pear and apple, some lime notes in the med finish
Youthful, a bit green for now but alrightPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Lykos Sauvignon Blanc Ageli
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/4/2024)
Fresh, youthful, green herbal notes, very tight, grassy, green fruit, palate with citrus notes, tight, high acidity, bergamot, grapefruit, green fruit, asparagus, pineapple, underripe green fruit, fresh, give it time
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2023 Ktima Foundi Xinomavro Lefkos blanc de noir
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
70% Xinomavro 30% Malvasia
Extrovert, fragrant, floral notes, there is a “Malvasia grappa” nuance here
Palate shows the same flavor profile, med body, bitter aftertastePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Ktima Foundi Xinomavro Trigias
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
Nutty profile, vanilla, almond, again there is a certain bitterness here, a few citrus notes.
Palate is fully nutty, plank, bitter notes, citrus and some stone fruit (peach) notes trying to make the balance rightPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Ktima Foundi Xinomavro Rosé Demi Sec
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
Fragrant, ripe mashed strawberries, ripe red cherry notes, floral notes, red currant notes, welcoming, some candied fruit notes.
Palate with evident 12gr RS, candied fruit notes, a bit overpowering thoughPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2018 Ktima Foundi Xinomavro Naoussea
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
12 months in oak
Dry red fruit, strawberry notes, fragrant, tomato paste, fresh, a bit earthy
Palate with very dry and angry tannins, dry red fruit, very spicy, earthy, plank notes, angular, med finish.
This is a very different expression of Naoussaia, I’m afraid it won’t come together, stalky tanninsPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2019 Ktima Foundi Xinomavro
Greece, Macedonia, Naoussa
(3/4/2024)
12 months in oak
More distinguished and precise than Naoussaia 2018, the fruit is more upfront, cleaner altogether, red fruit, berry notes, the tannins are far better too but still quite dry, warmer than usual, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Moropoulos Winery Moschofilero Mantinia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/4/2024)
Tank sample
Tense, dense, citrus grippy, grapefruit, heavier floral notes, jasmine, lime, lemon leaves
Palate still spritzy, vibrant, ripe citrus core, green fruit, pineapple notes, med body (!), long finish. Needs timePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Moropoulos Winery Moschofilero Mantinia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/4/2024)
Bottled August 2023
Rather numb still, floral notes but mostly minty, fresh, ripe tropical fruit notes as it warms up
Palate round, more forward and broader than the nose, flinty even, high acidity, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2020 Moropoulos Winery Moschofilero Late Release Mantinia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/4/2024)
2 years in tank, 1 year bottle (to be release April 2024)
Reserved but very fresh, minty again, not that fruity
Palate is brighter, high acidity, citrus, very much alive, not as floral in palate as others, which I like for having something different, showing depth, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2019 Moropoulos Winery Moschofilero Late Release Mantinia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/4/2024)
Much riper than 2020 tasted before, ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, mango, papaya, pineapple, a few oxidative notes, almond
Palate more forward, light, ripe tropical fruit, peach and apricot, impressive depth and clarity, some floral notes, me body, high acidity, long finish.
A solid effort.Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Moropoulos Winery Moschofilero Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Arcadia
(3/4/2024)
Tank sample
Floral, forward, nice red fruit, cherry and currant, a bit austere due to still being in tank but ok
Palate with red sweet cherry notes, floral again, expressive nice acidity, some so2 spikes, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Moropoulos Winery Moschofilero Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Arcadia
(3/4/2024)
Much riper than 2023, floral notes, minty, red cherry notes, red currant, palate is smooth, ripe red berry, smooth, lacks a bit of acidity, med finish
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2008 Kikones Limnio
Greece, Thrace, Ismaros
(3/4/2024)
Smoky red notes, tense, cherry, toast, overripe fruit, maraschino, palate following the same profile, med body, red cherry notes, currant, tomato puree, med body, med finish
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2010 Kikones Ippeas
Greece, Thrace, Ismaros
(3/4/2024)
60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot
Smoky frame, toast, spice, dried red cherry and currant, capsicum
Palate with toast, spicy, roasted smoky notes, ripe red fruit, cherry and currant, med body, med tannins still holding on, ripeness overallPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2007 Kikones Syrah
Greece, Thrace, Ismaros
(3/4/2024)
Full on developed profile, spice, dried red fruit, cherries, coffee and sweet spice notes
Palate is smooth, soft tannins, red cherry notes, coffee and milk chocolate, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2017 Kikones Chardonnay
Greece, Thrace, Ismaros
(3/4/2024)
The bottle was opened the day before
Ripe frame, ripe citrus and peel, stone fruit, a few oxidative notes, sweet spices, nutmeg.
Palate with equally ripe profile, stone fruit ripe to overripe pineapple, papaya, med body and long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Karadimos Winery Palaiokastra
Greece, Continental Greece, Phthiotida, Slopes of Knimida
(3/4/2024)
A blend of Malagousia and Assyrtiko
Fragrant, fruit forward, ripe citrus, apple notes, pear, very friendly
Palate fresh, forward, mineral, nice acidity, tight, nicePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Karadimos Winery Malagousia Maestro
Greece, Continental Greece, Phthiotida, Slopes of Knimida
(3/4/2024)
Fragrant, extrovert, citrus, mineral, bright, green fruit
Palate fresh, green apple, pear, full body, nice acidity, mineral, tight, long finish. ImpressivePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2023 Karadimos Winery Assyrtiko Maestro
Greece, Continental Greece, Phthiotida, Slopes of Knimida
(3/4/2024)
Tank sample, to be released end of June 2024. The grapes were cuttings from own rooted vines of Alba Vissa vineyard
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Citrus notes, apple and pear, powerful but not that aggressive, quince notes
Palate with nice flavors, a but austere but ok, high acidity, citrus, quince, lemon and lime, med to full body, mineral, long finish. Needs some timePost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2017 Karadimos Winery Xinomavro
Greece, Continental Greece, Phthiotida, Opountia Lokrida
(3/4/2024)
This was meant to be released as Vissa but after the 2 brothers split the winery and vineyards, they separated the barrels too. 5hr decant
Old wood frame, cinnamon roll, glazed almond, cinnamon and nutmeg, dried red cherries, mashed strawberry.
Palate with the same profile, dry red fruit, cinnamon, high acidity, tight tannins, full body, the same sweet almond notes, cranberry notes, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2017 Karadimos Winery Xinomavro
Greece, Continental Greece, Phthiotida, Opountia Lokrida
(3/4/2024)
Fresh bottle, popped and pour
Smoky, coffee, red fruit, palate is aggressive, tight tannins, some bitter notes, really tightPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2015 Karadimos Winery Xinomavro
Greece, Continental Greece, Phthiotida, Opountia Lokrida
(3/4/2024)
This was meant to be released as Vissa but after the 2 brothers split the winery and vineyards, they separated the barrels too. 5hr decant, sampled from magnum
Much more developed, nutty, spice, cinnamon candy, cherry red notes, tomato, feels a bit tired
Palate follows the same profile, very tight tannins, a behemoth, needs time, thick oak frame, spice notes, red currants, long finish with a few VA hints.
Will it ever come together?Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Zoinos Winery Debina Zitsa Classico
Greece, Epiros, Zitsa
(3/4/2024)
Herbal notes, green apple, tight, some bitter notes, palate is smoother than the nose, but again bitter, citrus, grapefruit peel, green, med body and finish
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2022 Zoinos Winery Debina Bio
Greece, Epiros, Zitsa
(3/4/2024)
4 months on lees
More herbal and greener profile than classic 2022, more structured too, lime, grapefruit, lemon, fresh notes, depth
Palate with green fruit peel, high acidity, fresh, vibrant, refreshingly bitter, med body, med finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Montes Sauvignon Blanc Estate Central Valley
Chile, Central Valley
(3/4/2024)
Do Valles Central
Ripe fresh vibrant, green fruit, nice and easy, crunchy, to have by the glassPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Bodega Garzón Albariño Reserva
Uruguay, Maldonado
(3/4/2024)
Light, fresh, herbal notes, citrus, open up nicely, palate with green fruit, fresh, youthful, med acidity, nice and fresh
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2021 Kaiken Torrontés Terroir Series
Argentina, Valles Calchaquíes, Salta, Cafayate
(3/4/2024)
Very different in style, probably due to evolution, oregano, thyme, incense
Palate showing a fresher character, grape, pear, green apple, med bodyPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2022 Montes Chardonnay Classic Series Reserva
Chile, Central Valley
(3/4/2024)
Ripe, forward, ripe green fruit, toasty notes, some almond notes too, palate with nice profile, easy, green with roasted notes, peppery notes, nice buttery hues, crowd-pleaser
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2019 Montes Alpha Chardonnay
Chile, Aconcagua Valley, Aconcagua Costa
(3/4/2024)
Impressive, extrovert, toasty, med body, green notes, high intensity, powerful, some bitter notes, tasty
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2021 Montes Sauvignon Blanc Outer Limits
Chile, Aconcagua Valley, Zapallar
(3/4/2024)
Highly extrovert, green fruit, playful, palate with nice texture, crunchy green fruit, apple notes, med body, med to long finish
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2021 Dry Creek Vineyard Fumé Blanc Sonoma County
USA, California, Sonoma County
(3/4/2024)
Expressive, varietal character, quite grassy, herbal, lime, grapefruit
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2021 Künstler Grüner Veltliner trocken
Germany, Rheingau
(3/4/2024)
Light, spicy, fresh, citrus, palate showing fruit, citrus, green apple, pear, spicy, different
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2020 Künstler Hochheimer Riesling Mainterrassen
Germany, Rheingau
(3/4/2024)
Extrovert, fresh, citrus, forward, mineral, palate again fresh, mineral, smoky, lip-smacking texture, med body, med finish
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2020 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling "im Stein" trocken
Germany, Rheingau
(3/4/2024)
Bright, citrus, stone fruit, flinty, mineral, palate is tight, citrus, grapefruit, mineral, pear and apple, med body, fresh, a touch peppery
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2020 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling
Germany, Rheingau
(3/4/2024)
Extrovert, flinty, round, fruit, citrus, green fruit, pear, palate showing the same fruit profile, lime, steely, high acidity, mineral, some tropical fruit too, long finish. Tasty
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2020 Bodega Garzón Pinot Noir Reserva
Uruguay, Maldonado
(3/4/2024)
Smoky, toasty, red fruit, palate again savoury, coffee, red fruit, easy
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2019 Bodega Garzón Pinot Noir Reserva
Uruguay, Maldonado
(3/4/2024)
Leaner, red fruit, warmer, more savoury, a touch bitter, roasted notes, coffee, red cherries, warmth
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2019 Montes Taita
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
(3/4/2024)
Machigue Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon at 15%
Full on ripe and dried red fruit, black fruit, very warm, same in palate, more dried fruit here, med body, spicy, med acidity and tannins, decadentPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2020 Montes Carménère Wings
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley, Apalta
(3/4/2024)
Dry leaf notes, tea notes, cherry notes, cherry, palate fine and elegant, tight oak, black fruit cherry, tight tannins, full body, needs time, long finish.
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2018 Bodega Garzón Cabernet Franc Petit Clos Block # 560
Uruguay, Maldonado
(3/4/2024)
Pure Cabernet Franc here showing sweet coffee and chocolate note next to all the black fruit. Palate with the same profile a touch warm
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2020 Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
(3/4/2024)
Dry Creek Zinfandel old vine 2020
Forward, very ripe black fruit, smoky, sweet spice notes, palate bold, smoky, overripe sweet black cherry/berry notes, cinnamon and clove, long finishPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Babich Pinot Noir Black Label
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
(3/4/2024)
Extrovert, smoky, red cherry notes, dried red fruit, palate with fresh red fruit, smoky notes, rounder, peppery, a touch warm, med finish
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2021 Babich Syrah
New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay
(3/4/2024)
Black fruit, some spice notes, whole spice, toast, black ripe fruit, tannins, berries, a touch warm and dry
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2021 Bodegas Valdelana Malvasia Rioja Agnus De Autor
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
(3/4/2024)
Malvasia aromatica barrique
Oaky, nutty, roasted almond, pretty straightforwardPost a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Bodegas Valdelana Ribeira Sacra Lobis Home
Spain, Galicia, Ribeira Sacra
(3/4/2024)
Slightly toast, nutty, roasted notes, red dried cherries, palate is smooth, fresh red fruit, red dried fruit, sweet spices, chocolate, despite its warmth I guess would fall for this
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2021 Samartzis Merlot - Mouhtaro Barrique
Greece, Continental Greece, Boeotia, Thebes
(3/4/2024)
Fragrant, full on spicy, red dried fruit, welcoming, sweet oak notes
Palate with juicy red fruit, vanilla notes, nutty, nutmeg, very welcoming and decadent, nice, like chocolate with rum but without the alcohol (!!!)Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2021 Samartzis Mouchtaro
Greece, Continental Greece, Boeotia, Thebes
(3/4/2024)
Big, ripe black fruit, sweet spices, chocolate notes, welcoming, palate with juicy red fruit, a bit lean from what you expect from the nose, nice acidity, ripe dark fruit, plums, dates, chocolate in the long finish
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2023 Domaine Zacharioudakis Assyrtiko
Greece, Crete, Heraklion
(3/2/2024)
Med intensity, citrus, herbal, palate the same, with some more green fruit
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2023 Moinoterra Moschato Spinas
Greece, Crete, Heraklion, Archanes
(3/2/2024)
Extrovert, herbal, floral notes, palate is juicy, again bitter with lychee at the end
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2022 Moinoterra Vilana
Greece, Crete, Heraklion, Archanes
(3/2/2024)
Parsley and laurel, pear, aggressive acidity
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2019 Alexakis Tachtas
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
4 years in 300-600lt oak
Full on nutty, mushroom, overripe fruit, thick oak frame, spice, palate the same, no acidity, sweet aftertaste
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2023 Lafazanis Break the glass
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
60% Malagousia 40% Sideritis
No interest here, simple, technical wine
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2023 Palivou Estate Kydonitsa Diaselo
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
Tense, quince, citrus, grippy, herbal, tight, palate is bitter, floral notes, med body, long finish
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2022 Monemvasia Winery Korax
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Asproudia field blend
Mixed nose, green, herbal, layered, more fruit in the palate, citrus, peach, med body, lacking balance
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2022 Mitravelas Emigré
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
80% Assyrtiko 20% Kidonitsa
Thin oak frame, green fruit, citrus, better in palate, juicy
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2023 Palivou Estate Assyrtiko Diaselo
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
Single vineyard, 6 months, 300lt oak
Nice oak use, subtle, fresh, juicy, ripe fruit, stone fruit, palate is shows balance between oak and fruit, nutty, acidity, med body
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2023 Vatistas Vineyards Assyrtiko
Greece, Peloponnisos, Laconia
(3/2/2024)
Clean, straight, bitter, green fruit, strong herbal notes, palate same, med body, med acidity, bitter finish
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2023 Theodorakakos Estate Assyrtiko
Greece, Peloponnisos, Laconia
(3/2/2024)
Plain, simple, low in fruit, more herbal, palate is juicy crunchy texture, steely, short finish
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2022 Petriessa Estate Kountoura Blanc & Assyrtiko
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/2/2024)
Assyrtiko and Kontoura blanc
Some citrus notes, herbal, bitter notes, palate is livelier, technical
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2023 Akriotou Malagousia Gitane
Greece, Continental Greece
(3/2/2024)
Fruit, herbal, floral notes, same palate, med body, bitter
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2022 Muses Estate (Ktima Mousson) Crispy Assyrtiko
Greece, Continental Greece, Boeotia, Thebes
(3/2/2024)
Intensity, citrus, depth, balanced, palate is crispy (indeed!), crunchy, med body, fresh, elevated acidity, green notes, youthful
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2022 Domaine Hatzimichalis Kava Drios
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica, Atalanti Valley
(3/2/2024)
Chardonnay, Assyrtiko, Malagousia in equal proportions, 6 months in 300lt oak
Thick oak frame, nutty, roasted almond, palate again thick, buttery, sweet notes, toast, long finish
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2022 Theopetra Estate Aprilis white
Greece, Thessaly, Meteora
(3/2/2024)
80% Xinomavro, 20% Sauvignon blanc, under varietal of Greece
Red fruit notes, cherry and currant, citrus, sweet floral notes, palate extrovert, evident RS (6gr), citrus, minty, pear. An easy wine to have by the glass
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2023 Theopetra Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Greece, Thessaly, Tirnavos
(3/2/2024)
Green, pear, grassy, palate with low intensity, simple
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2023 Noema Winery Sauvignon Blanc
Greece, Macedonia, Florina
(3/2/2024)
Like a diluted New Zealand one, but loads of so2 in palate, puckering. Something went really wrong here
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2023 Noema Winery Xinomavro Blanc de Noir
Greece, Macedonia, Florina
(3/2/2024)
Green notes, pear, herbal notes, med intensity, juicy palate, lime, nice texture
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2023 Ktima Pavlidis Chardonnay Emphasis
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/2/2024)
Amphora and 300-600lt for 6 months
Nutty, sweet spice, nutmeg, ripe fruit, vanilla, walnut, palate the same, med body, all sorts of nuts here, ripe fruit, med acidity
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2023 Wine Art Estate Assyrtiko Plano
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/2/2024)
Low intensity, herbal, a few out-of-place oxidation notes, probably a bad bottle that slipped through the control, this is usually a pretty crystal-clear wine
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2022 Wine Art Estate Chardonnay Idisma Drios
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/2/2024)
18 months in 600lt
Bold nose, ripe stone fruit, almond, nutty, toasted almond, palate is the same, tries to find balance, the oak is quite upfront here, plus feels lacking depth
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2022 Domaine Gerovassiliou Chardonnay
Greece, Macedonia, Epanomi
(3/2/2024)
Ripe fruit, oak frame, plush citrus notes, palate is juicy, nutty, big body, fresh
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2023 Sabanis Malagousia
Greece, Continental Greece, Attica
(3/2/2024)
Herbal notes, extrovert, green fruit, palate with tropical fruit, mango, weird texture though
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2023 Avantis Estate Mountrichas Family Agios Chronos Viognier
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/2/2024)
Viognier 6 months in oak up to 600lt
Low intensity in the nose, some fruit, more oak, palate smooth, rounder, walnut, some bitter notes, warmth, full body
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2023 Pyrgakis Sauvignon Blanc Flying birds
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Pyrgakis Estate Sauvignon blanc 2023 Flying birds
Reductive, herbal notes, green fruit, palate with low intensity, same flavour profile
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2019 Monemvasia Winery Kydonitsa Kydonitsa Mature
Greece, Peloponnisos, Laconia
(3/2/2024)
Gentle oxidative notes, quince, citrus notes, low to med intensity in nose.
Palate textured, med body, citrus, quince, high acidity, tensity, mineral.
Interesting and different, strong oregano notes in the finish
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2023 Vatistas Vineyards Kydonitsa
Greece, Peloponnisos, Monemvasia
(3/2/2024)
Floral notes, playful, herbal notes, tropical fruit notes, palate the same profile with med body
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2023 Nemea Winery Assyrtiko Signature Collection Sur Lie
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Herbal, dry hay, citrus notes, quince, grapefruit notes too, med depth, ripe citrus, full body, high acidity, tensity
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2023 Lantides Chardonnay Goldvine ( Chrysampelo )
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Chardonnay in 300lt oak for 6 months
Simple, nutty, citrus, nicely balanced, pear, green apple, palate fresh, juicy, lively, bright, pear scented finish
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2023 Lantides Sauvignon Blanc Ergo
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Light, green notes, pear, green apple, grassy, med body, tense, nigh acidity, same palate
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2023 Ktima Dyo Ypsi (former Christos Kokkalis) Dialogos White
Greece, Peloponnisos, Ilia
(3/2/2024)
50% Assyrtiko 50% Kidonitsa
Heavier than I remember, ripe citrus, pineapple, quince, a touch of oxidation (which is uncommon for this estate), palate with med body, texture, med acidity, give it some time
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2023 Moraitis Estate White Paros
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/2/2024)
Forward, floral, ripe fresh easy and welcoming, palate with yeast notes, texture, ripe, high intensity
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2022 Moraitis Estate Assyrtiko Sarakiniko
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
Ripe tropical fruit, melon, quince, intense, different, palate with the same profile, full body, mineral, citrus, long finish with the acidity evident
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2023 Ktima Roussos White Dry Wine
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/2/2024)
40% Malagousia 40% Assyrtiko 20% monemvasia, inox
Herbal notes, mixed profile, citrus notes, pear, lemon, grapefruit, palate is fresh, forward, ripe citrus, nice acidity, med body, long finish
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2023 Ktima Roussos Malagousia
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
Ktima Roussos malagousia 2023
Herbal, strong profile, green fruit, peel notes, palate with the same character, herbal and green fruit but very bitter
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2022 Andreas Dourakis Vidiano Lihnos
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
12 months in 600lt oak
Big nose, ripe fruit, thick oak frame, nice juicy palate, nutty, tart, high acidity, mineral, med body
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2023 Andreas Dourakis Malvasia di Candia Aromatica Zelos
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Herbal, minty, laurel, tropical fruit, lychees, palate the same, tropical fruit, rose water, some bitter notes
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2023 Avantis Estate Lenga Pink
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/2/2024)
50% Mavrokountoura 50% Gewurztraminer
Turkish delight, extrovert, palate the same, med acidity, med body
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2022 Zacharias Vineyards Lexis G Gris sur lie
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Moschofilero
Rose petal, peach, apricot, forward palate, med body, nectarine, quite tart acidity
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2023 Monemvasia Winery Panther
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Agiorgitiko, Limniona, Mavroudi equal parts
The wine shows low intensity in the nose, herbal, peel notes, stone fruit, apricot roundness, palate is technical, some so2, short finish
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2023 Moraitis Estate Damerale Single Vineyard
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Paros
(3/2/2024)
This is a blend of 50% Mavro Aidani 40% Athiri blak 10% Monemvasia
Reductive notes, dried peach and apricot notes, palate shows med body, peach notes, smooth texture
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2023 Noema Winery Xinomavro Eruption
Greece, Macedonia, Amyndaio
(3/2/2024)
Xinomavro. Reductive notes, peach, low intensity, med body, peach, apricot, tropical fruit notes, med acidity
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2023 Mikro Ktima Titos Negoska
Greece, Macedonia, Slopes of Paiko
(3/2/2024)
Bright red cherry notes, currant notes, low intensity overall, palate is smooth, red fruit, peach, med acidity
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2022 Grampsas Winery Grand Rosé
Greece, Ionian, Zakynthos
(3/2/2024)
85% Avgoustiatis 15% Robola
Different, strange, more like an old white wine, buttery, creamy nose, some old/matured crust cheese notes too adding a savoury layer. Palate shows the same profile, med body, low acidity
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2022 Solomos Wines Manifesto
Greece
(3/2/2024)
60% Muscat white 30% Pavlos 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Muscat based nose with some red fruit notes, heavily floral, sweet fruit, RS coming through
Palate is smooth, easy drinking, RS quite evident but not out of balance
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2023 Vriniotis Sparkling? ...go Sparky go...
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/2/2024)
90% Monemvasia 10% Kontoura black
Herbal notes, dry red fruit notes, cherry, currant notes, strawberry notes, evident 12gr RS, med body, med finish filled with red fruit
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2022 Lantides Ergo Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
50% Agiorgitiko 50% assyrtiko
Easy, smooth, herbal, green fruit, dry citrus and cherry notes, med body with some tannins
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2021 Ktima Pavlidis Agiorgitiko Emphasis
Greece, Macedonia, Drama
(3/2/2024)
Amphora + 300lt oak, then blend
Very different from older vintages, rather low intensity, spicy, cinnamon candy, deep red fruit core.
Palate shows the same flavours, crunchy tannins, grippy, whole spice, aggressive
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2020 Grigoriadi Wines Cabernet Franc
Greece, Macedonia, Chalkidiki
(3/2/2024)
Fresh, spicy, peppery, capsicum, nice ripe black fruit, palate shows the same profile, fruit forward with tannins, grippy, nice acidity, med finish. Interesting, give it time. Need to try it again
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2022 Goumas Estate Avgoustiatis Graigos
Greece, Ionian, Zakynthos
(3/2/2024)
Inox tanks
Black fruit, nice floral notes, still tasted of grape must
Palate with tannins and acidity, lively with co2 at the end, balsamic too
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2022 Vriniotis Iama Vradiano Syrah
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/2/2024)
Vradiano grapes, 12 months in 300lt oak
Dark red fruit with fresh herbs like thyme in the back, oregano and incense too, paprika spices
Palate with bold fruit flavours, big tannins, huge oak influence, 13.50% but burning.
Wildly unbalanced, pity because it has some nice elements here and there, maybe it will come together at some point
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2018 Parparoussis Pronomio
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
95% Agiorgitiko 3% Mavrodaphne 2%Mavroudi, 300lt-600lt for 4 years
The wine feels fully developed, plums, floral notes, dried red fruit, cherry, currant, palate the same, oak notes, spice notes, dried red fruit, candy notes, rustic aggressive tannins
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2022 Monemvasia Winery Limniona Jackal
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Dried red and black fruit, spicy, some balsamic notes, overripe fruit, palate is the same with a few spicy layers
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2019 Douloufakis Liatiko Dafnios Grande Reserve
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Fully developed, red cherry fruit, spices, oak derived notes, herbs, almond and walnut, palate with the same fully evolved profile, sweet spices, harsh tannins, va notes
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2020 Inigos Avgoustiatis Porfiritis
Greece, Peloponnisos, Peloponnese
(3/2/2024)
Avgoustiatis for 18 months in 300lt oak
Overripe red fruit, prunes, plums, spice, oak frame, palate with the same profile, nutty, toast, evolution, dry red fruit, edgy tannins
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2020 Zacharias Vineyards Agiorgitiko Lexis N
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
12 months 50% new and 50% old oak
Oaky profile, harsh, dry dusty oak notes, palate shows red fruit notes, currants, cherries, harsh tannins
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2021 Skouras Agiorgitiko
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
12 months in used oak
Ripe red and black fruit notes, nutty, dusty oak frame, some clove and cinnamon notes.
Palate shows sour cherry, plums, thick oak frame, warmth, cinnamon candy
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2022 Domaine Nikolaou Mirage Nemea
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
Agorgitiko in inox
Fresh, fruit forward, plums, sour cherry, red berry, still quite grapey, palate with the same profile, red cherry marmalade, short tannins, warmth
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2021 Palivou Estate Terra Leone Ammos
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
(3/2/2024)
18 months up till 300lt oak
Dense black fruit, thick oak frame, whole spice, red and black fruit, cherry, berry.
Palate showing juicy tannins, ripe fleshy fruit, cherry, berry, med body, long finish
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2020 Avantis Estate Agios Chronos
Greece, Continental Greece, Evia
(3/2/2024)
92% Syrah 8% Viognier, 12 months in 300lt
Big powerful, fruit forward nose, juicy red fruit, floral notes.
Palate copies the nose, easy drinking, nice fruit intensity, youthful tannins, berries, full body, long finish. Drinking now but this could evolve
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2023 Navitas Winery Malagousia Terre de Zeus
Greece, Macedonia, Pieria
(3/2/2024)
Fresh, herbal notes, minty, palate the same, a bit tight now, med acidity, med body, long finish
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2022 Navitas Winery Assyrtiko Terre de Zeus
Greece, Macedonia, Pieria
(3/2/2024)
6 months inox and amphora
Different, weird, some citrus notes, palate better, nice texture and structure
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2022 Navitas Winery Chardonnay 52 Peaks Single Vineyard
Greece, Macedonia, Pieria
(3/2/2024)
Citrus, herbal notes, vibrant, fine palate, citrus notes, nice crunchy texture, ripe fruit, some yeast notes, peel notes, long finish
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2023 Navitas Winery Grenache Mountcloud
Greece, Macedonia, Pieria
(3/2/2024)
Fragrant, floral notes, cherry notes, red currants, welcoming, juicy palate, texture, some so2, full body, high acidity, full body, a bit tight still (1 week after bottling)
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2021 Navitas Winery Xinomavro Terre de Zeus
Greece, Macedonia, Pieria
(3/2/2024)
Fragrant, welcoming, decadent, tomato puree, red cherry, sweet spice notes, thin oak frame, sour cherry notes, red cherry and currant notes.
Palate is juicy, smooth, same flavours in palate, med body, bold tannins, med finish
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2020 Navitas Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2919M Single Vineyard
Greece, Macedonia, Pieria
(3/2/2024)
Amphora and oak
Tight, sweet notes, oak derived aromas, dried fruit, dry tannins, red cherry notes, currant, med body and finish
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2023 Vaptistis Winery Assyrtiko - Monemvasia
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
Tight, citrus, herbal notes, grapefruit, green pineapple, palate vibrant, maybe a bit green still, tight texture, give it some time to soften up.
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2022 Vaptistis Winery Antara
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
Tight, reductive still, citrus, palate a touch bitter, mineral, juicy fruit, med acidity, med body, grapefruit, grippy, med finish. Needs some time but has nice texture
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2023 Vaptistis Winery Potamisi
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Tinos
(3/2/2024)
50% amphora 50% oak then 20% oak 1st and 2nd use. Tank sample
Extrovert, ripe, nutty, vanilla scented, palate with nice mouthfeel, high acidity, warmth, edgy, green, give it time
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2023 Vaptistis Winery Mavrothiriko Altana
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
50% Mavrothiriko 50% mavro potamissi
Needs some time to open up, ripe fruit, mostly cherry and strawberry notes.
Palat with nice texture, ripe fruit, shows tannins and so2 hints still, a touch spicy and earthy
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2023 Vaptistis Winery Koumariano
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Tinos
(3/2/2024)
Very fragrant, forward, red and black fruit, floral notes, some sweet spice notes.
Palate is tasty, nice texture, a touch warm, fine tannins, elegant, slightly different from the last time (1 month in tank)
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2022 Vaptistis Winery Mavrotragano
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Tinos
(3/2/2024)
7 months in French and Hungarian oak
Ripe red and black berry fruit, full on spicy, whole spicy, cinnamon, warmth, licorice
Palate following the same pattern, ripeness, highly extrovert, rather heavy, med finish
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2021 Vaptistis Winery Glyko
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
50% Roditis 50% Mavrotragano, 100gr RS, 7gr acidity
Extrovert, fragrant, red fruit, pomegranate, fresh fleshy fruit, earthy
Palate shows freshness again, full on ripe strawberry notes, there is an elevated acidity (for a red) offering a much-needed balance, luscious body, nice texture, long finish.
Easy, highly drinkable, would work with desserts that have acid
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2022 Vaptistis Winery Mastroyianni
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
Sundried Roditis grapes for 10 days, 90gr RS, 8gr acidity
Ripe and dried citrus notes, stone fruit, floral notes, jasmine, mandarin notes
Palate is juicy, full body, ripe melon, a touch warm, lemon pie crust, pineapple and mango, some mastic notes, quince jam, lip smacking acidity, med to long finish
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2021 Vaptistis Winery Mavrothiriko - Mavrotragano
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades
(3/2/2024)
70% mavrotragano (6 months in oak) 30% mavrothiriko
14,5o% warmth that you feel, ripe red cherry, currant, clove, nutty, spice frame, maraschino cherries, prunes, some over ripeness
Palate with more dried black fruit, cherry, currant, grippy texture, fleshy, some olive notes, again warmth.
There was excessive heat that year and you can definitely feel it
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2023 Bosinakis Winery Moschofilero Mantinia
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/2/2024)
Freshly bottled
Light, floral, a bit tight for now, palate smooth, some bitterness, youthful
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2022 Bosinakis Winery & Hatzakis Draisine
Greece
(3/2/2024)
50% assyrtiko from Syros 50% moschofilero from Mantineia
Half floral, red cherry notes, some strawberry notes, bright palate, more powerful than other times, high acidity, tense, med body, long finish
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2022 Bosinakis Winery Moschofilero Ieria Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/2/2024)
Smooth, red cherry notes, rose petals, peach, apricot, pink grapefruit.
Palate with some bitterness, grapefruit peel, red fruit, high acidity, strawberry again, med finish. Give it time
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2023 Bosinakis Winery Moschofilero Pet Nat Rosé
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/2/2024)
Fragrant, smooth, some floral notes, nectarine, grapefruit peel, green apple, pear notes, fresh and full
Palate is juicy, crunchy, nice acidity, tensity, apple and pear drops, a touch bitter, full body, nice carbonation, long finish with floral notes
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2023 Bosinakis Winery Moschofilero Aspela
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
(3/2/2024)
Very floral, forward, red fruit notes, raspberry, crunchy, some mastic notes, rose water
Palate with huge rosewater influence, maraschino cherry notes, med body, nice acidity, sour cherry flavoured med finish
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2022 Diamantakis Winery Vidiano
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Herbal, stone fruit, a touch minty, smooth, palate again smooth, green, steely, mineral, pear, green fruit
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2023 Diamantakis Winery Assyrtiko PETALI
Greece, Crete, Heraklion
(3/2/2024)
Green fruit, apple notes, fresh and vibrant, palate smooth and crunchy, easy to drink
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2023 Diamantakis Winery Diamantopetra Vidiano - Assyrtiko
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Fresh, again quite herbal, green freshness, pear, green apple, a touch smoky adding complexity
Palate is tight, ripe fruit, green fruit, pear, apple, med body
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2023 Diamantakis Winery Liatiko Diamantopetra
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Fresh cherry, strawberry notes, a bit earthy, palate with med to full body, structure, tense, steely
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2020 Diamantakis Winery Liatiko PETALI
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Liatiko inox tanks
light intensity, dried red fruit, some sweet notes, maraschino cherries, strawberries, palate shows some savoury notes, coffee, a few oxidation notes, chocolate.
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2023 Diamantakis Winery Prinos red
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
70% Syrah 30% Mandilaria
Fragrant, forward, fresh cherry notes, some reduction, palate is smooth, fresh, cherry, crunchy texture, an easy red to drink
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2023 Diamantakis Winery Prinos white
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Chardonnay and Malvasia
Herbal notes, juicy green fruit, floral notes, palate filled with rose water, med body, easy
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2022 Diamantakis Winery Syrah Prinos
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Savoury, sweet spices, ripe red fruit, some heavier floral notes, some oxidation notes
Palate shows med body, spicy, nutty, red fruit, smoky, savoury again, a touch warm, toasted notes, nutty
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2023 Karavitakis Vidiano Klima Pontikiana
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
3 plots 3 vineyards, open fermenters
Citrus, fresh, vibrant, floral notes, welcoming
Palate is juicy, herbal notes, fleshy, nice acidity, pear, green apple, med body, long finish
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2016 Karavitakis Vidiano Single Vineyard natural yeast
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Flinty, citrus, mineral, interesting, pear scented, green apple notes, lime, some floral notes, tensity
Palate showing power, tensity, minerality, pear, green apple, med body, structured, long finish. Very interesting
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2023 Karavitakis Vidiano Eliá
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
20% oak
Far more herbal at first, then pears, green apple and grapefruit come next, palate is juicy, easy and fresh, tasty, nice mouthfeel, med body, long finish
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2021 Karavitakis Liatiko Indigenous Yeast
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
Red cherries, fresh, cranberries, spicy, earthy, cinnamon candy, raisin, prunes
Palate with the same profile, nice tannins, sweet spice notes, maraschino cherries, currants, nutmeg
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2020 Karavitakis Kotsifali Indigenous Yeast
Greece
(3/2/2024)
Spicy, dried red fruit, savoury, cured meat, jamon, palate is juicy with nice texture, acidity, dried red fruit, med body, showing tannins, med finish
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2022 Karavitakis Klima
Greece, Crete
(3/2/2024)
90% Kotsifali 10% Mavrotragano, 6 months in oak, vinified separately then blended
Fragrant, sweet spice notes, ripe red fruit, nutmeg, palate is smooth, easy, spicy, elevated acidity, tannins are there, long finish
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