Very liquer-like nose, smelled of pressed grapes on alcohol. Sweet palate, a little raisiny but lacks freshness. I prefer Avantis' less ambitious wines.
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The Syrah Giants (Paradiso Restaurant, Athens, Greece): Raisiny nose with hints of oxidation, overripe, almost stewed fruit and signs of overevolution. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with soft tannins, balance and med+ length. Lacking freshness of fruit and failing to justify its premium price.
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From magnum. Medium garnet. Restrained, floral nose with raspberry nuances. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and high acidity. Unlike the previous time I tasted this at the winery, it was shut-down. Hopefully it will open up again in the near future.
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Syrah Tasting at Avantis Estate Winery (Evia Island): This is the estate's flagship wine and one of Greece's icon wines, produced at only 1000 bottles a year and retailing at 45 to 50 Euros a bottle at the local market. Tasted from magnum at the estate alongside other wines from the syrah grape. Much more expressive than the 2009 but still far from its prime, with dark berries, blackberry jam, fruit cake, dark chocolate and spicy scents. Medium to full bodied with high fruit concentration without being heavy or cloying. Firm but juicy tannins, balancing acidity and a very long aftertaste. In need of further cellaring.
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12/5/2014 - Stefanos T. wrote: 87 Points
Very liquer-like nose, smelled of pressed grapes on alcohol.
Sweet palate, a little raisiny but lacks freshness. I prefer Avantis'
less ambitious wines.
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12/3/2014 - Yiannis wrote: 87 Points
The Syrah Giants (Paradiso Restaurant, Athens, Greece): Raisiny nose with hints of oxidation, overripe, almost stewed fruit and signs of overevolution. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with soft tannins, balance and med+ length. Lacking freshness of fruit and failing to justify its premium price.
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10/31/2013 - Yiannis wrote: 87 Points
From magnum. Medium garnet. Restrained, floral nose with raspberry nuances. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and high acidity. Unlike the previous time I tasted this at the winery, it was shut-down. Hopefully it will open up again in the near future.
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5/26/2013 - Yiannis Likes this wine: 91 Points
Syrah Tasting at Avantis Estate Winery (Evia Island): This is the estate's flagship wine and one of Greece's icon wines, produced at only 1000 bottles a year and retailing at 45 to 50 Euros a bottle at the local market. Tasted from magnum at the estate alongside other wines from the syrah grape. Much more expressive than the 2009 but still far from its prime, with dark berries, blackberry jam, fruit cake, dark chocolate and spicy scents. Medium to full bodied with high fruit concentration without being heavy or cloying. Firm but juicy tannins, balancing acidity and a very long aftertaste. In need of further cellaring.
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2/12/2011 - Papies wrote:
Dionysia 2011 - Athens Wine Festival (The Zappion, Athens, Greece): Good , reliable producer and one to follow
2007 Syllogi - The collection is 100% syrah. Still very young but one to look out for and a wine with great track record. Needs time. Not austere though
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