2015 Kir-Yianni Xinomavro Ramnista

Community Tasting Notes (34) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  8/22/2023 - Krassens Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Four years on since last bottle, it has evolved further, fruit has become more rounded, but not yet developed any real depth. It has the notes of a Nebbiolo but the mouthfeel of a Pinot Noir, yet marked sandy tannins and a biflavour of black olive that sets it apart. Stellar value for the money but I will keep last bottle for a couple of years more to see where it goes.

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  4/15/2023 - Praxis wrote: 87 Points

  Clear but very pale ruby color that’s bordering on light salmon with watery rim. The nose is quite pleasant with watery red fruits, some visceral-meaty qualities, a hint of gamey funkiness with lots of what I would describe as “dense watery-mineral smell” like the waters in the Dead Sea. The palate is medium-bodied, dry, quite intense for such a light colored wine with plenty of powdery tannins with just the right amount of acidity to give it a sense of equilibrium, however, the quality of fruit extraction is a bit too light and lacking for my taste. The flavor profile does indeed resemble a Langhi Nebbiolo or even an entry-level Barbaresco (albeit a more rustic version), with notes of red fruit such as red and sour cherries, raspberries, pomegranates, peppery spices, a little floral overtones, some leather, tar, earthy minerals, with a small amount of discernible oak. I will have to revisit this tomorrow to see how it evolved. The dynamic interaction between the grippy tannic structure with the fresh and savory acidity is what makes this wine intriguing for me. This is my first encounter with this Greek grape variety (Xinomavro) and it was a positive one. Needless to say, this went beautifully with roast lamb gyros and koftas. Day 2: The tannic and acidic components has integrated and mellowed substantially since yesterday. It seems like it has gain some weight while the nose seems to have developed a subtle but delightful sandalwood and freshly dried flower note. Day 3: The fruit completely collapsed, all that remains are essentially the residual tannins and the sourness which made the wine undrinkable. The overall score is the average from my 3 day's tasting experience. 85 - 89

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  6/12/2022 - Anna@WineCellar wrote: flawed

  Spicy. Unfortunately disturbed by wet cardboard box flavour. Muted fruit. Acidity medium(+), tannins medium(+) rustic.

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  12/27/2021 - GiorgosD Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Sec, moyennement corsé, boisé, moyennement tannique Sucre 1,9g/L

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  12/21/2021 - Jason Wu wrote: 88 Points

  Appearance: pale ruby.
  Nose: medium intensity; aromas of yang mei, dark plum, black pepper, pomegranate, very juicy, toast, licorice, coffee. It’s developing.
  Palate: dry, high acidity, medium plus tannins chalky in texture, medium alcohol, medium body, medium flavour intensity, medium finish.
  Good wine. Drink now. Better and more complex on the nose than on the palate. The acidity is quite a stand-out by drinking alone. Would be good with food. The acidity and tannin structure would allow it to last for a few more years but I don’t think it will significantly improve due to the lack of flavour concentration.

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