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5/13/2022 - forceberry wrote: 94 Points
100% Yiannoudi from vineyards planted at the altitude of 1000 m a.s.l. in the village of Panayia, located in Paphos, the western part of Cyprus. Aged for 12 months in new oak barrels. 13,5% alcohol.
Somewhat evolved and moderately translucent Burgundy color with a dried-blood hue. Fragrant, somewhat evolved and subtly sweet-toned nose with quite complex aromas of ripe dark berries and plummy dark fruits, some balsamic tones, a little bit of leathery funk, light oaky notes of savory wood spice and coffee grounds, a hint of boysenberry jam, a touch of dried figs and an autumnal, almost Bordeaux-like whiff of dried leaves. Very lovely overall impression! On the palate the wine feels dry, textural and slightly rustic with a medium body and savory flavors of wizened dark fruits and sweet black cherries, some licorice tones, a little bit of balsamic richness, light funky notes of stable floor, a hint of coffee grounds and a touch of white pepper. The overall feel is quite firm and structured, yet not aggressive, thanks to the high acidity and ample, powdery tannins that start to grip slowly but steadily. The finish is dry, savory and quite grippy with a nuanced and very persistent aftertaste of juicy dark berries and dried figs, some licorice, a little bit of leathery funk, light peppery tones, oaky hints of savory wood spice and sweeter toasted wood and a touch of earth.
A beautiful, complex and very harmonious effort - the best red Cypriot wine I've tasted thus far. The overall feel is slightly rustic, but only in the good sense. You can taste the wine isn't young anymore, but it's quite obvious that there is still enough fruit, concentration and structure here for further evolution; the wine can be kept, but it is starting to be pretty darn lovely already now. A fine effort with a lot of depth, character and structure. Highly recommended!
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9/7/2019 - rossi.wine wrote: 90 Points
Dark fruit, spices, smoke, leather on the nose. On the palate bright and mineral, generous fruit, ripe tannins, spicy finish. Drink or keep. 89-91
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9/5/2018 - rossi.wine wrote: 90 Points
Same oak treatment compared to 2016 Barba Yiannis (12m new) but here it’s influence is a lot less dominant. On the nose floral, smoky, spicy, soft red and black fruit, hints of crushed stones. On the palate smooth and elegant, soft fruit, good acidity, gentle tannic grip, minerality, really good length. Quite lingering and vibrant. Very good! Drink or keep. 89-91
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7/18/2017 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
(Combined note from winery sample and bottle opened separately. Very consistent.)
Saddle leather and brambley blackberry fruit on the nose. Dark fruit fruit with rich textures and brooding core expanding on the leathery dark beats. Brawny middle. Some cocoa. A little Cassis on the finish. Has a new world Malbec vibe really strongly - and I am very loathe to uses wine type analogies. Long finish and held its structure over a whole bottle. A bit angular and pushing out its own seams at times - zaftig. Definitely will age into something really special. Clearly and quantumly the best examplar of this grape so far.
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