Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Vrana Petra Naoussa Xinomavro 2018

9.5

Socmed has frankly made it rare for a wine to truly surprise me, but the 18’ Vrana Petra did just that. A completely unfamiliar label (and variety), it was a revelation. Strikingly mineral and brimming with energy. Aromas of red fruits, a touch of herbal smoke, black tea, dried florals, and a beautiful clementine note. It’s dense yet graceful; with plush textures, juicy acidity, and an underlying saltiness permeating the entire palate. Easily my top discovery this year. — 2 months ago

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Ceccherini Cristiano

Very interesting. I will look out for it. Thankx!

Aaron Tan

@Ceccherini Cristiano Do share what you think once you try it.

Ceccherini Cristiano

@Aaron Tan 100%!!
That gives me a bit of pressure to look for it, but that's fun🧐😅🥰

Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Blanc des Côteaux Cuvée Amphore White Blend

Ryan Colthorp

9.0

This was super complex. It grew on me as it breathed. 45% Assyrtiko, 35% Malagouzia, 15% Vidiano and 5% Aidani. Mangos. Hints of vanilla. Enjoyed at Koufadakis in Halkidiki. — 5 months ago

Thymiopoulos Vineyards

KAYAFAS Xinomavro 2018

Jay Kline

9.2

Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service. The 2018 Thymiopoulos Vineyards “Kayafas” is one of their single-vineyard expressions of Xinomavro. The fruit is sourced from their lowest altitude vineyard, sees extended maceration (40 days); partially whole cluster. It pours a beautiful deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with very light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is very pretty with notes of strawberries, tart cherries, plums, dried green herbs, stony earth minerals and some subtle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. The notes from the nose are confirmed. Alcohol is medium. The finish is long. While certainly unique, it has one foot in Burgundy and one foot in Piemonte. A marvelous pairing with seared duck breast with beetroot risotto.
— a year ago

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Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Jeunes Vignes de Xinomavro 2021

Vin d’Ottawa

9.1

Read about this bottle on Noble Rot and it is indeed great despite its reasonable price.

Think of a more delicate, drier, and a bit raspberry-floral Nebbiolo. — 3 months ago