Daniel M

9.0

Super nice nose ! Very fruity with blackberry, raspberry, a bit of tar, a bit of bread yeast, a bit of pine sap. I could have called nebiollo on the nose. The palate is juicy and fruity with nice raspberry and blackberry notes, some width, some matter on the side, some dusty tannins that leave a drying layer over a nice amd fruity finish with a tiny, nice bitter note that adds a nice level of complexity to an otherwise youthful and playful wine. Good stuff ! — a month ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

This was an excellent rose. Not as sweet and fruity as many are. This was more dry, herbal and savory. — 8 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Quite good. Went great with Grilled Lamb Chops. — 8 months ago

Ryan

9.0

Complex, medium to full bodied. Paired really well with beets, goat cheese and prawns. — a month ago

Ted

9.0

Tasty. Put a little chill on it as well. Dusty cherry with a tiny splash of cinnamon and tomato leaf. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Byron Hewett

9.2

This was delightful. Lovely herbal, savory red fruits. Medium body. Enjoyed on Naxos in the Cyclades, Greece. — 8 months ago

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.
— 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2017 | lovely playful smell with spicyness, rather powerful taste with predominantly earthy tones. Paired with truffle risotto. — 2 months ago

Aaron Tan

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. — 7 months ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Xinomavro made from a single block on the Amyndeon plateau 647 m above sea level. Amyndeon is from my understanding cooler than the more recognised Naoussa region close by. Some modern winemaking practises here like cold soaking has resulted in an extracted wine with a medium body and a less tannic finish. Nice spicy aromatics, expressive midpalate and a medium long finish. — 2 years ago