Don't know Xinomavro at all. Not sure if that's the grape showing through or if it was the Cab or the Merlot. Nice and light(er) though. — 11 years ago
Greek wine — 12 years ago
Kir Yianni 'Kali Riza' 2010, 13% alcohol. 100% Xinomavro from 60 year old vines in Amyndeo, Florina, which is the coolest vine growing area in Greece. Bright red fruit, distinctive earthiness. Light to medium bodied, silky tannins, good acidity, elegant with a smooth finish. Not overly complex, but with a built in delicious factor. — 12 years ago
Roze all daze. — 8 years ago
I have only had Greek wines one time, at a conference reception, so essentially, this is my first, focused tasting of a Greek wine, the 2015 Alpha Estate Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard, PGI Florina (Macedonia, Greece), obviously my first malagouzia as well. My first impression of this wine is that it is a bit reminiscent of torrontés. In the glass, it displays a pale, greenish-yellow hue. Honeysuckle and stone fruit aromatics leap from the glass. Mouthwatering grapefruit, green apple, and melon flavors intertwine with a sur lie induced, textured mouthfeel. The result is a wine that's both juicy and substantial, with tangy acidity and a finish that goes on and on. (sample) — 9 years ago
Vasanth Balakrishnan
Exquisite #greek dry red made from the rising star #limniona grape. Absolutely lovely expressive nose with violets, concentrated red fruit, dried herbs and black pepper. Medium plus body with purple-red hue. Beautifully balanced on the palate, peppy acidity set against the bright fruit with silky tannins on the finish. — 16 days ago