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Ikaria Begleri
Ikaria, Aegean, Greece
Begleri
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Great white wine from one of the Earth's five Blue Zones.
Great white wine from one of the Earth's five Blue Zones.
2 people found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014Afianes Begleri. Intriguing with a rosé like nose at first approach then leesy muscadet-like lemon and acid, sometimes apple, and a blue cheese/bilic aroma on the residuals. Somewhat subtle and complex and refreshing
Afianes Begleri. Intriguing with a rosé like nose at first approach then leesy muscadet-like lemon and acid, sometimes apple, and a blue cheese/bilic aroma on the residuals. Somewhat subtle and complex and refreshing
2 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2014Super low acidity, no tannins at all, lightest wine I've ever tried. Interesting color, ripe apples with high mineral aftertaste. Earthy. I didn't find that it went well it seafood though, sort of just better on its own.
Super low acidity, no tannins at all, lightest wine I've ever tried. Interesting color, ripe apples with high mineral aftertaste. Earthy. I didn't find that it went well it seafood though, sort of just better on its own.
1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2016Only with Greek food. White pepper on the end? Oxidation gives it Sherry-like notes. Smells desertish
Only with Greek food. White pepper on the end? Oxidation gives it Sherry-like notes. Smells desertish
1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2015Dionysian wine. Salinity like whoa, refreshing zest, hints of funk that keep it interesting.
Dionysian wine. Salinity like whoa, refreshing zest, hints of funk that keep it interesting.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2014