Alpha Estate
Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro
Amyndeon, Macedonia, Greece
Red currant, tea, chalky tannins. Similar to Nebbiolo in body but different flavors
Red currant, tea, chalky tannins. Similar to Nebbiolo in body but different flavors
Jan 28th, 2017
some brett, hint of barnyard, sweaty, dark cherries, cedar box, tones of dark licorice, white pepper finish. bbq sauce in the nose with brown sugar and soy sauce
some brett, hint of barnyard, sweaty, dark cherries, cedar box, tones of dark licorice, white pepper finish. bbq sauce in the nose with brown sugar and soy sauce
Oct 19th, 2016
High acidity, light fruit, funky earth.
High acidity, light fruit, funky earth.
Oct 13th, 2015
On the nose, this is all red current... Raspberry takes over for me on the palate... Tart but not overly acidic. Graphite. Light vegetal. Tannins are smoothe... Red plum skins. Very powdery pepper. The finish is just medium and there the raspberry turns more candied or artificial. We paired with serious BBQ fare... Brisket and smoked chicken legs... I think the raspberry notes here really worked with the BBQ as we didn't include any rich molasses-y BBQ sauces. The Greek origin of the wine had me include quite a bit of oregano in the rub for the chicken which also seemed to elevate with the wine.
On the nose, this is all red current... Raspberry takes over for me on the palate... Tart but not overly acidic. Graphite. Light vegetal. Tannins are smoothe... Red plum skins. Very powdery pepper. The finish is just medium and there the raspberry turns more candied or artificial. We paired with serious BBQ fare... Brisket and smoked chicken legs... I think the raspberry notes here really worked with the BBQ as we didn't include any rich molasses-y BBQ sauces. The Greek origin of the wine had me include quite a bit of oregano in the rub for the chicken which also seemed to elevate with the wine.
Jul 12th, 2024
Aromatically very interesting. Flowers, eucalyptus, leather, currants. There's even a hint of vintage port lurking around the corner. Palate is velvety, softened tannins and great acidity. Finish is a bit short. Still a fascinating wine and great with food--a lovely stand-in for nebbiolo.
Aromatically very interesting. Flowers, eucalyptus, leather, currants. There's even a hint of vintage port lurking around the corner. Palate is velvety, softened tannins and great acidity. Finish is a bit short. Still a fascinating wine and great with food--a lovely stand-in for nebbiolo.
Dec 11th, 2017
At PnP: nice nose and rich acid. Seems little more than a modest daily drinker. After an hour decant more interest began to show.
87
Day 2: a rich expression of fruit, tomatoes, herbs, olives, iron, and funk. The acid is still high but tamed from day 1.
89
At PnP: nice nose and rich acid. Seems little more than a modest daily drinker. After an hour decant more interest began to show.
87
Day 2: a rich expression of fruit, tomatoes, herbs, olives, iron, and funk. The acid is still high but tamed from day 1.
89
Lovely. Acid and full and juicy. The Greek figured this one out.
Lovely. Acid and full and juicy. The Greek figured this one out.
Oct 8th, 2016
Minerality. Sour cherries. Tiny hints of vanilla & anise.
Minerality. Sour cherries. Tiny hints of vanilla & anise.
Aug 25th, 2016