Château Porto Carras
Côtes de Meliton Red Blend
Côtes de Meliton, Sithonia, Macedonia, Greece
History began in the early 60's when first vineyards were planted in 1965. Since 2000, the company has changed ownership after late 90's financial difficulties, the new owners committed to raise Carras' reputation. A blend of mostly Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Limnio & Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and smoky spice. On the palate plum and blackberry with smoky tobacco and leather notes. Medium tannins and acidity, ending with earthy spice.
History began in the early 60's when first vineyards were planted in 1965. Since 2000, the company has changed ownership after late 90's financial difficulties, the new owners committed to raise Carras' reputation. A blend of mostly Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Limnio & Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and smoky spice. On the palate plum and blackberry with smoky tobacco and leather notes. Medium tannins and acidity, ending with earthy spice.
Oct 14th, 2020History began in the early 60's when shipowner Yiannis Karras captured the idea of combining a holiday destination with the production of wines. The first vineyards were planted in 1965. Since 2000, the company has changed ownership after late 90's financial difficulties, the new owners committed to raise Carras' reputation. Interesting wine a blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot and Limnio. Spicy aromas that carry to palate. Medium finish still tasting well.
History began in the early 60's when shipowner Yiannis Karras captured the idea of combining a holiday destination with the production of wines. The first vineyards were planted in 1965. Since 2000, the company has changed ownership after late 90's financial difficulties, the new owners committed to raise Carras' reputation. Interesting wine a blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot and Limnio. Spicy aromas that carry to palate. Medium finish still tasting well.
Sep 14th, 2017Made by Emile Peynaud, this is a world class Greek Cabernet Sauvignon easily mistaken for Bordeaux. After 11 years the wine shows classic muted cassis, loamy earth, unique dustiness and an elegant completeness that is difficult to describe, some forest floor/compost, but clean and crafty with plenty of fruit and verve left for my palate. The wine begs for roast pork or a flat iron steak with reduction and mushrooms. A Cab for Burghounds, mature, soft, complex with cut in the finish. Brilliant for the money.
Made by Emile Peynaud, this is a world class Greek Cabernet Sauvignon easily mistaken for Bordeaux. After 11 years the wine shows classic muted cassis, loamy earth, unique dustiness and an elegant completeness that is difficult to describe, some forest floor/compost, but clean and crafty with plenty of fruit and verve left for my palate. The wine begs for roast pork or a flat iron steak with reduction and mushrooms. A Cab for Burghounds, mature, soft, complex with cut in the finish. Brilliant for the money.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2016
Вишня, хьюмидор, тонкая сухая кора. Спустя 10-15 минут аэрации - клубника, брусника. Аромат любопытный, намекает на былое величие. Вкус легкий, элегантно, но возраст не скроешь. Вообще, совершенно не греческое по ощущению вино, и понятно почему.
Вишня, хьюмидор, тонкая сухая кора. Спустя 10-15 минут аэрации - клубника, брусника. Аромат любопытный, намекает на былое величие. Вкус легкий, элегантно, но возраст не скроешь. Вообще, совершенно не греческое по ощущению вино, и понятно почему.
2 people found it helpfulMay 15th, 2018
Nearly fully developed wine - very interesting and showing a Bordeaux influence. At CMS Advanced tasting
Nearly fully developed wine - very interesting and showing a Bordeaux influence. At CMS Advanced tasting
1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2019Drinking like an early to mid 2000’s Cru bourgeois. Hoisin sauce, stewed red and black fruit, mild VA, #2 pencil lead, slightly disjointed upon opening.
Drinking like an early to mid 2000’s Cru bourgeois. Hoisin sauce, stewed red and black fruit, mild VA, #2 pencil lead, slightly disjointed upon opening.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2018
So far I like all the wines ive had from Greece. This drinks like a Bordeaux blend with new world character. Dried dates, raisins and fresh blackberry on the nose with some spicy cedar scents. Tastes really nice, lots of extracted black fruit and pepper. Long vanilla cinnamon finish. Good stuff.
So far I like all the wines ive had from Greece. This drinks like a Bordeaux blend with new world character. Dried dates, raisins and fresh blackberry on the nose with some spicy cedar scents. Tastes really nice, lots of extracted black fruit and pepper. Long vanilla cinnamon finish. Good stuff.
1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2014
Wow! Earthy smooth tannins big on fruit ( jam berries )
Wow! Earthy smooth tannins big on fruit ( jam berries )
Oct 31st, 2021Leather, spice big on tannins. A bold wine
Leather, spice big on tannins. A bold wine
Oct 3rd, 2021Poopy, earthy. Just how I like it.
Poopy, earthy. Just how I like it.
Dec 6th, 2019