Kir-Yianni Estate
Ramnista Naoussa Xinomavro
Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece
This bottle was, surprisingly, a bit tired. It was ok but it lacked the vibrance I've found in previous bottles.
This bottle was, surprisingly, a bit tired. It was ok but it lacked the vibrance I've found in previous bottles.
Jan 31st, 2016The Kir-Yianni Ramnista 2009 is 100% Xinomavro, an indigenous variety that is lauded as the noblest red in Greece, the root "Xino" means sour and "mavro" translated, means black. Does it live up to its name? The nose is a gathering storm of black olive tapenade and black currant aromas, leather, violets, smoke and coriander seed. On the palate, brash, slightly astringent mid-palate tannins hem in juicy Italian plums, iron ore, wild game, and yes markedly high acid. Needs time. 14.0% ABV
The Kir-Yianni Ramnista 2009 is 100% Xinomavro, an indigenous variety that is lauded as the noblest red in Greece, the root "Xino" means sour and "mavro" translated, means black. Does it live up to its name? The nose is a gathering storm of black olive tapenade and black currant aromas, leather, violets, smoke and coriander seed. On the palate, brash, slightly astringent mid-palate tannins hem in juicy Italian plums, iron ore, wild game, and yes markedly high acid. Needs time. 14.0% ABV
Sep 6th, 2015
This burly Greek beast took days to open up but is now showing off an intriguing herbal bitterness & good acidity. Xinomavro!
This burly Greek beast took days to open up but is now showing off an intriguing herbal bitterness & good acidity. Xinomavro!
Dec 10th, 2014Fun stuff but tastes like from '99 vs '09
Fun stuff but tastes like from '99 vs '09
Mar 31st, 2014Mmmmmm! Beautiful pomegranate acid and clean leather! Young but so alluring! This vintage will age to a goddess, even if I find the youthful bite alluring. Wow.
Mmmmmm! Beautiful pomegranate acid and clean leather! Young but so alluring! This vintage will age to a goddess, even if I find the youthful bite alluring. Wow.
Jan 7th, 2014
Interesting tar and floral characteristics somewhat reminiscent of Nebbiolo.
Interesting tar and floral characteristics somewhat reminiscent of Nebbiolo.
Dec 21st, 2013A little tannin-y but opened up nicely as it breathed. Good structure. Not a drink-alone; went very well with spicy rack of lamb. Mom and Dad's, courtesy of Russell
A little tannin-y but opened up nicely as it breathed. Good structure. Not a drink-alone; went very well with spicy rack of lamb. Mom and Dad's, courtesy of Russell
May 21st, 2015Red, dry, full-bodied, earthy, rich. "The Nebbiolo of Greece"
Red, dry, full-bodied, earthy, rich. "The Nebbiolo of Greece"
Nov 9th, 2013