Kir-Yianni Estate

Yianakohori Naoussa Xinomavro Merlot Blend

9.030 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece
Xinomavro, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Thank you, Chris Struck! What a treat. This got the 2019 vintage off to a great start.

Thank you, Chris Struck! What a treat. This got the 2019 vintage off to a great start.

Sep 8th, 2019
Doug Kahn

Brilliant for the price

Brilliant for the price

Mar 5th, 2017
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.4

One of the most approachable Xinomavros I've tasted (might be the merlot, probably not the jetlag), this wine has an abundance of fruit sailing above its tannins and balancing out the acidity. Cherries and plums at its center, long, rustic at heart but urbane on the outside, with a sophisticated, lingering (but not at all cloying) finish. Is this the template of a Xinomavro wine that could find acceptance in the U.S. Market? Maybe so... #win. #greece #naoussa

One of the most approachable Xinomavros I've tasted (might be the merlot, probably not the jetlag), this wine has an abundance of fruit sailing above its tannins and balancing out the acidity. Cherries and plums at its center, long, rustic at heart but urbane on the outside, with a sophisticated, lingering (but not at all cloying) finish. Is this the template of a Xinomavro wine that could find acceptance in the U.S. Market? Maybe so... #win. #greece #naoussa

Dec 10th, 2015
James Carter

Really pleasurable drink. Lovely structure, deep presence in the mouth. Strong tannins but not aggressively so. Aged to the extent that the berries, leather, tobacco meld nicely. well done Greece!

Really pleasurable drink. Lovely structure, deep presence in the mouth. Strong tannins but not aggressively so. Aged to the extent that the berries, leather, tobacco meld nicely. well done Greece!

Dec 14th, 2019
Maria Ananiadou

Very interesting

Very interesting

May 16th, 2017
Drakoulis George

Excelent!!!

Excelent!!!

Dec 4th, 2016
Filippos Patriarchis

Nice Xinomavro blend with lot tones of Merlot in taste and color!

Nice Xinomavro blend with lot tones of Merlot in taste and color!

Nov 30th, 2016
Jeff S
9.0

Had this amazing Merlot at the Venetian Well in Corfu. Amazing cherry notes and very dry! Smooth wine with a slight hint of spice! Amazing 5 star meal!

Had this amazing Merlot at the Venetian Well in Corfu. Amazing cherry notes and very dry! Smooth wine with a slight hint of spice! Amazing 5 star meal!

Aug 27th, 2016
Sarah Bignami

A gift. For me a bit too round and sugary. Some oak influence. Overall, not my cup of coffee.

A gift. For me a bit too round and sugary. Some oak influence. Overall, not my cup of coffee.

Sep 29th, 2015
Jason Ray

Great merlot! Very dry at first, but excellent finish with lots of flavor.

Great merlot! Very dry at first, but excellent finish with lots of flavor.

Jul 21st, 2015