Lyrarakis
Liatiko
Crete, Greece
Raspberry red, light to moderate pigment extraction, excellent clarity. Black currant and cherry aromas, light body, alcohol, juicy red fruit flavors with seed and skin tannins on finish. Acidity and fruit remind me of drinking cranberry juice, but this is all grape deliciousness. Quaffable and different, good stuff. Give the tannins a couple of hours to resolve. A licorice-like aftertaste will emerge alongside the red fruit flavor.
Raspberry red, light to moderate pigment extraction, excellent clarity. Black currant and cherry aromas, light body, alcohol, juicy red fruit flavors with seed and skin tannins on finish. Acidity and fruit remind me of drinking cranberry juice, but this is all grape deliciousness. Quaffable and different, good stuff. Give the tannins a couple of hours to resolve. A licorice-like aftertaste will emerge alongside the red fruit flavor.
Jul 25th, 2023Strong notes of late harvest wild berries and black cherries. Great with Greek salad and pork chops. Medium tannins, very juicy finish.
Strong notes of late harvest wild berries and black cherries. Great with Greek salad and pork chops. Medium tannins, very juicy finish.
Nov 5th, 2024
Lovely introduction to wine from Crete. Some smokiness and reduction. Black peppery notes. Whig of coffee bean aroma.
Lovely introduction to wine from Crete. Some smokiness and reduction. Black peppery notes. Whig of coffee bean aroma.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Light color, very sweet and juicy taste. Nice mouth feel
Light color, very sweet and juicy taste. Nice mouth feel
Jan 30th, 2023
Lovely light red for picnics - snag under 20
Lovely light red for picnics - snag under 20
Aug 31st, 2022
McCarthy & Schiering, $17
First thing I notice is how pale the color is, it looks like a dark rosé, with a brick red color. Nose is very aromatic candied fruit punch, reminds me of some Beaujolais I've had. Very light bodied but flavorful with lots of juicy fruit. Nice bright acidity but not too much, and mild smooth tannins. I drank it too fast to get more detailed notes but I couldn't help it, this is like an even lighter Beaujolais so it is right up my alley and I absolutely loved it. It's unfortunate it seems like an uncommon grape variety and it's more known for its sweet reds. I'll have to keep an eye out.
McCarthy & Schiering, $17
First thing I notice is how pale the color is, it looks like a dark rosé, with a brick red color. Nose is very aromatic candied fruit punch, reminds me of some Beaujolais I've had. Very light bodied but flavorful with lots of juicy fruit. Nice bright acidity but not too much, and mild smooth tannins. I drank it too fast to get more detailed notes but I couldn't help it, this is like an even lighter Beaujolais so it is right up my alley and I absolutely loved it. It's unfortunate it seems like an uncommon grape variety and it's more known for its sweet reds. I'll have to keep an eye out.
