Robola of Cephalonia

7/26/19 blind tasting wine 4

Mark had this 5 years ago

Pretty wild stuff: nose was all over the place with some white flowers & orchard fruit, then full of minerals, then quite shy & reductive. Zingy & zippy on palate, sharp edges & angular, reserved more mineral driven on palate. Didn’t work as aperitif but did well w/salad course.

Flowers, peaches, citrus and a nice hint of brine. Refreshing and great.

2019 Robola shows excellent density of fruit and minerals, but surprisingly dry and not as ripe as expected. Better than most Whites three times the price. Has a genuinely subtle but intense scent and long resonance of flavors. Nowhere in the new world can possibly match its awesome severity and austerity.

Light lime, stoney, good spicy food alternative

Acid, stone fruit, minerality. Lacking overall structure and body, but still pairs well with the right seafood (think oysters).

Light, mineral, delicious

$14. Great white. Light. Easy to drink. Fruity without being sweet.

Yum! Mineraly, lime, slightly effervescent - thanks Frankly!