Thymiopoulos Vineyards
Vrana Petra Naoussa Xinomavro
Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece
Socmed has frankly made it rare for a wine to truly surprise me, but the 18’ Vrana Petra did just that. A completely unfamiliar label (and variety), it was a revelation. Strikingly mineral and brimming with energy. Aromas of red fruits, a touch of herbal smoke, black tea, dried florals, and a beautiful clementine note. It’s dense yet graceful; with plush textures, juicy acidity, and an underlying saltiness permeating the entire palate. Easily my top discovery this year.
Socmed has frankly made it rare for a wine to truly surprise me, but the 18’ Vrana Petra did just that. A completely unfamiliar label (and variety), it was a revelation. Strikingly mineral and brimming with energy. Aromas of red fruits, a touch of herbal smoke, black tea, dried florals, and a beautiful clementine note. It’s dense yet graceful; with plush textures, juicy acidity, and an underlying saltiness permeating the entire palate. Easily my top discovery this year.
Oct 14th, 2024
Another wine tasted for the first time. Outstanding freshness, clarity of fruit, balance, wonderful nose. Greek winemaking at a high level.
Another wine tasted for the first time. Outstanding freshness, clarity of fruit, balance, wonderful nose. Greek winemaking at a high level.
Mar 30th, 2026