All about Herakleion, Crete. Undoubtedly there is no Cretan family which, in the course of time, has not been directly involved in the production of wine. For the inhabitants of the island this product has been, and will remain, the most beloved of all goods, which the Cretan soil bountifully offers us. Brought up in […]
Tasted by GrapeRover. Dark purple. Dense viscosity. Loads of ripened, dark fruit like blueberry, plum and prune. Nicely fused with undertones of spice and mediterranean herbs.
Complete, masculine flavors of dark fruits, leather and licorice. Appealingly firm structure with a good grip. Complex and long lasting finish. Amazing price at €. 5,00 a bottle. Stock-up! (87 pts.) – Tasted 2/17/2013.
Tasted by GrapeRover. Dark ruby. Good viscosity. In the nose, abundant red fruits like blueberry, blackberry and prune. Rich, chewy, jammy flavors of ripe dark fruits. Round, smooth structure. Surprisingly complex. Excellent, somewhat tannic finish.
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Tasted by GrapeRover. Deep dark purple. Dense viscosity. Thanks to very low yields and a twelve month stay on new/old French oak, this wine is a great symphony of aromas and rich flavors. In the nose ripe plums and prunes, vanilla and some cocoa.
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Tasted by GrapeRover. Bright yellow green. Medium viscosity. Soft perfume of muscat mingles well with the freshness of Vilana and Sauvignon blanc. Full, broad flavors of muscat, apricot and pineapple with a crisp, fine acidity in the end. Perfect aperitive. Best buy at around € 5,00 a bottle! (82 pts.) – Tasted 2/15/2013.
Tasted by GrapeRover. Light yellow green. Good viscosity. Very pleasant scents of green apple, lime and grapefruit. Likewise flavors with apple up-front. Nice tinge of minerality and mellow acidity. Well balanced and structured with a pleasant, lasting finish. Again value for your money! (€. 5,00) (84 pts.) – Tasted 2/15/2013.
Downtown Sydney offers a small Greek sanctuary: Restaurant Xanthi! This is the place where the rich aromas and flavors of Greece will welcome you…. Besides a very Greek, both innovating and classic, kitchen, Xanthi is also a sanctuary for Greek wines: The winelist shows only an array of high quality Greek wines, rather surprising […]