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Greece
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The Argyros estate, located on Santorini, is one of the best wineries in Greece. Their Atlantis Red is an intensely colored red composed of 90% Mandilaria and 10% Mavrotragano. It is full-bodied with fine tannins, complex aromas of red fruit, and hints of prune and leather. Well structured and balanced, it has a velvety palate and a long finish. 12.5% alcohol. It will match beautifully with chicken, lamb and beef dishes.
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$23.95
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Greece
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$27 list] This supple, complex and enticingly ripe red features a mix of citrus, spice, smoke, dried berry and cherry tart flavors. The long finish shows sandalwood notes, with hints of mincemeat and touches of cream. Ends on a briary note. Xinomavro. Drink now through 2018. 300 cases imported. (2012)"
Producer notes: "100% Xinomavro. The 'Grande Reserve' designation is only granted to wines that are barrel aged for at least two years, and then bottle aged for at least two additional years.The barrel aging allows the complexity of the Xinomavro grape to fully show through. Aroma: Cinnamon, dry fig and red fruits combined with complex spices. Taste: Well structured, full-bodied and balanced with intense flavor and a long cinnamon and smoked nuts finish. Although ready to drink now, the wine will continue to develop in the cellar for 12-15 years. Serve with red meat, spicy sauces and yellow cheeses. Alcohol 13%."
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WA 90
Greece
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90 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "[$25 list] The 2008 Ramnista, a Xinomavro, is traditional and chock full of steel, tannin and acidity... Its hard edged, high acid, somewhat gamey and rustic demeanor won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is an exceptional performance in many respects from Kir-Yianni with fine depth, persistence and structure. It is a good example of the type of Xinomavro that I like to compare to old style Nebbiolo. It certainly requires the right type of food matchup... If it is in your style, it exceeds expectations in its price category and it should well reward cellaring, becoming more complex and coming together better over the next decade or so. Theoretically approachable, depending on your tolerance for tannins and rusticity, this will most certainly be better around 2015 or so. If you are a modern style wine drinker, with everything soft, sweet, fruity and approachable on release, this isn’t going to be your style of wine. Otherwise, at the anticipated shelf price, this stern and steely wine should be a nice, ageworthy bargain. Drink 2014-2027. (Apr 2012)"
Producer notes: "100% Xinomavro. A wine with a rich and complex aromatic profile, elevated acidity and robust tannins creating a long finish. Its concentrated bouquet of sun-dried tomato, red fruit and praline when young, evolves into black olive, leather, earth and truffle, with a balanced acidity and softer tannins. A perfect match to lamb and game, the 2008 Ramnista can age gracefully up to 15 years."
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Greece
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Producer notes: "80% Roditis, 20% Malagousia. Petra 2011 is a dry white wine with a rich yellow color and greenish tints. It is a nice, crisp, fresh white wine with a lemon character, citrus peel flavors and a remarkable acidity which is balanced by the intense aromatic character and its beautiful round finish. A great summer wine. Alcohol 12.8%. Food pairing: Seafood, pasta, salads."
Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 88 points by Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Petra, a Roditis, is a wine I’ve come to like a lot for its purity, consistency and perky, refreshing demeanor. In its youth, this version is another charmer, aromatic, bright and lively, a sunny wine with well integrated crispness, some delicacy, but fine persistence of flavor as well. It is rather delicious and showed beautifullly... Drink now-2013."
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Greece
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Producer notes: "Grape Variety: Agiorgitiko. Characteristics: Deep red color with violet, cherry and prune aromas. Velvety and rich in mouth. Combination: A perfect accompaniment to red meats, pastas, grilled dishes and cheese."
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Greece
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Producer notes: "Grape Variety : Black of Kalavryta. Vivid ruby color, cherry, stawberry and leather flavors. Gentle with integrated tannins and attractive finish. A perfect accompaniment to baked fish with red sauce, pastas, light meats. Age up to five years."
WHWC staff notes: "Their economy may be in the dumps, but their wine production is experiencing an absolute renaissance. In fact, we're living through the golden revival of Greek wine production (seriously!). Over the last few years, we've embarked on a mission to beef up our Greek wine department and we're coming across wines that not only surprise for being Greek, but are every bit as good and distinctive as any wines from around Europe. And for the most part, they're cheap. This odd little grape hails from the northwestern Peloponnese where it is known locally as Mavro Kalavrytino. This is the type of red wine that improves with just a mild chill and is a perfect accompaniment to baked fish with red sauce, pastas, and light meats. It drinks like a hypothetical cross between a Loire Cabernet Franc and a Nebbiolo-based Langhe Rosso. It's a perfect mid-week or Sunday red. And every bottle purchased is like a stimulus package for the Greek economy. Let's do our part to help our favorite vacation destination!" - Kaj Stromer
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Greece
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Organically farmed. White yellow color. Rich in fruity aromas with a delicate palate. Bright and guzzlable, this inexpensive white is pretty, with lots of apple and bergamot.
Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 89 points by Wine Enthusiast: "Made from the rose-colored, elegant Roditis, this wine offers a polished, floral nose rich in white flowers, pineapple and citrus, and a clean, mineral-driven character laced with floral, delciate notes. A unique and subtle white that will pair well with lighter fare and grilled seafood."
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WA 89
Greece
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89 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Agiorgitiko was aged for 8 months in French oak (2nd and 3rd pass only). This is a bit compact, quite elegant in the mid-palate, but it is pure, velvety and lovely, with a notable backbone. There is a little oak, but that should integrate. It won’t immediately be a 'wow' wine, but I predict it will grow on you as it grew on me. It was better after an hour or so. Fragrant, crisp and intensely flavorful, this Agiorgitiko has some nods to Burgundy, given its graceful presentation, aromatics and structure. It finishes well and should be a crowd pleaser, making everyone from novices to geeks happy. It is a good follow up to the ‘07, perhaps a bit steelier. Note: This is an appellation Nemea wine; Greek custom is normally to just call an appellation Agiorgitiko simply 'Nemea,' but since the label clearly indicates Agiorgitiko and calling it Nemea merely duplicates our appellation field in the subject headline, I’ve retained the Agiorgitiko name here. Drink now-2018. (Jun 2012)"
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Greece
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The finest Moschofilero wines come from the region of Mantinia in Greece, at an altitude of over 2,000 feet. Moschofilero grapes have a pink colored skin and therefore produce a wine that can have a slight pink/gris color. Its crisp character and beautiful floral aroma of roses and violets with hints of spices can be enjoyed as an aperitif but the wine shines with food due to its rich, complex flavors and refreshing acidity. Complex, intense aromas of tropical fruits, figs and citrus. There is a dry, floral minerality that frames this complex nose. Lots of citurs fruit on the mid-palate leading to a clean, crisp, minerally finish.
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Greece
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Young farmer and oenologist, Christos Zafeirakis, obtained valuable work experience in Northern Italy, before returning to Greece to produce his own wine. The thick-skinned Limniona variety has a remarkable resistance to oxidization, so it is suited to long-term ageing. The grapes were initially fermented in a large wooden vat and then aged in second and third fill French oak barriques. Vivid medium-dark color. Blossoms into a fruited spice and a hint of herbs. Creamy, classy and lacey, and despite a hot vintage, presents refreshing acidity.
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Greece
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This wine is sprightly but mineral with good herbaceousness on the nose and an oily palate that’s balanced out with firm acidity. Variety: Malagousia.
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