All Xinomavro from Naoussa. It needed age, shows great now. It still opens tight, a little old school, with acidity and grip. It needs 30-40 minutes of air to evolve, open and become more harmonious. At that point, it's earthy, complex, crisp and wonderfully fresh, a beautifully balanced red with finesse. Loads of time left!
14% alc. New vintages are $30-ish, which makes this sophisticated, ageworthy and familiar red from a noted producer in N. Greece a nice deal.
Hedgehog Vineyard isn't Alpha's top-of-the-line Xinomavro, but it's a great value point. Holding perfectly, it's classic--muscular but with superb mid-palate finesse and acidity that makes it seem very elegant and fresh.
The crisp, juicy finish is bursting with good fruit, so it has flavor to go with its classy demeanor.
No rush diving in. Mid-$20s, 13%.
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@winedrinker As in many regions, there is an old-school, new-wave debate. Classic Xino tends to be a bit tannic and in need of cellaring. But there are places making more accessible versions. Alpha Estate's, for instance, I love, and is rather accessible. Foundi is old school and I love that too.
Where do you draw the line? I dunno. There is no one answer. I taste the wine. Will it age? Balance? Does it work or not?
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