2/2 Greeks, Santorini & others, check. Rieslings, dry & off-dry, check. Portuguese whites, incl. Vinhos Verdes, check. Cider, check. (Don't worry, I have more categories, but not everything fits into one photo.) And why isn't there a white wine glass icon?Making do.🥂 #wine #winesofgreece #portugal

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Well, Summer is not here yet, but I hear it's coming and this week in the mid-Atlantic region it's going to be hitting 80F (27c) on consecutive days.🤗

(You people sweltering in other parts of the country, don't AT me. For my region, that's a pretty good number for this time of year.)

Doing a little digging, getting some things ready, chilling them down. I mean, summer does have to be planned carefully. It's just a start, to be sure.

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Wines of Greece tastings mark record exports

Home News By James Bayley Published:  22 August, 2023 Following the success of the June tastings in London and Edinburgh, Wines of Greece is back with a series of ‘Highlight Tastings’ in Man…
#wine #GreekWine #MediterraneanWine #Agiorgitiko #Assyrtiko #exports #Greekwine #Liatiko #Malagousia #Mavrodaphne #Roditis #savatiano #UKmarket #Wine #WinesofGreece #Xinomavro
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2172725/wines-of-greece-tastings-mark-record-exports/

2/2 It's a good price point in Alpha's red lineup, a friendly style with some distinction. No rush, but this is a great time to dive in. alpha-estate.com/product/xino... for specifics and this stock bottle image #wine #greece #xinomavro #winesofgreece @alpha_estate

Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single ...
Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single Vineyard "Hedgehog" - Alpha

Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon

Alpha

2012 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard from Alpha Estate in Northern Greece.

Reasonably priced, in the $20s, it still has aged beautifully, because it is Xinomavro. 😊 In perfect shape, it's ripe with good acidity, a juicy finish and a hint of funk. It's a good price point in Alpha's red lineup, a friendly style with some distinction. No rush, but this is a great time to dive in.

https://alpha-estate.com/product/xinomavro-sv/
for specifics

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Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single Vineyard "Hedgehog" - Alpha

Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon

Alpha
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Deep, powerful and still laced with red fruits, this is lively, if relatively mature in fruit profile. The tannic pop is a bit surprising, but this is doing well. I probably liked the elegant '08 better. This 07 is a bit denser, but it does evolve and get better with air. 14%, mid-$30s. #wine @ktimabibliachora #agiorgitiko #winesofgreece
Nice surprise. 2007 Avantis "Collection" Syrah (new vintages around $70) from Central Greece. This has pulled in tannins and wood, although it is a bit creamy, perhaps to a fault. There's a hint of game, but its maturity is a plus as it has pulled everything together while it acquired complexity. It shows some tertiary nuances, gentled but still with life. It tastes great. It can still hold, maybe better than anticipated, but it's probably a better idea to pop this soon. 14% #wine #winesofgreece

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But it integrates that well with air and drank great. It's the better wine, but not by as much as I expected and the Areti overachieved. This can still age, but it is great now. Under $25 on release.

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Have I ever mentioned how much I love this grape? From a favorite producer, it sports a fresh feel, fine aromatics and flavor. This unoaked dry white is not as flamboyant as some can be, but it is balanced, crisp and elegant. It still has big flavor and nice aromatics, but this year emphasizes structure. It seems to be holding nicely (I usually want to drink these in 3 or 4 years; this will do better). For about $20, it is a perfect summer white. #wine #winesofgreece @alpha_estate