Cost: $19.95 Grape Variety: Xinomavro Category: Red wine
Location Bought: LCBO Vintages
Country: Greece
Region: Naoussa
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Thymiopoulos
Alcohol: 14% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Medium light ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose.
A smooth wine with good quality & the nose is to die for
Positives: This complex wine features pine, roses, blackberry, Bing cherry, raspberry, Star anise, Allspice, cinnamon & turn tamarind. Medium+ body and tannins, with good acidity, a long length and the alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: The name ‘Earth and Sky’ appears on the label in Greek, German, French, Japanese, English, and what appears to be a pictograph.
Drink now or in the next 3 years and pair it with Ruth Chris steak.
Tasted: 26 April 2014
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9.5/10, Total: 19/20
Top Pick, Best Buy
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
LCBO: 360750