Alpha Estate
Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro
Amyndeon, Macedonia, Greece
Tight red berries, dried herbs, graphite, and dry earth. Not the typical baby Nebbiolo this time.
Tight red berries, dried herbs, graphite, and dry earth. Not the typical baby Nebbiolo this time.
Jun 29th, 2023
Waiting for it to open up a bit, first impression was like a Grenache that needed a little more tannin and acid.
Waiting for it to open up a bit, first impression was like a Grenache that needed a little more tannin and acid.
Apr 8th, 2023
Deep red/purple color. Aromas of red berries/cherries, pomegranate, leather, purple flowers and cloves. More blackberry fruit on the pallet with hints of tomato, black pepper and vanilla. Bright, juicy and crunchy. Tannins are nicely balanced with the refreshing acidity. Love this varietal! Thank you Bob and Jess!
Deep red/purple color. Aromas of red berries/cherries, pomegranate, leather, purple flowers and cloves. More blackberry fruit on the pallet with hints of tomato, black pepper and vanilla. Bright, juicy and crunchy. Tannins are nicely balanced with the refreshing acidity. Love this varietal! Thank you Bob and Jess!
Mar 10th, 2023
One of the best Greek wines I’ve tried. Very balanced and round with some complexity. Great qpr and single vineyard to top it off. Can’t wait to try it again.
One of the best Greek wines I’ve tried. Very balanced and round with some complexity. Great qpr and single vineyard to top it off. Can’t wait to try it again.
Feb 4th, 2023
Thin to start, tannic in the finish.
Thin to start, tannic in the finish.
Oct 29th, 2022
It had been awhile since I'd last had a single-varietal Xinomavro, but this one seemed lighter in color and body than I was expecting. This was a very pleasant surprise, however. Bright red fruit flavors of cranberry and strawberry, in addition to cherry cola and some spice. Will definitely have this one again! 100% Xinomavro. 6/1/23.
It had been awhile since I'd last had a single-varietal Xinomavro, but this one seemed lighter in color and body than I was expecting. This was a very pleasant surprise, however. Bright red fruit flavors of cranberry and strawberry, in addition to cherry cola and some spice. Will definitely have this one again! 100% Xinomavro. 6/1/23.
Sep 30th, 2022Loved this wine and had it against another xenomavro. #winenerdalert Ruby red color. Similar to an American zin or Argentinian Malbec. Tons of fruit. Like drinking a blueberry/rhubarb/raspberry pie. Medium body. Would love to have again.
Loved this wine and had it against another xenomavro. #winenerdalert Ruby red color. Similar to an American zin or Argentinian Malbec. Tons of fruit. Like drinking a blueberry/rhubarb/raspberry pie. Medium body. Would love to have again.
Aug 22nd, 2022