Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Young Vines Xinomavro 2022

9.0

Super nice nose ! Very fruity with blackberry, raspberry, a bit of tar, a bit of bread yeast, a bit of pine sap. I could have called nebiollo on the nose. The palate is juicy and fruity with nice raspberry and blackberry notes, some width, some matter on the side, some dusty tannins that leave a drying layer over a nice amd fruity finish with a tiny, nice bitter note that adds a nice level of complexity to an otherwise youthful and playful wine. Good stuff ! — 2 hours ago

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Bodega Catena Zapata

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Michele La

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Will definitely buy this bottle again. — a month ago

St. Francis Winery

Sonoma County "Old Vines" Zinfandel

Maggie Barnard

9.5

earthy deep flavors — 2 months ago

Bodegas Ateca

Atteca Armas Calatayud Old Vines Garnacha

ESF

9.3

Sleeper! Can’t recall what I paid for this, but it was stunning: immediately showed gorgeous notes of all manner of red fruit & cassis, strong vein of minerality along with sweet schisty soil, loam, clay, spice, white pepper a ton of other notes. Reminded of CDP and Gigondas. Such purity, beautiful old vine material handled well - oak accented/enhanced - all polish & a fine cut. Captivating complexity as it unwound over the course of a couple of hours. Dead sexy — 14 days ago

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