Aaron Tan

9.5

Socmed has frankly made it rare for a wine to truly surprise me, but the 18’ Vrana Petra did just that. A completely unfamiliar label (and variety), it was a revelation. Strikingly mineral and brimming with energy. Aromas of red fruits, a touch of herbal smoke, black tea, dried florals, and a beautiful clementine note. It’s dense yet graceful; with plush textures, juicy acidity, and an underlying saltiness permeating the entire palate. Easily my top discovery this year. — 2 months ago

Ryan Colthorp

9.0

This was super complex. It grew on me as it breathed. 45% Assyrtiko, 35% Malagouzia, 15% Vidiano and 5% Aidani. Mangos. Hints of vanilla. Enjoyed at Koufadakis in Halkidiki. — 5 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This glass was poured from Coravin. A fun, predominantly red fruited Xinomavro that has an interesting sweet corn sort of thing going on. Red fruits and leather. Structure is firm but well managed and not punishing. Balanced. A few years of age and Coravin may have played a role in development. — a year ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.1

Read about this bottle on Noble Rot and it is indeed great despite its reasonable price.

Think of a more delicate, drier, and a bit raspberry-floral Nebbiolo. — 3 months ago

with Gillian

Byron Hewett

9.1

Quite good. Went great with Grilled Lamb Chops. — 3 months ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

This is so Pinot Noir with Tannins. We have had before we will have again — 6 months ago

with TwiLea

Byron Hewett

9.2

This was an excellent rose. Not as sweet and fruity as many are. This was more dry, herbal and savory. — 3 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

This was delightful. Lovely herbal, savory red fruits. Medium body. Enjoyed on Naxos in the Cyclades, Greece. — 3 months ago

Peter Coulthard

9.2

TSWC. Delightful white wine that doesn’t mind warming up a bit — 5 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service. The 2018 Thymiopoulos Vineyards “Kayafas” is one of their single-vineyard expressions of Xinomavro. The fruit is sourced from their lowest altitude vineyard, sees extended maceration (40 days); partially whole cluster. It pours a beautiful deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with very light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is very pretty with notes of strawberries, tart cherries, plums, dried green herbs, stony earth minerals and some subtle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. The notes from the nose are confirmed. Alcohol is medium. The finish is long. While certainly unique, it has one foot in Burgundy and one foot in Piemonte. A marvelous pairing with seared duck breast with beetroot risotto.
— a year ago