Kir-Yianni Estate

Yianakohori Naoussa Xinomavro Merlot Blend

8.814 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece
Xinomavro, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.4

One of the most approachable Xinomavros I've tasted (might be the merlot, probably not the jetlag), this wine has an abundance of fruit sailing above its tannins and balancing out the acidity. Cherries and plums at its center, long, rustic at heart but urbane on the outside, with a sophisticated, lingering (but not at all cloying) finish. Is this the template of a Xinomavro wine that could find acceptance in the U.S. Market? Maybe so... #win. #greece #naoussa

One of the most approachable Xinomavros I've tasted (might be the merlot, probably not the jetlag), this wine has an abundance of fruit sailing above its tannins and balancing out the acidity. Cherries and plums at its center, long, rustic at heart but urbane on the outside, with a sophisticated, lingering (but not at all cloying) finish. Is this the template of a Xinomavro wine that could find acceptance in the U.S. Market? Maybe so... #win. #greece #naoussa

Dec 10th, 2015
Jeff S
9.0

Had this amazing Merlot at the Venetian Well in Corfu. Amazing cherry notes and very dry! Smooth wine with a slight hint of spice! Amazing 5 star meal!

Had this amazing Merlot at the Venetian Well in Corfu. Amazing cherry notes and very dry! Smooth wine with a slight hint of spice! Amazing 5 star meal!

Aug 27th, 2016
Sarah Bignami

A gift. For me a bit too round and sugary. Some oak influence. Overall, not my cup of coffee.

A gift. For me a bit too round and sugary. Some oak influence. Overall, not my cup of coffee.

Sep 29th, 2015
Jason Ray

Great merlot! Very dry at first, but excellent finish with lots of flavor.

Great merlot! Very dry at first, but excellent finish with lots of flavor.

Jul 21st, 2015
Rx Wine Lab

Xinomavro is the staple grape of Naoussa along the Macedonian border but Kir-Yianni took things a step further in the 90s and began blending it with merlot. The fierce xinomavro is balanced by the plusher merlot for a wine dried and unsweetened cherries, savory spice and freshly turned topsoil

Xinomavro is the staple grape of Naoussa along the Macedonian border but Kir-Yianni took things a step further in the 90s and began blending it with merlot. The fierce xinomavro is balanced by the plusher merlot for a wine dried and unsweetened cherries, savory spice and freshly turned topsoil

Apr 24th, 2015
Paul Koschnitzke

Wine club

Wine club

Oct 11th, 2014
Bujar Yuri Tukuli

Bujar had this 10 years ago

Bujar had this 10 years ago

May 8th, 2015
Mimi McLaughlin

Mimi had this 11 years ago

Mimi had this 11 years ago

Feb 19th, 2014
Graham Newhall

Graham had this 9 years ago

Graham had this 9 years ago

Apr 3rd, 2016
Wade Abadie

Wade had this 9 years ago

Wade had this 9 years ago

Dec 20th, 2015