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Wine has been an important part of Greek culture for over 4000 years. However many people associate Greek wines with the high volume, low quality wines of old. In recent years, the Greek wine industry has undergone tremendous improvements with serious investments in modern wine making technology and a revitalized commitment to quality. The new generation of native winemakers have been trained in the best wine schools around the world and their efforts are paying off. Greek wines are receiving numerous international awards, high marks from the trade press and are now being discovered by forward thinking wine buyers across the country.
Greece
The Next New Region… Greece!Wine has been an important part of Greek culture for over 4000 years. However many people associate Greek wines with the high volume, low quality wines of old. In recent years, the Greek wine industry has undergone tremendous improvements with serious investments in modern wine making technology and a revitalized commitment to quality. The new generation of native winemakers have been trained in the best wine schools around the world and their efforts are paying off. Greek wines are receiving numerous international awards, high marks from the trade press and are now being discovered by forward thinking wine buyers across the country.
| Argyros Estate - Santorini | |||
| 35202 | 2003 | Atlantis - Red Wild cherry flavors are well extracted. The wine combines leathery tannins along with super ripe fruit and hints of fennel. (Varietals: Mandeleria & Mavrotragano) |
14.99 |
| 32791 | 2004 | Atlantis - White This wine has an aromatic and citrus nose. It is elegant with good structure and acidity with an earthy, mineral finish. (Varietals: Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani) |
13.99 |
| Biblia Chora - Macedonia | |||
| 32375 | 2002 | Biblia Chora The deep purple color gives an early hint of this wine’s beauty - ripe red fruits, caramel, cedar & chocolate with a touch of spice in the finish. (Varietals: Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon) |
19.99 |
| 35725 | 2005 | Sauvignon Blanc, Assyritko Notice the Sauvignon Blanc immediately in the nose…this wine has powerful aromas of tropical fruits, peach and citrus rind. It is well balanced with a palate cleansing acidity and lingering floral/white pepper finish. Perfect with oysters and shellfish. (Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc/Assyrtiko) |
15.99 |
| 35841 | 2004 | Areti (100% Assyritko) Areti White has vibrant acidity with lush aromas of exotic summer fruit. Taste the essence of herbs – basil, thyme, and anise. The wine gives you weightiness in the mouth with a long precise finish. (Varietal: Assyrtiko) |
19.99 |
| Gerovasiliou - Macedonia | |||
| 35758 | 2005 | Gerovasiliou - Malagousia Bright blond with greenish glints this wine has an expressive aroma of exotic fruits together with white peach, melon, jasmine & herbs. The wine then lingers on the palate delivering a multitude of flavors & a rich smooth finish. (Varietal: 100% Malagousia) |
17.99 |
| 31420 | 2002 | Gerovasiliou - Syrah A complex bouquet of ripe dark fruit with hints of cedar, tobacco & earth. In the mouth it ‘s lean and full of depth combining dark berries, cassis and flavors of cigar & meat stock. |
23.99 |
| 34668 | 2002 | Gerovassiliou - Avaton A wine that has complex and concentrated aromas, metallic qualities, and inky weight. Dark berries and spice in the nose give the expectation that Avaton is a massive wine, but in the mouth it has a silky elegance with tannins that compliment the wine by adding texture. (Varietals: Mavroudi, Limnio, Mavrotragano ) |
45.99 |
| Kir-Yianni Estate - Macedonia | |||
| 33564 | 2004 | Kir-Yianni - Akakies Rose Akakies is an austere, yet sensual wine with rich taste and refreshing acidity. Its nose is full of fresh strawberry and lemon trees in bloom. A truly unique rose! (Varietal: Xinomavro) |
11.99 |
| 32398 | 2003 | Kir-Yianni - Paranga Cinnamon and carnation mingle with herbaceous green pepper aromas producing a full-bodied, solid and emerging wine. (Varietals: Xinomavro & Agiorghitiko) |
16.99 |
| 32790 | 2000 | Kir-Yianni - Ramnista The rich, light ruby color distinguishes Ramnista. Complex aromas of plums, raspberries, leather and oak blend harmoniously with some earthy, mineral notes. It is a concentrated and spicy wine with a taste of black pepper. Ramnista is a wine that requires aging to allow the tannins to soften and the secondary aromas to develop. (Varietal: Xinomavro) |
19.99 |
| 31421 | 2004 | Kir-Yianni - Samaropetra A refreshing and delightful blend of indigenous and old world grapes produce aromas of exotic and white-skin fruits with a long aftertaste of rosewater and wild flowers.(Varietals: Roditis, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer) |
14.99 |
| Ktima Voyatzis - Macedonia | |||
| 35204 | 2003 | Kitmn Voyatzis - Red An intense yet elegant wine with an unbeatable combination of ripe fruit, old vine character, solid body and impressive aromas of spice from the east and smoked meats. Good tannins, which will soften over time, are accompanied by velvety texture and cocoa - making this a fantastic red wine. (Xinomavro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Moschomavro) |
23.99 |
| Lafanzanis | |||
| 33566 | 2005 | Lafanzanis - White The 2004 Lafazanis White has an aromatic and citrus nose. It is elegant with good structure, acidity and a floral finish. Perfect for summer quaffing.(Varietals: Roditis & Moschoudi) |
9.99 |
| 34263 | 2004 | Lafazanis - Red Ripe, jammy berry aromas in the nose with a soft finish make this a fun, fresh wine. It is fermented in steel tanks thus allowing it to be more fruit forward and giving it a clean finish. It can be served slightly chilled and enjoyed with tomato based dishes from Greece and around the world. (Varietal: Agiorghitiko (St. George)) |
10.99 |
| Mercouri - Peloponnese | |||
| 31422 | 2005 | Mercouri - Foloi Foloi is a young fresh wine with herbal and citrus undertones. It is well balanced with subtle and elegant characteristics. The wine has aromas of fresh greens, thyme and lemon flowers. (Varietal: Roditis) |
13.99 |
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