Protopapas
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Protopapas 2004 Syrah
- $17
An alluring nose of smoked meat, berry and spice leads on this full-bodied Syrah from Greece. On the palate, unfolding layers of smoked sausage, cherry and spice give the wine character, but it’s still an easy-drinking red.
— S.K.
(8/1/2009)
Protopapas 2008 Chardonnay
- $17
This elegant Chardonnay distinguishes itself with aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit, followed by a medium-bodied profile of white fruit, minerals and flowers. Balanced and with a clean, dry character, it’s a wine to pair with everything from seafood to richer poultry and pork dishes.
— S.K.
(12/1/2009)
Protopapas 2004 Merlot (Pageon)
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- $17
Pepper, violet, rhubarb and plum aromas give this Merlot assertive character. On the plate, the wine has equal attitude, delivering flavors of dried red fruit, tobacco, cigarbox and leather. Spicy but balanced by a good minerality, the wine will pair well with salty, hard cheeses and grilled lamb. A fun find.
— S.K.
(3/1/2011)
Protopapas 2010 Chardonnay (Pageon)
- $17
Aromas of pineapple, orange and lemon lead this fruity and fun Chardonnay from Greece. Balanced fresh fruit flavors are lifted by a good acidity and spice. Easy to love and offering an international style, this is a white wine for the weekday as well as weekend.
— S.K.
(3/1/2012)
Protopapas 2008 Agioritikos White Agiorgitiko (Mount Athos)
- $18
A spicy, lively nose starts this elegant Greek white. Citrus, apple and some spice flavors on the palate are unfolding but fun. A spicy, clean finish adds to the food-friendly character. Pair with grilled seafood, poultry.
— S.K.
(12/1/2009)
Protopapas 2008 Traminer (Pageon)
- $18
This slightly sweet white starts with a lush nose of flowers, orange marmalade and spice, followed by floral flavors edged with spice and minerals. Not overly complex, but paired with grilled fish or squid, a unique and tasty sip.
— S.K.
(12/1/2009)
Protopapas 2007 Syrah (Pageon)
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- $17
Smoke, cherry and blackberry aromas start this spicy, exotic Syrah. Jerk chicken and dry rubbing spice are the lead notes on the palate—think spicy, spiky and vibrant. The wine could use more fruit to round out the edges, but overall, it’s a good everyday sip.
— S.K.
(3/1/2012)
Protopapas 2007 Traminer
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- $17
The alluring perfume of Traminer leads on this pretty wine, whose subtle and refreshing lemon/citrus flavors are delivered with a touch of flowers. Though a bit lean, the wine has a nice fruit profile and will pair well with spicy cuisine such as Indian or Thai.
— S.K.
(8/1/2009)
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