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Tsantali 2001 Organics Cabernet Sauvignon (Halkidiki)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
As with the previous year’s bottling, this wine is shut down with tannins and toasty oak. Dark and polished, with flavors of black fruits, coffee and spice trying to emerge, the wine’s nose gives it away as an ager, offering damp earth, later transforming to coffee, spice and rich, dark fruit. Throw a case in your cellar until 2008, then try a bottle a year after that.
— M.D.
(12/15/2006)
Tsantali 2005 Rapsani Reserve Red (Halkidiki)
- $19
The Rapsani Reserve starts with aromas of bitter cocoa, leather and tobacco, leading into savory sips of plum, chocolate, pepper and cinnamon. Intense and assertive, this wine will offer more generous black fruit as it ages. A serious wine that pairs with robust meat dishes.
— S.K.
(3/1/2011)
Tsantali 2006 Rapsani Red (Halkidiki)
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- $15
The nose of this iconic red from Tsantali exhibits black currant, violet and pepper aromas, followed by cheerful but elegant flavors of red and black berries, spice and a lively acidity. Food-friendly with lots of character, the wine will pair well with red meat, heartier fare.
— S.K.
(8/1/2010)
Porto Carras 2008 Malagauzia (Halkidiki)
- $22
This exotic white starts with aromas of white flowers, lemon and mint, followed by fuller-bodied flavors of peach, apricot and flowers. Balanced with a viscous mouthfeel. The wine is well-suited for robust dishes—think lobster—but also adds depth to simple grilled fish.
— S.K.
(3/1/2011)
Tsantali 1998 Cava Tsantalis Red (Halkidiki)
- Best Buy
- $15
Kava is a Greek classification that may be applied to red wines that have aged at least one year in barrel and two additional years prior to release—that’s the derivation of this wine’s name. As you might expect, this is a mature wine, with leather, tobacco and earth nuances wrapped around a core of dried fruit and molasses. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and…
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
Tsantali 2000 Organics Cabernet Sauvignon (Halkidiki)
- $24
Right now this vibrant, dark purple wine is closed up and dominated by toasty new oak—vanilla and cedar notes take the lead. But the wine appears to have the structure to support this ambitious oak treatment, the fruit just needs some time to re-emerge. Try in 2008.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
Tsantali 2003 Agiortiko Abaton Red (Halkidiki)
- $30
This is an exuberant but elegant Agiorgitiko, with its big berry nose and pretty, rounded fruit flavors. It’s mild overall, making it suitable for pairing with diverse dishes, but has a solid structure and spice that gives it extra character. A balanced but distinctive red.
— S.K.
(8/1/2008)
Tsantali 2006 Ambelonas at Agios Pavlos White (Halkidiki)
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- $13
The bone-dry, earthy minerality of Assyrtiko blends well with the crisp, fresh fruit flavors of Sauvignon Blanc in this white blend. Clean, simple flavors of citrus, spice and slate give the wine a quaffable, food-friendly edge.
— S.K.
(8/1/2008)
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