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Estate Constantin Gofas 2006 Red (Nemea)

Editors' Choice

Price $18

This refined red offers aromas of anise, cigarbox and cinnamon, followed by flavors of cocoa, dried berries and spice. Smooth, balanced and sultry, the wine offers a silky texture while at the same time maintaining its firm backbone. Luxurious and unique. — S.K. (3/1/2011)

Nasiakos 2007 Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

Price $20

This wine knows exactly what it wants to be: fresh, fruity and easy to love. With its red cherry, black pepper and cedary spice aromas and flavors, it’s a balanced, approachable red with style. It has backbone but also a soft touch. A fun and modern expression of the variety. — S.K. (9/1/2011)

Nemeion Estate 2004 Hgemon Grande Réserve Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

Price $65

Succulent raisins, red berries and spice lead this enticing red from Greece. Fine tannins, an elegant, soft mouthfeel, and layers of dark fruit, cedar and cocoa add to the appeal. A lovely wine with a poised character. — S.K. (4/1/2010)

Palivou 2003 Ammos Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

Price $35

A single vineyard wine with plenty of oak nuances, this shows darker flavors than other Agiorgitikos: Blueberry mixes with the telltale cherry, while vanilla caresses the whole. Strong tannins envelop a medium-bodied wine with good acidity, while the nose offers supple blackberry and blueberry fruit, vanilla and some meaty notes. — M.D. (12/15/2006)

Estate Constantin Gofas 2008 Mythic River Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

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Price $12

Cinnamon, spice, leather and forest fruit leads the nose of this balanced, elegant red. Tobacco and spice are wound together with a clean minerality and crisp acid. Versatile and friendly. — S.K. (3/1/2011)

Palivou 2005 Red (Nemea)

Price $25

This is a classic example of a good Greek red: fruit-forward cherry aromas with a touch of cedar and spice lead into an alluring combination of cinnamon spice and berry on the palate. Fresh but balanced, the wine will pair well with beef and game. Its tannic structure and length also offer ageability. — S.K. (12/15/2008)

My Big Fat Greek Wine 2008 Private Label Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

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This intriguing red starts with blackberry, cedar and earthy forest floor aromas, leading into flavors of cola, forest fruit, cedar and spice. Linear, clean and elegant, the wine is food friendly and can age. A stylish choice for myriad palates. — S.K. (3/1/2011)

Gaia Wines 2005 Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

Price $45

This red starts with black fruits and pepper aromas, followed by waves of black cherry, cocoa, pepper and red berry. Rich and mellow, it’s a classy sip that will pair well with duck, roasted meats. — S.K. (4/1/2010)

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