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Union de Cooperatives Vinicoles de Samos 1999 Nectar Vin de Paille Muscat (Samos)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Brown sugar, honey, caramelized nuts—what comforting, warming scents waft from the glass. It’s plump but not overly sweet, more nutty and honeyed, with citrusy notes that give it a sense of structure. Made from sun-dried Muscat grapes, then aged in oak for three years.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
Creta Olympias NV Muscat (Samos)
- Editors' Choice
- $17
A lovely golden color invites with this rich dessert wine from Samos. Lemon, honey, spice and flower aromas lead into smooth, balanced flavors of cinnamon, orange and honey, finishing off with a spicy spin. Acidity keeps the wine from being too heavy. A delicious solo sip, but pair with cheeses and desserts for added appeal.
— S.K.
(12/1/2009)
Samos 2000 Grand Cru Vin Doux Naturel White (Samos)
- Best Buy
- $10
A seductive nose of nectarine, quince and apricots. The mouthfeel is balanced, with high acidity and dried figs and plums.
(11/15/2002)
Kourtaki NV Sweet White Wine Muscat (Samos)
- $14
Citrus, apricot and nutty spice on the nose leads to an elegant balance of sweet and spicy fruit on the palate. A poised Muscat that will pair well with cheese, nuts, spicy cuisine.
— S.K.
(3/1/2012)
Boutari NV Muscat (Samos)
- $14
With only one winery on the island of Samos, the quality of this bottling depends on the Boutari company’s selection of lots. This orangey, honeyed bottling was one of the best basic Muscats of Samos we tried, balancing sugar, acid and alcohol very well.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
Samos 2005 Grand Cru Muscat (Samos)
- $17
This silky sip offers exotic fruit and citrus on the nose, with layers of orange zest, fig, dates, honey, citrus and spice on the palate. Rich but balanced, with a spicy spin.
— S.K.
(4/1/2010)
Samos 1999 Anthemís Muscat (Samos)
- $20
This vin doux naturel was fortified with grape brandy early during fermentation, yielding a lush dessert wine redolent of honey, orange marmalade and lemon. Rich but spicy, the wine pairs well with creamy cheeses, fruit and nuts.
— S.K.
(4/1/2010)
Kourtaki NV Muscat (Samos)
- Best Buy
- $11
An appetizing dessert wine with a nose of lemon poppyseed cake, orange rind and honey. On the palate, honeyed citrus pours over the tongue in a viscous wave. Sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and crisp lemon and orange flavors keeps the wine from being cloying. A friendly, balanced treat at a reasonable price.
— S.K.
(12/15/2008)
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