86
points
Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2003 Amethystos White (Vin de Pays de Macédoine)
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$14
This open and welcoming blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Assyrtiko starts off with pear and apple scents that glide easily into plump stone-fruit flavors. A bit of white-peppery spice kicks it up a notch on the finish.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
85
points
Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2002 Oenodea White (Vin de Pays de Macédoine)
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$10
Starts off straightforward enough, with scents of green apple, pear and citrus. Flavors are harder to describe, echoing the aromas but adding a note of vegetable oil. Medium-weight, and finishes with tart, lemon-lime flavors.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
85
points
Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2002 Amethystos Red (Vin de Pays de Macédoine)
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$19
With its delicate red-fruit flavors that seem to morph between cherry, raspberry and strawberry, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Limnio actually seems Pinot-esque. Vanilla and dried spices show on the nose, and firm tannins surface on the finish.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)
84
points
A. Babatzim 2002 Domaine Anestis Babatzimopoulos Malvasia Bianca (Vin de Pays de Macédoine)
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$22
If you know Italian Malvasia, you know what to expect from this version—bland melon and pear flavors. What you might not expect is for the wine to be slightly off-dry and to finish with a perky tang, making it a candidate to pair with Asian dishes.
— J.C.
(9/2/2004)