The difficult Xinomavro grape is wrangled well by talented winemaker Hatzis, though the wine feels slightly discordant. Aromas and flavors of olive, pepper, spice and tart berry offer intriguing layers, and the finish has sweet spice.
— S.K.
(8/1/2008)
This Xinomavro, with its compelling nose of coffee, cinnamon spice and olive, has a rough character that both distinguishes it (showing its Greek blood) and makes it tough to embrace. Tannic and slightly tart, with an underlay of spice, the wine wants more balance and less barb.
— S.K.
(8/1/2008)