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Sabanis Wines Company
Address:
Ritsona, 34100 Ritsona Avlidos
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Phone / Fax:
+30 22210 34898 / +30 22210 34865
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Butler:
Dimitris Gouravas
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2006, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Syrah, Dry, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Preserved berries on the nose, vegetal notes, hint of bacon, herbaceous notes, some licorice and chocolate. Overripe and dried berries on the palate, jammy, cooked notes, dried herbs, some slightly fleshy components, full-bodied but not clumsy, integrated cedary tannins, slightly dusty and astringent on a good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13.2%, # SWC164484
84
(2008-07-24)
(2008-07-24)
2004, Nemea OPAP / Νεμέα, Agiorgitiko, Dry
Red wine, Peloponnese / Πελοπóννησος, Sabanis Wines Company
Red wine, Peloponnese / Πελοπóννησος, Sabanis Wines Company
Red berries and cherries on the nose, vegetal notes, light lactic and volatile notes, some old oak. Slightly diffuse on the palate, not clumsy, fairly soft, preserved and elegantly tart red berry fruit, delicate vegetal notes, moderate, integrated tannins, approachable and pleasant to drink, attractive finish.
0.75 Liter, 12%, # SWC-L33107
82
(2008-07-24)
(2008-07-24)
2006, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Cassis and red currants on the nose, plums, bell peppery and herbaceous notes, some cedary wood. Still rather closed on the palate, prominent oak, but not overpowering, moderate redcurrant-cassis fruit, herbaceous and vegetal notes, not particularly complex or deep, but straightforward, and typical of the variety, integrated tannins, still needs some time to mature, attractive to good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13.6%, # SWC164496
85+
(2008-07-24)
(2008-07-24)
2006, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Merlot, Dry, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Berries and bell peppers on the nose, slightly medicinal with some light volatile and lactic notes. Some more berries and bell peppers on the palate, herbaceous and light earthy notes, still quite youthful, integrated, slightly astringent tannins, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13.3%, # SWC164498
83+
(2008-07-24)
(2008-07-24)
2003, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Dry, Paleomenos / Παλαιομενος, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Overripe and dried berries on the nose, herbaceous notes, very light cedary and nutty notes. Dried dark berry fruit on the palate, dried red fruit and forest berries, quite prominent herbaceous notes, some old oak, medium body, cedary tannins, very astringent on the finish with prominent oak.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # SWC-L30607
83
(2008-07-24)
(2008-07-24)
2005, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Agiorgitiko-Syrah, Dry, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Red wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Plummy nose with some cranberries, roasted and cedary notes, earthy. Undergrowth on the palate, slightly medicinal herbs and spices, peppery notes, fleshy sour cherries and cranberry fruit, fairly prominent cedary and astringent tannins, spicy on a good finish.
0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # SWC164486
85
(2008-07-23)
(2008-07-23)
2007, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Chardonnay, Dry, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
White wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Citrus and yellow fruit on the nose, caramel and light buttery notes, light nutty notes, oak. Well integrated oak on the palate, touch of caramel, very slightly tart but lively yellow fruit with melony notes, delicate herbaceous traces in the background, uncomplicated style, light tannic touch on an acceptable to attractive finish.
0.75 Liter, 14%, # SWC164482
81
(2008-07-02)
(2008-07-02)
1999, Moschato Alexandrias, Sweet, to about 25.00 €
White wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Sabanis Wines Company
White wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Sabanis Wines Company
Raisins and dried Mediterranaean fruit on the nose, elegant and spicy, herbaceous notes and thyme honey. Creamy and fairly lively on the palate, soft complex fruit, dried Mediterranean fruit, oranges marinated in honey, raisins, muscat flowers and herbs, moderate unobtrusive acidity provides some backbone, charming and shows its origins, mature and at the same time ageless, good long finish.
0.75 Liter, 14%, # SWC-L0907
87
(2008-07-02)
(2008-07-02)
2007, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Malagousia, Dry, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
White wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Dried yellow fruit on the nose, light roasted nutty notes, light herbaceous notes. Quite soft on the palate, uncomplicated style, gentle fruit, preserved ripe apples and some dried Mediterranean fruit, not a lot of substance or persistence, moderate, integrated acidity, delicate bitter note on an acceptable to attractive finish. Good partner with food.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # SWC164492
81
(2008-07-02)
(2008-07-02)
2007, Topikos Oinos Stereas Ellados / Τοπικός Οίνος Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Sauvignon Blanc, Dry
White wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
White wine, Central Greece / Κεντρικη Ελλαδα, Sabanis Wines Company
Apples on the nose, some muted bell peppers and vegetal notes. Prominent vegetal notes on the palate, apples, hint of bell peppers, slightly artificial, quite approachable and supple, moderate acidity, not particularly concentrated, pleasant to drink, very cleanly made in a modern style, very slightly astringent on an attractive finish.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # SWC164500
83
(2008-07-02)
(2008-07-02)
2007, Mantinia OPAP / Μαντινεία, Moschofilero, Dry, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Peloponnese / Πελοπóννησος, Sabanis Wines Company
White wine, Peloponnese / Πελοπóννησος, Sabanis Wines Company
Very light burnt notes on the nose, slightly stalky and vegetal, hints of muscat and spice. Dry and cool style, fairly lively, light lemony fruit onm the palate, spicy with a hint of muscat fruit, fairly prominent polished and slightly appley acidity, refreshing with mineral traces, very well made, attractive finish.
0.75 Liter, 12%, # SWC-L0708
84
(2008-07-02)
(2008-07-02)
