Semeli Wineries - Domaine Helios

Compact red berry nose, light mineral and earthy notes, tart herbaceous notes and some old oak. Fairly prominent herbaceous and light spicy notes on the palate, medium, slightly tart berry fruit, hint of cherries, more herbaceous and light mineral notes, nutty traces in the background, integrated, slightly astringent tannins, has some substance, shows origins as well as varietal character, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # DH-L103822

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH-L103923

0.75 Liter, 12%, # DH-L103816

Clear nose, red and black berries, dried vegetal and mineral traces, light roasted notes. Clean again on the palate, cool, elegantly juicy fruit, delicate spicy oak, dried vegetal notes and some mineral traces in the background, fairly fine, harmonious tannins, good persistence and has some depth, very well balanced, fairly elegant, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH176351

Tart spicy nose with light fleshy notes, preserved black berries some red berries and sour cherries, earthy and light smoky traces. Cool, fairly juicy fruit on the palate, elegant acid bite, fairly youthful, fine, still slightly astringent tannins, persistent, good substance and has some depth, earthy and mineral traces, dried vegetal notes, hint of smoky again, partly fruity and partly tart, spicy notes on a good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH176352

Elegant nose, candied pomaceous fruit and sweetish spice, dried oak, some tea and dried herbs. Elegantly sweet, unobtrusive, delicately creamy on the palate, gentle notes of creamy caramel, preserved yellow fruit and candied medicinal herbs, some camomile, prominent old oak, slightly bitter notes typical of the variety, gentle, integrate acidity, shows its origin, slightly rough and not particularly deep, already fairly approachable, good finish.

0.5 Liter, 15%, # DH176353

Aromatic nose, candied flowers and some citrus. Fairly prominent lemony acidity on the palate, moderate apple fruit, herbaceous traces, clean and refreshing, typical of the variety, not a lot of substance, but fairly persistent, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # DH176354

Elegant red currant and cherry nose, light burnt notes. Fairly tranquil on the palate, slightly bitter preserved red berry fruit, hints of cherries and dried herbs, integrated acidity, not a lot of real substance, slightly tart on an acceptable to attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # DH-L082914

Ripe blackcurrants on the nose, tobacco and light cedary notes. Fairly cool style, tart blackcurrant fruit on the palate, delicate vegetal notes, integrated dark roasted oak, fairly polished, not particularly deep, but very well made, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH-L080

Clear nose, slightly tart mixed berries and cherries, delicate spicy oak. Clear, lively, quite juicy fruit on the palate, oak more evident than on the nose, touch of dark chocolate, fairly fine and slightly astringent tannins, light acid bite, fairly persistent, still youthful, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH-L075011

Pomaceous fruit and melon on the nose, sweetish herbs and spices. Clear, straightforward style, rounded fruit on the palate, delicate herbaceous notes, very elegant acidity, harmonious, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # DH-L084902

Mature, slightly medicinal nose, cherries and cranberries, earthy and herbaceous notes and some old oak. Fairly light-bodied on the palate, simple, straightforward, mature cherry fruit, fine-grained but very astringent tannins, makes for a slightly brittle and fairly short finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH162798

Cool citrus nose, prominent vegetal notes. Light-bodied, straightforward style, more vegetal notes and delicate fruit on the palate, elegant acidity, slightly tart notes, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # DH162799

Slightly burnt nose with cherry fruit, light earthy and delicate mineral notes. Cherries and red berries on the palate, integrated, fairly moderate acidity, piquant bitter notes, mineral traces, has character and some substance, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # DH-L0807

Mixed berries and preserved light cherries on the nose, delicate herbaceous notes. Fruity on the palate, spicy oak, straightforward, with dusty, slightly astringent tannins, light roasted and vanilla notes, fairly persistent, polished, but remains rather oak-dominated right down to the otherwise good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH-L073528

Apples on the nose, delicate floral traces. Light-bodied, delicate fruit on the palate and light vegetal notes, moderate acidity, not particularly deep, but pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # DH-L072916

Berries on the nose, light animal notes, some roasted peanuts and oak. Delicately fleshy, slightly tart red berry fruit and some cassis on the palate, shows some backbone and varietal character, not particularly complicated, slightly prominent, but already quite mature tannins, slightly sweetish oak in the background, attractive finish. Approachable partner with food.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # DH152689

red berries and light cherries on the nose, very light herbaceous notes. Clear, delicately juicy fruit, sweetish and spicy oak, fine tannins, fairly creamy on the palate, not particularly deep, some more oak on the finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # DH-L.0644D8

Slightly perfumed nose with berries and cherries. Some cloves and cinnamon, moderate, slightly jammy berry fruit, hint of malt and caramel in the background, integrated, slightly dusty tannins, uncomplicated and quite rustic, medium body, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH-L06281

Mediterranean fruit on the nose, light perfumed notes with roses. A little artificial on the palate, but quite refreshing, with vegetal notes and some Mediterranean fruit, pinpkin, fairly soft, integrated acidity, light bitter and dusty notes on an otherwise attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # DH-L.064508

Soft nose, slightly subdued, with notes of ripe apples and candied fruit. Quite fruity and appealing, fair substance, quite lively and has fresh, integrated acidity, good long finish. Pleasant to drink, and is a good partner for fish dishes.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # DH-L5327

Red berries on the nose, chocolate, oak-dominated style with some myrrh in the background. Polished cherry fruit in the mouth, fairly juicy in spite of a prominent cedary note, smooth and modern, slightly prominent but fairly well integrated tannins, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # DH-L54105

Raspberries, blackcurrants and some cherries on the nose, smoky with prominent oak. Clean and quite juicy, ripe fruit, prominent oak with quite fine, but slightly astringent tannins, polished modern style, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # DH-L52515