Yianakohori Hills 2013, Kir-Yianni
Date Tasted: 5/2022
It is an emblematic wine for Kir-Yiannis winery and one of the first in the Greek market that integrated the aggressive Xinomavro with a more soft variety like Merlot. The concept behind this blend was to create a more approachable wine with polished tannins and fruit depth without the necessity to wait a long time to open a bottle.
Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Nose: It has concentrated aromas of red and black berries, kirsch, liquorice and vanilla with a layer of forest wood, coffee and tobacco.
Palate: The time has adjusted the wine. It is soft and elegant with delicious juicy tannins. It is a full-bodied wine with exuberant flavours of cinnamon, wet leaves, dill, blackberry, and graphite. The aftertaste is almost long with a chocolate touch.
Drink: It has a couple of years ahead, yet it is an excellent time to drink it.
Food Pairing: A piece of prime-cut medium-rare juicy meat.
Score: 92
Name: Yianakohori Hills
Producer: Kir-Yianni
Variety: 50% Xinomavro, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah
Vintage: 2013
Region: Naoussa, Greece
Alcohol: 14,5%
Retail Price: 22€
Serving temperature: 16-18 C°
Drink it until 2024