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