2018 Alexakis Kotsifali-Syrah Crete

Winemaker Notes: Color is bright red, while its bouquet is complicated with memories of forest fruits and green pepper. The mouth is characterized by intense well-balanced velvety taste, perfectly balanced acidity, and long aftertaste.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "This is a blend of 60% Kotsifali and 40% Syrah from the island of Crete. The 2018 Kotsifali Syrah shows some bacon fat and toasted spice over dried fruit. There is a slightly evolved side to the wine, and it feels like those characteristic Syrah notes have taken over. Savory and smoked meat fold into tart fruit flavors and an acidic finish. This easy red remains mid-weight overall, but there is enough tannic grip to get it through a main course of roast lamb and mint sauce." (12.24)