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Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro Axia bottle
Alpha Estate
SKU 104348

2023 Alpha Estate - Syrah Xinomavro Florina Axia (750ml)

$19.99 - $19.99
$19.99
$19.99 - $19.99
$19.99
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16.5 Points
"Deep garnet with very dark core. Smells both sweet-dark-fruited and a touch charry/savoury, even a hint of smoky reduction (in a good way), very Syrah. Peppery and open with masses of vibrant dark fruit and just the merest hint of Syrah’s floral side. The Syrah seems to dominate the Xinomavro in youth though you can feel the firmness of the Xinomavro tannins. On the palate, that same balance between fresh dark fruit and peppery/savoury flavour, very good freshness, the tannins polished. Still seems incredibly young and I’d say it’s worth waiting a little longer before you open this to give the Xinomavro time to sing and the oak time to recede further, though it is not intrusive now. Dry, long and building to a gently chewy finish. Very smart blend that should age well."
—Julia Harding MW-Jancis Robinson
Appellation: Florina
Vintage: 2023
Region: Macedonia
Country: Greece
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Alpha Estate
Alpha Estate
16.5 Points
"Deep garnet with very dark core. Smells both sweet-dark-fruited and a touch charry/savoury, even a hint of smoky reduction (in a good way), very Syrah. Peppery and open with masses of vibrant dark fruit and just the merest hint of Syrah’s floral side. The Syrah seems to dominate the Xinomavro in youth though you can feel the firmness of the Xinomavro tannins. On the palate, that same balance between fresh dark fruit and peppery/savoury flavour, very good freshness, the tannins polished. Still seems incredibly young and I’d say it’s worth waiting a little longer before you open this to give the Xinomavro time to sing and the oak time to recede further, though it is not intrusive now. Dry, long and building to a gently chewy finish. Very smart blend that should age well."
—Julia Harding MW-Jancis Robinson
Appellation: Florina
Vintage: 2023
Region: Macedonia
Country: Greece
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Alpha Estate