2002 Boutari Naoussa

[dananne]

Greek wine from the Xinomavro grape.

Color of Burgundy, nose of cherry and a touch of smokiness. Medium body, with nice cherry fruit subdued by a wall of dusty tannins. Not a bad wine, it would go better with food. 12% alc. Paid about $11 locally. FWIW, Wine & Spirits gave it a 90. A bit high in my estimation, but the tannins may fade a bit given a few years, making it a bit rounder. I'll likely get it again and give it a few years. I like exploring, and Greece is fertile ground. Wish I had a better selection of Greek wines to explore, but choices are limited in Atlanta.