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Kir Yianni Paranga Syrah Merlot Xinomavro 2008, Macedonia, Greece: Lip-smacking delicious with juicy purple plums and blueberries. A whiff of cinnamon spice on the finish. Full-bodied and generous. Drink: 2010-2015. 392175 13% D 750 mL  $14.55 Score: 87/100. March 2, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Domaine Tselepos Amalia Brut Methode Trad. (Dom. Tselepos), Arkadia, Greece  537992 12%  750 mL  $27.70. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2008, A.O.H.Q., Naoussa, Greece Drink: 2010-2013. 764118 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95. January 5, 2012 Full Review
Lac des Roches Boutari Peloponnese 2012, Peloponnese, Greece   750 mL  $11.80. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2011, Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O., Greece Drink: 2014-2015. 764118 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
GWC, Santorini 2012, Aegean Sea, Greece Drink: 2014-2019. 13% XD  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alpha Estate, Amynteo 2008, Macedonia, Greece Drink: 2014-2029. 14% XD 750 mL  $33.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Athanasios Parparoussis, Nemea 2005, Peloponnese, Korinthos, Greece Drink: 2014-2019. 303742 13% XD 750 mL  $46.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Axia Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro 2010, Florina P.G.I., Greece: Smoky with black fruit a firm tannic grip. Full-throttled red wine. This equal blend of Syrah and Xinomavro grapes is best enjoyed with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 392282 13.60% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Limnos Wines Muscat De Limnos 2013, Greece, Greece  61119 15.30% S 750 mL  $11.95. April 17, 2010 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review
Thymiopoulos Vineyards Terre et Ciel 2012, Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece Drink: 2012-2020. 14% D 750 mL  $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Assyrtiko Cuvée no.15 Hatzidakis Santorini 2013, Santorini, Cycldes, Greece   750 mL  $31.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ktima Pavlidis Drama Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2013, Drama Macedonia, Greece Drink: 2010-2015. 735349 13.10% D 750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review
Atlantis Dry White Argyros 2014, Cyclades, Santorini P.G.I., Greece: A zesty fresh Greek white wine with lemon blossom and lime on the palate and finish. Very pleasant. Served chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 371863 13% XD 750 mL  $23.85 Score: 88/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Argyros Santorini Atlantis 2015, Cyclades, Santorini P.G.I., Greece  371863 13% XD 750 mL  $23.85. June 19, 2014 Full Review
Axia Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro 2012, Florina P.G.I., Greece: Savoury with dried herbs and a pow through through the mid-palate. Love it! Black cherry and dark spice. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 392282 13.60% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Axia Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro 2012, Florina P.G.I., Greece Drink: 2014-2018. 392282 13.60% XD 750 mL  $17.95. February 1, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Boutari Legacy 1879 Xinomavro 2007, Naoussa, Greece: The history of the Boutari winemaking, now in the fifth generation, in the small Greek town of Naoussa in 1879. The grape variety they planted was Xinomavro. This robust, complex and distinguished wine has a long life ahead of it if you wissh to cellar it. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2012-2023. 675081 14% XD 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Cab.-Sauv./St-Georges Skouras Cuvée Prestige Vdp Peloponnese 2014, Peloponnese, Greece  372979 13.50%  750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2016 Full Review
Karavitakis Winery The Little Prince 2015, Crete, Greece: A deep nutty aroma on the nose - love this! Golden apple on the palate. Perfect for rich seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 465930 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Silva Daskalaki Emphasis Organic Biodynamic Cabernet Sauvignon Mandilaria 2012, Crete, Greece Drink: 2018-2020. 988468 14% D 750 mL  $34.95. September 9, 2022 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Nicoluzo Corfu 2019, Corfu, Ionian Island, Greece Drink: 2020-2030. 12% XD 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nicoluzo Red Gorgo 2015, Corfu, Ionian Island, Greece Drink: 2021-2031. 13% XD 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nicoluzo Corfu 2020, Corfu, Ionian Island, Greece Drink: 2022-2025. 12% XD 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Lyrarakis Vóila Assyrtiko 2020, Crete P.G.I., Greece Drink: 2020-2021. 14420 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95. September 9, 2022 Full Review
Monemvasia Winery Malvasia 2008, Greece  941061 13% S 375 mL  $64.00. March 30, 2023 Full Review

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