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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
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
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
Alpha Estate, Amynteo 2008, Macedonia, Greece Drink: 2014-2029. 14% XD 750 mL  $33.00. 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
Thymiopoulos Vineyards Terre et Ciel 2012, Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece Drink: 2012-2020. 14% D 750 mL  $29.95. 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
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

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