KIR-YIANNI XINOMAVRO RAMNISTA 2020, Greece

The sour cherry note is exactly as described—both fresh and dried—and it gives this wine a beautiful complexity. The tannins are firm but not harsh, making it a great pairing with grilled lamb. Really happy I grabbed a few bottles.

I was blown away by how this Xinomavro has aged—that gorgeous, spicy dark-red fruit and sour cherry combo is exactly what I look for in a mature Greek red. The tannins are firm but already softening nicely, making it a perfect pairing with roasted lamb.

That deep, brick-tinged color had me expecting a tired old wine, but the chewy tannins and fresh cherry kick prove there's plenty of life left. It's a bit grippy right now, though I can already tell a few more years in the cellar will smooth it into something really elegant.