Wine Review2016
Tonight’s is a little different this month. The theme is a Greek wine. I am opening an …
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A.J. Weinzettel· Wine journalist & podcaster
Vintage: 2016Willamette Valley, Oregon
Tasting Notes
Tonight’s is a little different this month. The theme is a Greek wine. I am opening an Agiorgitiko (AH-YOUR-YEE-TEE-KOH), a spicy, earthy wine from Peloponnese's peninsula. What I find interesting about this grape is that it can withstand heat, but the higher in altitude, the more spice becomes more defined.
Pouring this into the glass, it is a dark red in color. Not purple, deep dark red. I opened this bottle about an hour ago, and the tannins are still pretty firm. Maybe I should have had this with my birthday dinner last night. Being a 2016, the acidity and tannin structure is clearly in place. I am glad to have many more bottles of this to what this looks like in years to come. Keep an eye out for other wines coming out of Nemea.
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A.J. Weinzettel
Wine journalist and podcaster dedicated to discovering the hidden gems of Oregon wine country. Every week, A.J. brings you inside the Willamette Valley — winemaker interviews, tasting notes, and stories you won't find anywhere else.
