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Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2008 Wine Review

Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2008

Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2008

A.O.S.Q., Amyndeon, Greece

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alpha Estate

Agent: Eurovintage International Inc

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Juicy, full-bodied and smooth with a very different and exciting taste profile. Lovely dark cherry, smoke and some tanned leather. Extremely mouth-watering which makes this a great dance partner with many dishes. Intriguing, try it!

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This Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2008 was reviewed on April 13, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 231290
  • $21.85 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A wonderful full-bodied Greek red. Complex aromatics with rich stewed red fruit, aged leather. Fruit from 690 meters ASL. Medium minus acidity and tannins. Integrating well. Boasting with fruit and ready to enjoy. Easily drinkable without food or with spicy Belizian tacos. Tasted May 2017. 90 points
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier reviewed this wine as follows:

A rustic aromatic beauty. Alluring aromas include stewed plum, leather, tobacco and smoky minerality. A lovely medium-bodied mouthwatering Greek red wine that pairs well with carne asada steak. Tasted May 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

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