Alpha Estate Alpha Estate

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The 2004 ALPHA ESTATE is elegant, an earlier version of this blend. There is a touch of game on the wine, which seems pleasant, but without the penetration, intensity or focus of the 2005. Drink now-2013. This small, interesting and I suspect soon to be important new boutique (first vintage, 2003) located in Amyndeon in Northern Greece has a total production of 7,500 cases. With nods to Italy and France (they make Tannat, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Negroamaro, Pinot Noir, Barbera and others), they also work well with indigenous grapes like Xinomavro. The winery is said to be built with organic materials. Having tasted the older vintages, I would say the turning point here comes with the 2005 (when they settled into their own winery). Earlier years are pleasant, but less distinguished.Importer: Diamond Importers, Chicago, IL; tel: (773) 549-6211