Name: Kastaros Domain Variety- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot
Region- Krania, Mount Olympus, in Northern Greece
Year- 2008
Price- $80
Winemakers Notes: Winemaker Evripidis Katsaros has winemaking in his blood. Born in Larisa in Northern Greece, he grew up in the vineyard at his family's estate located on the slopes of Mount Olympus. Evripidis holds a degree in General Biology from Bordeaux University Victor Segalen, Viticulture Diploma and National Diploma of Enology from Burgundy University. From 2002 to 2004 Evripidis spent time expanding his skills in viticulture and winemaking at Domaine Roulot in Meursault and at Domaine G.Roumier in Chambolle Musigny. Since 2007 he has been working at his family estate.
Critic Notes: Deep black reddish color with tinges of blue and violets. On the
nose, black cherry, black currants, cedar, leather and black pepper
and cacao. On palate, the wine is full bodied, acute tannins with
spicy dark chocolate and defined blackberries with hints of dried
herbs. Great potential ageing for ten years plus.My Review: I absolutely hated this wine. It was spicy and harsh on my palate. Also, the tannins really changed the wine and made it very tart and unenjoyable when it was poured in your glass. I was extremely disappointed because we were talked into the Greek wine by the Sommelier. Definitely will not be drinking this again.
