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Boutari Grande Reserve Naoussa 2003
Naousa, Makedonia, GreeceMade from select vineyards with a minimum four years of aging, two of which are in French oak. Spicy, meaty, floral, dried cherry, ash, tobacco, smoky, cooked carrot, strawberry jam and earth aromas. Round, elegant, dry, supple, fresh palate. Cherry, tobacco, peppery, vanilla, cedar, almond, rooty, earthy, licorice flavours. Finish is a bit tart and tannic like Nebbiolo yet with good fruit balance. Will go well with grilled meats.Tasted: 08 November 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $22.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $19.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
SK | $22.00 | 750ml | |
MB | $21.00 | 750ml |
Grape: XynomavroCSPC: 140111UPC: 05201022550503