Winery - Boutari
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine has mild aromas of macadamia, pineapple and musky flower. On the palate, these same flavors are nice but bland. 100% Vilana.
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Boutari Vilana - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Black cherry, violet and pepper on the nose lead into a spirited red blend of spicy pepper, leather and red fruit. Ageable and elegant, this wine balances indigenous character with accessible style.
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Boutari Red Blend - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With only one winery on the island of Samos, the quality of this bottling depends on the Boutari company’s selection of lots. This orangey, honeyed bottling was one of the best basic Muscats of Samos we tried, balancing sugar, acid and alcohol very well.
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Boutari Muscat - NV
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is 100% Assyrtiko from Santorini, barrel-fermented in French oak. As a result, it shows some nutty, toasty elements on the nose, some softer peach fruit on the palate, and then shows trademark Assyrtiko acids on the finish, finishing a bit hard and tart.
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Boutari Assyrtico - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Moschofilero is a grape that the Boutari company has high hopes for, as sales of the wine have skyrocketed in the U.S. Pleasant floral aromas lead into a wine with peach, strawberry and herb flavors. The mouthfeel is plump, the finish virtually dry. A pleasant cocktail-hour white when you’re looking for something a little different.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not only is this 100% Assyrtiko, it’s fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, which completely preserves its biting acidity. It has some waxy, citrusy aromas and flavors, but they are secondary to the wine’s dominating acids, which leave the mouth clean and tingling after each taste.
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Boutari Assyrtico - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This intriguing blend of 70% barrel-fermented Chardonnay and 30% stainless steel-fermented Vilana comes from the island of Crete. The Chardonnay component provides toasty, nutty and peachy nuances, while the Vilana gives fine acidity and bright green apple flavors. Give it a few months in the bottle to come together.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little bit of this and a little bit of that—this wine has it all, from peaches, to grapefruit to nuts. Lightweight, with a long, harmonious finish.
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Boutari Savatiano - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aromas of huckleberries, dried spices and leather lead gracefully into a soft, lush wine that avoids any sense of hardness. Very easy to drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine ably marries the sturdy dark cassis fruit of its 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with brighter, cherry notes from its 50% Agiorgitiko. It’s all supported by a framework of toast and vanilla from a year in oak barrels.
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