Diamond Rock 2008 – Cretan Regional Red Dry Wine

Varietals: Syrah and Mandilari

A Compact nose, dried and preserved dark berries, dark chocolate, light sooty and roasted notes, some old oak. Explosive notes of cranberry, with a light touch of orange on the mid-palate; delicately hints of juicy, preserved berry fruit, tough of cherries, some dark chocolate and spice in the finish, with integrated tannins. Medium to full-bodied with rounded, toasty tannins.

So, Chris – what’s so great about wine???

So, first off, let me give my opinion here: I think Greek wine is badass, man. I really like it, and I like to drink it. But I’ll get to that in a different post. Let’s talk about wine, first, and why it’s so great… Wine is a really neat subject to discuss. First off, [...]