Have not been in ages this excited for a Xinomavro blend Christos Aidarinis a stalwart in the Goumenissa appellation has with this Single Vineyard I nailed it on the head Life for a grape farmer is not easy in this sleepy appellation nestled in the foothills of Mount Paiko 1650 m Vintages are dodgy Heavy rainfall during harvest time is often an issue This was not the case in 2007 In fact the heat wave coupled with careful farming coaxed the finicky Xinomavro and the sister grape in this appellation Negoska into ripening evenly and fully Other factors come into play here The vineyard was planted in 1978 so these are arguably old vines Furthermore the rolling hills of Gymni Rachi from where this wine hails is another pearl of information on the unlocked potential of Goumenissa A hunch Gerakona is another potentially great redwine terroir Now a favour May someone come up with an answer to this question Why on earth is the smart money not quietly investing in this unrealisedpotential patch of XinomavroNegoska tapestry Fragrant not unlike what only great Burgundy and Barolo can be Hide and seek as both grapes feed off and complement each other Crunchy red fruit alternating with sous bois earthiness Midpalate is chockablock of finegrained tannins Tasty freshness on the finish Exemplary winemaking and gentle use of oak Keeps unfolding in the glass Hallmarked by terroir and finesse Best 20102015