(2016) What a treat to find this wine in the UK thanks to Daily Drinker: I've judged the Cyprus National Wine Awards three times now, most recently in 2016, and have visited these phenomenal vineyards at 1500 metres altitude which they claim to be Europe's highest. I have also tasted a vertical of this wine back to the 2002, proving it ages well. It's a serious, Chablis-style wine made from the native Xinisteri and gently touched by oak. Shimmering and bright, there is vanilla and oatmeal over ultra-fresh citrus and apple, a little salty mineral note too. All of that combines on the palate rather beautifully: its not flashy or outgoing, but has a winning balance of fruit and nervous energy, and a long, mineral finish.
(2012) Lots of high-toned, creamy black fruit here, a coffeeish depth, but very nice quality on the palate with a solid core of black fruit and excellent balance.
(2012) This Maratheftiko is delicious, crisp, spicy and also quite herbaceous, with a keen, lean, spicy palate but a really juicy finish.
(2012) This Xynisteri has estery, banana aromas of very cold ferment, and although it is juicy and fresh it is a touch neutral.
(2012) This Maratheftiko shows an edge of oxidation, that detracts a little from the nose but the palate is good: in quite a lean and lemony style.
(2012) Fantastic fruit here and a very harmonious wine on the palate, with structure, fine fruit persisting into a long, balanced finish.
(2012) Made from Shiraz, this is tangy, vibrant and direct, spicy on the palate and of very high quality.
(2012) A terrific, big, bold and concentrated wine, with huge presence on the palate, silky tannins and a long, flavour packed finish.
(2012) A really nice wine this, vinous and savoury, and with a big powerful structure, but the fruit is ripe and full, the finish perhaps a touch harsh.
(2012) Lovely redcurrant fruit, harmonious and savoury, quite long with a nicely fresh backbone of acidity.