PROTOPAPAS ESTATE PRESS

86 Protopapas $17
Protopapas 2004 Pangeoritikos Merlot
A mature merlot, this is smoky and earthy with dried cherry flavors and lots of spice. Pour with a pork stifado this winter.

86 Protopapas $17
Protopapas 2005 Pangeoritikos Cabernet Sauvignon
Fragrant with rich earth and dried herb scents, this has matured toward dried fruit and hay flavors with a hint of game. Drink soon, with lamb shanks.

Protopapas 2008 Chardonnay (Greece)
Country: Greece
This elegant Chardonnay distinguishes itself with aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit, followed by a medium-bodied profile of white fruit, minerals and flowers. Balanced and with a clean, dry character, it’s a wine to pair with everything from seafood to richer poultry and pork dishes. - S.K. (12/1/2009) - 87

87 $17
Protopapas 2004 Syrah (Greece)
Country: Greece
An alluring nose of smoked meat, berry and spice leads on this full-bodied Syrah from Greece. On the palate, unfolding layers of smoked sausage, cherry and spice give the wine character, but it’s still an easy-drinking red. - S.K. (8/1/2009) - 87

86 $18
Protopapas 2008 Agioritikos White Agiorgitiko (Mount Athos)
Country: Greece
A spicy, lively nose starts this elegant Greek white. Citrus, apple and some spice flavors on the palate are unfolding but fun. A spicy, clean finish adds to the food-friendly character. Pair with grilled seafood, poultry. - S.K. (12/1/2009) - 86

85 $18
Protopapas 2008 Traminer (Pageon)
Country: Greece
This slightly sweet white starts with a lush nose of flowers, orange marmalade and spice, followed by floral flavors edged with spice and minerals. Not overly complex, but paired with grilled fish or squid, a unique and tasty sip. - S.K. (12/1/2009) - 85

O 82 $17
Protopapas 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Greece)
Country: Greece
This wine starts with a spicy nose of tobacco and mocha tinged with a green character. The wine’s dry style offers flavors of wooded spice, red berry, tobacco and a slightly lean spin. Spicy and food friendly, but a touch rustic. - S.K. (8/1/2009) - 82

PROTOPAPAS Sauvignon Blanc Pageoritikos 2007 85 $17
This white has ripe apple and mango flavors balanced by plenty of crisp, citrusy notes. Hints of smoke and cream on the finish. Drink now. 1,800 cases made. –KM Country:

PROTOPAPAS Chardonnay Pangeon 2008 85 $17
Ripe style, with apple, pear and buttercream flavors that extend into the finish of nutmeg and clove. Drink now. 2,200 cases made. –KM

PROTOPAPAS Sauvignon Blanc Pangeon 2008 82 $17
A buttery style, with ripe apple flavors and spicy notes on the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made. –KM

PROTOPAPAS Traminer Greece 2008 79 $18
Soft, with oyster shell and herbal notes that turn cloying on the finish. 3,000 cases made. –KM

PROTOPAPAS Greece Agioritikos White 2005 78 $18
A bit thin-tasting, with some canned-fruit flavors. 3,000 cases made.

PROTOPAPAS Greece Agioritikos Red 2004 77 $18
A touch stewy, with dried cherry and berry flavors. Rustic. Fokiano, Limnio, Xynomavro and Cabernet Sauvignon. 7,000 cases made. –KM

PROTOPAPAS Greece Agioritikos White 2008 77 $18
Rustic white is a touch milky tasting, with some overripe peach flavors. A field blend of Greek varieties with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. 2,800 cases made. –KM Country: