2013 Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro Macedonia Greece

A little dusty, the fruit is definitely on the older side, showing a bit more of that dried and stewed character that wines can develop, but it's still a very pretty nose. There's some dark plums, tayberry and a little hint of dried strawberry sitting on top of more bramblefruit and a little bit of friendly and smoky barnyard. The palate is rich and still has a good amount of tannin despite the age, making this a good candidate for something to lay down a case of and then see how it evolves over time. There's dried red and black fruits with just a touch of fresh raspberry, the whole thing is juicy and chewy and will be fun to try with a bunch of different pairings. Duck comes to mind right away, but there's something about this that feels like pasta might be fun, or something like moussaka or a hearty stew. I think that this is a great way to try something with some age on it to enjoy the potential of what Xinomavro can be when made in a very ageable style.