Diaporos

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The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2016

Rating: 94/100

Date: 30/04/2019

The 2016 Diaporos Block 5 (the new labels just say “single vineyard” not “Block 5”) is mostly Xinomavro, with 13% Syrah blended in. It was aged for 18 months in new French oak and comes in at 13.9% alcohol. After tasting through a bunch of silky and tannic Xinomavros, I came to this blend. Of all the Xinomavro-based wines this issue, this would be my favorite. In its youth, it seems lusher, more expressive and less closed. The wide-open Syrah may have something to do with that, but this Block 5 is pretty special as well. This will have a more approachable feel than a lot of young Xinomavros (including Kir-Yianni’s), but don’t be confused—there’s power underneath and plenty of aging ability. These are all just relative comments. There’s enough depth this year, not the most ever, perhaps, but enough. Then, it might win extra points for finesse and balance. It is this wine’s expressive fruit, beautiful finesse and long finish that are its most impressive features. You can try it now, if you must, but you’ll just be wasting it if you do. It will become far better with a few years in the cellar.

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2017

Rating: 95/100

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2013

Rating: 92/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2012

Rating: 92/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2011

Rating: 95/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2009

Rating: 93/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2008

Rating: 92/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2007

Rating: 95/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2005

Rating: 93/100

Date: 31/08/2016

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2012

Rating: 92/100

Date: 31/12/2015

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2011

Rating: 94/100

Date: 30/10/2015

Decanter World Wine

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2011

Date: 25/06/2014

Dark, smoky aromas of pepper and jerk-spice underlain with pure raspberry. Concentrated fruit with zesty acidity and medium tannins make this a super, full-bodied, wine.

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2009

Rating: 91/100

Tasted Journal

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2009

Rating: 93.5

Date: 22/03/2014

Markus Del Monego: Dark purple red with violet hue and almost black centre. Black truffles, toasters aroma, balmy character, ripe berries and dark cherries, mild spices, complex and rich with a slightly smoky character. On the palate well structured with opulent fruit, balmy character, complex finish and excellent length. 94

Andreas Larsson: Medium to deep ruby core and a lighter rim. Intense nose, fair amount of complexity, wild berries, smoke, truffle and spice. The palate has good density of fruit, rather supple texture, balanced freshness, a complex smoky/spiciness, elegant raspberry fruit and a long, smooth finish. Very promising. 93

The Wine Advocate

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2008

Rating: 92/100

Date: 01/11/2013

Tidings Magazine

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2008

Date: 29/01/2013

The next Greek wine revolution, Kir-Yianni

Largely Xinomavro with a splash of Syrah, the 2008 Diaporos unleashes smoky/flinty nuances accompanied by lush blackcurrant, dried herbs, lead pencil and menthol. Deep and complex with mineral, chocolate, leather and blackberry with medium tannins evident on the finish.

notizie.it - Francesco Vitocco

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2008

Date: 05/12/2012

Il Diaporos Vin de Pays d’Imathia è una delle migliori espressioni greche del vitigno Xinomavro: la vendemmia 2008 si presenta di colore rosso cupo, molto fitto con riflessi quasi bluastri, molto consistente nel calice. Generoso al naso, propone intense e complesse sfaccettature aromatiche di frutta nera matura, prugna, sigaro, cioccolato, tabacco biondo, pepe, cannella e cuoio. L’assaggio è coinvolgente, rivela da subito un’imponente struttura e una trama tannica matura e ben lavorata; da un denso strato di frutta matura emergono scintille di freschezza e sapidità, equilibrato e persistente; un vino maturo e già godibile a pieno, dimostra comunque buone possibilità di invecchiamento. Ottimo, tipico, generoso, da provare con un gustoso e succulento filetto al pepe.

The Australian Financial Review

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2007

Rating: 95/100

Deep and dark, soused fruitcake central, with a scent of coal-scuttle dustiness. Attacks deep sweet and then gets ripping bitter-sweet black fruit, backs by mouth-watering acid and tannins as it builds across the palate. This has powerful fruit plus structure: super dense, serious red wine.

Toronto Life - David Lawrason

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2007

Rating: 90

Date: 02/08/2011

Why Greek wines are about to become the next big thing

Greek wines are as intriguing as their popular French and Italian counterparts, and they’re half the price. […] Lighter-weight, complex reds like xinomavro and agiorgitiko are similar to pinot noir and Italian nebbiolo. […] Kir Yianni 2007 Diaporos $50 | Imathia | 90 points This unorthodox and expensive collector’s red is a cutting-edge blend of 87 per cent native xinomavro and 13 per cent syrah. It’s modern and sinewy, with rich aromas of chocolate truffle, sour cherry–plum fruit and pencil lead. It has finesse but tannin grittiness as well. Plays in the big leagues. Cellar it for three years.

Vins & Vignobles - Janine Saine

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2007

Date: 22/12/2011

Xinomavro pour la corpulence et les notes épicées et syrah pour le fruit: Un vin de facture plus internationale. Finale dense et intense. Sapide!

Alpha Wine Guide

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2006

Rating: 90/100

Βαθύ ερυθρό. Αρώματα με πολύ ευγενική έκφραση ντομάτας που συνοδεύεται από κόκκινα φρούτα, καπνό και αίσθηση βανίλιας, πιπεριού και κανέλας. Στόμα μεσαίου όγκου, στο πλαίσιο όπου οι τανίνες εμφανίζονται στιβαρές, χωρίς υπερβολές. Οξύτητα που του δίνει ζωντάνια, και αίσθηση ζαμπόν στην επίγευση.

Alpha Wine Guide

Wine: Diaporos

Vintage: 2005

Rating: 90/100

Βαθύ ερυθρό. Αρώματα με πολύ ευγενική έκφραση ντομάτας που συνοδεύεται από κόκκινα φρούτα, καπνό και αίσθηση βανίλιας. Στόμα με στιβαρές τανίνες, οξύτητα που του δίνει ζωντάνια και αίσθηση ζαμπόν στην επίγευση. Ένας συνδυασμός στον οποίο επικρατούν τα χαρακτηριστικά του Ξινόμαυρου, με το Syrah να καλύπτει τις αδυναμίες της ποικιλίας με τον καλύτερο τρόπο, χωρίς να την παραγκωνίζει.