 
"The 2010 Sideritis "The Gift of Dionysos" is all Sideritis, a bottling I've come to enjoy over the last few vintages. Yes, it's yet another obscure Greek grape to learn about, but as is often the case in Greece, victory goes to the tasters who are willing to try something new. Clean and fresh, bright and crisp, with hints of green leaf underneath, this has a nice texture that in its youth made it seem richer than it was. It is certainly the type of wine that comes around fast. Despite the flavor and the fruit, it always seems beautifully balanced between acidity and fruity. A bit laid back and light, it likely won't age all that well. However long it actually holds, its peak drinking window will likely be short, but it should drink beautifully while at peak, which will certainly be this summer. Drink now-2012. 87 points" - Mark Squires, eRobertParker.com # 195
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"The 2008 Estate red is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that spent approximately 12 months in a mixture of new and used French oak. Too oak-tinged at the moment, it is nonetheless a nicely constructed wine with adequate concentration, although the mid-palate thins notably with air, a good backbone and refreshing feel. It should handle the oak better with a little time in the cellar. Its structure should serve it well. It will probably be better in a year or so. Drink now-2018. 87 points" - Mark Squires, The Wine Advocate #200
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"The 2008 Avaton is a blend of Limnio (which the winery says is the oldest referenced Greek grape, as mentioned by Aristotle), Mavroudi and Mavrotragano, which makes it a pretty obscure wine even by Greek standards. Whether due to the blend or not, it is a bit funky, with a certain sauvage element to it. The mid-palate is on the thinner side, not terribly concentrated, and the tannins are moderately ripe. The nice acidity and the refined demeanor give it a graceful and lively feel belied by its funky start. I imagine this will draw diverse viewpoints, but it does have something nice to offer and it grew on me steadily with air. The funk blew off a bit, too. Drink now-2018. 89 points" - Mark Squires, The Wine Advocate #200
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