Alpha Estate Top Press 2008
Top Press 2008
ALPHA ESTATE RED, 2004
MOST EXCITING OR UNUSUAL AUCTION FINDS
“…Fourteen per cent alcohol and made from ungrafted Xinomavro, Syrah and Merlot grapes in the Amyndeon region of northern Greece. Dark-hued, with a bouquet of warm wild herbs and wild cherries and layers of hedonistic sweet, ripe fruit on the palate, with the bite of that Greek grape variety to give extra pizzazz…”
Wine Report 2009
MW Serena Sutcliffe. Head of Sotheby’s International Wine Department.
ALPHA ESTATE RED 2005
Regional Trophy
‘’BEST GREEK RED WINE’’
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2008
“… Smoky aromas of toasty oak and peppers coupled with great texture and balance. Mouthfilling, with an impressively long finish … a cocktail of sloe berries, finely grained tannins and a northern – Rhone – like spice, offering standout freshness and concentration, with a balanced high – acid structure. Yes, all this from Greece…”
ALPHA ESTATE RED, 2005. 91 Points
‘’… A powerful blend of Syrah with 20 percent each merlot and xinomavro, this is rich in purple plum and mulberry flavours. The tart acidity keeps it vibrant and streamlined. An elegant wine for a crown roast…”
Wine & Spirits magazine. October 2008.
ALPHA ESTATE WHITE 2007. 90 Points.
“… Grown in the coolness of Florina on the far northern border of Greece, this is smooth and elegant. A restrained leesiness fills out its pink grapefruit flavour, while mineral tones give it lasting substance…”
Wine & Spirits magazine. October 2008.
“… Alpha Estate has made its mark very quickly on both sides of the Atlantic as well as in Greece… The new winery is designed to the last millimetre to be that ideal environment, to suit the fruit harvested and the wines they have in mind. There’s whiff of a carefully hatched master plan here… They are passionate believers in the potential of the elevated, wind-blasted and lake-cooled region of Amyndeon… they implement sophisticated viticultural practices … to achieve balanced wines … investment and planning are the means to the end, passion and long-term commitment to the region are the driving forces… The wines are impressive, especially when you think how recently the estate was established and the vines planted…”
Alpha Estate Xinomavro 2005 Amyndeon 17+
Alpha Estate Syrah 2007 Regional Wine of Florina 17.5+
Alpha Estate Syrah 2006 Regional Wine of Florina 17.5
Alpha Estate Syrah 2005 Regional Wine of Florina 17.5++
Alpha Estate Red 2006 Regional Wine of Florina 17.5
Alpha Estate Red 2005 Regional Wine of Florina 17
Alpha Estate Red 2004 Regional Wine of Macedonia 17
Alpha Estate, Alpha One 2006 Regional Wine of Macedonia 17++
Alpha Estate, Alpha One 2005 Regional Wine of Macedonia 17
Alpha Estate, Alpha One 2003 Regional Wine of Macedonia 17+
Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Regional Wine of Florina 17
Alpha Estate Omega 2005 Regional Wine of Florina 17.5
ALPHA ESTATE RED 2005, REGIONAL WINE OF FLORINA.
TROPHY, ‘’BEST GREEK RED WINE’’ DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2008.
TROPHEE CITADELLES. LES CITADELLES DU VIN 2008
ALPHA ESTATE WHITE 2007, REGIONAL WINE OF FLORINA.
GOLD MEDAL. DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2008.
ALPHA ONE RED 2004, REGIONAL WINE OF MACEDONIA.
SILVER MEDAL. DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2008.
SILVER MEDAL. INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2008.
SILVER MEDAL. CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2008.
ALPHA XINOMAVRO RED 2005, V.Q.P.R.D. AMYNDEON.
SILVER MEDAL. DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2008.
SILVER MEDAL. INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2008.
ALPHA SYRAH RED 2005, REGIONAL WINE OF FLORINA.
TROPHEE EXCELLENCE. LES CITADELLES DU VIN 2008.
SILVER MEDAL ‘’BEST IN CLASS’’ INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2008.
SILVER MEDAL. DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2008.
SILVER MEDAL. SYRAH DU MONDE 2008.
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