tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202411076264754023.post461873861061066577..comments2023-09-02T10:57:54.104-04:00Comments on Gothic Epicures VinCuisine: May: Tasting and lunch with Evangeloa Gerovassiliou of Domaine GerovassiliouDean Tudorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027150351344396656noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202411076264754023.post-24681304462613231892011-09-29T12:05:11.893-04:002011-09-29T12:05:11.893-04:00My take on the event:
In May, the Greeks came to...My take on the event: <br /><br />In May, the Greeks came to town with their winemakers in tow and a wanton willingness to teach what makes Greek wine so special.<br /><br />Today, at the Thompson hotel in Toronto, in the confines of their beautiful basement, a group of writers met to taste an assortment of wines from three Greek houses: Domaine Gerovassiliou, Biblia Chora and Domaine Katsaros.<br /><br />Gerovassiliou …<br />Established in 1981 by Evangelos Gerovassiliou, located approximately 25km southwest of Thessaloniki (time to get out a map of Greece). Today the winery has 48 hectares of planted vines with a mix of international and indigenous varieties.<br /><br />Wines of Gerovassiliou …<br />Three were tried, a Petite Syrah/Viogner blend, a 50/50 blend of Assyrtiko and Malagousia (white), and a straight 100% Viognier. The 2008 Viognier was delightfully floral with nice tropicallity on the nose, almost Gewurztraminer-like, with some soapy-spicy nuances. The palate proved to be very nice indeed with tropical, citrus and good acidity for balance. (*** ½+)<br /><br />Biblia Chora …<br />A project of two oenologists Vassilis Tsaktsarlis and Vangelis Gerovassiliou, with a property that covers 15 hectares and grows an interesting blend of international and domestic grapes.<br /><br />Wines of Biblia Chora …<br />2009 Ovilos Blanc, a 50/50 blend of Assyrtiko and Semillon that has received plenty of accolades and awards. The nose is full of tropical fruit with grapefruit/citrus backing. Palate is a mix of grapefruit sour with kiwi sweet, producing a long lasting and delicious finish … refreshing, clean and tasty. (*** ½+)<br />The other wine poured was the 2009 Areti, made with 100% Assyrtiko (another white). Big 14% alcohol is hidden in the folds of pineapple and citrus on the nose with a sweet fruited palate, where you’ll find tropical and citrus along with a touch of vanilla for added depth of flavour. Good acidity keeps this wine is balance. (*** ½+)<br /><br />Katsaros …<br />A small family owned winery started in 1985 in the Mt. Olympus region near the village of Krania, here they grow just three grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.<br /><br />Wines of Katsaros …<br />We only tasted the one: 2009 Chardonnay, which was very tight and needs time to come into its own.Michael Pinkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com