Skouras Saint George (75cl, 13.5%)

Skouras Saint George is a dry red wine from Nemea, Greece, made entirely from Agiorgitiko. Domaine Skouras is based in Argolida and sources fruit from selected vineyards across five villages within the Nemea appellation, where vines sit at an average altitude of roughly 1,640 feet. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel before maturation in neutral French barriques, with additional bottle ageing before release. The nose opens with ripe black cherry and plum, layered with blackberry, raspberry, clove, cinnamon, dried thyme, tobacco and hazelnut. The palate is bright and fruit-driven, with juicy cherry and plum, then chocolate, sweet spice and faint smokiness, carried by smooth, ripe tannins and a thread of minerality. The finish is moderately long, with sour cherry, black pepper and a hint of vanilla.