Thymiopoulos Vineyards — Vrana Petra 2017

To cut to the chase: the Vrana Petra 2017 from Thymiopoulos is the best Greek red wine tasted in the course of this comprehensive Xinomavro exploration — ranking even above the Antigone 2004 from Economou. From the moment it's poured, it fills the room with intense aromas. The polished tannins and endless finish create an experience that goes beyond what one would typically expect from Xinomavro. While the Earth and Sky from the same producer is highly regarded, this is simply a different league. 99+ points. The gap to the next best PDO Naoussa wines in this tasting was, unfortunately, very large.