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$13, 3 stars, 87 points, dessert wine, greece, Mavrodaphne, patras, Peloponnese
Medium garnet colored with high viscosity (15% ABV), which is expected. The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of prune, baked strawberry, walnut, raisins, soaked oak, (wafting alcohol, burning my nostrils!) and dried herbs. The palate is sweet with medium (+) acidity, a full body and medium tannins. Flavors of stewed and baked plums, strawberry and blueberry with walnuts, raisins and old oak. The finish is long, held that way by the potent alcohol yet nicely balanced with acidity and a a touch of tannic grip. I love dessert wines so this one is a treat to savor after our grilled steaks with blue cheese sauce. Drink this non-vintage wine on purchase. It gets 87 points from me and for $13, 3 stars. Salut….


