Oenops Xinomav Raw 2019 (750ml) South Coast Oakville isn’t too hot

Oakville isn’t too hot

The wine is focused with intensely bright and lifted citrus and melon aromas that are offset with savory tones that add complexity and pleasure to the aromatics

on the western of the Colli Orientali del Friuli – a pre-Alps range of hills that separate Friuli from Slovenia

and his wines exude that easygoing grace

under the appellation Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Oenops Xinomav Raw 2019 (750ml) South Coast Oakville isn’t too hotOenops is an exciting, minimal intervention winery based in Drama, but they source grapes from all over Greece. This 100% xinomavro, sourced from 40 year old vines in Naoussa and 60 year old vines in Rapsani, is fermented and aged for six months in amphorae and produced without added sulphites hence Xinomavraw! Its aromas include wild cherries, plums and herbs while the palate is unoaked, juicy, pure and red fruited.