Lyrarakis Mandilari Plakoura 2018 (750ml) Lacrima sweet tobacco and just a

sweet tobacco and just a hint of cedar

Each varietal was fermented independent of each other on native yeasts then blended just before bottling

same grapes

It opens slowly but steadily with multifaceted aromas of peach skin

a complex nose of ripe red fruit and spicy overtones

Lyrarakis Mandilari Plakoura 2018 (750ml) Lacrima sweet tobacco and just aDeep, glowing cherry red. Rich, intense aroma of ripe tart red cherries, spice and a leathery sweetness with some dried cherry notes rather like cherry liqueur chocolates. Firm, chewy tannins, high acid, youthful impression of wild berries. Very marked tannins at the moment that need a chunk of meat to offset the chewy structure. Not really ready yet unless you have a steak to hand but it has clear ageing potential. Id love to taste this and the