Carrying the heavy legacy after the striking distinctions of its predecessor, Ocean Red 2014 by Idaia Winery proves that the apple did not fell far from the tree.
The Cretan Mandilaria and the cosmopolitan Syrah meet in a blend that shows exemplary behavior in time and in the barrel where it remained for 12 months.
Although low-key, the couple and oenologists Vasilis Laderos and Poppy Volitaki have fanatic fans in the wine world who eagerly await their next achievements. Investing in the excellent raw material of their vineyard in the area of Dafnes in Heraklion, risking late harvests, they succeed to reach the tasty and aromatic complexity of their wine to its limits.
It is no coincidence that the vineyard is located in the oldest perhaps of Europe's vineyards, tracing back to the Minoan period.
Do not be afraid to age it for at least eight more years. It is worth the wait.
And the collection of awards continues ...