Rose

The northern expanses of Greece are home to one of the most delicious and overlooked red grapes in the wine world: Xinomavro (pronounced she-no-mauve-rho), which is famously deep, dark, and highly structured. The grapes have high acidity, and wines made with them can traditionally age for quite a while.

This rosé is an incredibly fun take from Kir-Yianni, a fantastic producer in the north close to the country of North Macedonia. The Xinomavro in L’Esprit du Lac Rosé comes from vines on the shores of Lake Vegoritida. The nose starts with floral aromas and reveals layers of apricot, white peach, wild strawberry, and subtle herbal notes. The same fine complexity rolls into the mouthfeel that balances crispness offset by a delicate touch of tannins.