Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro Jeunes Vignes 2024

Whilst there is a lot to be admired about the concentration and depth that old vines can bestow, there is also undeniable charm in a blushingly pretty, vivacious beauty like this one - but also plenty of complexity. It's the purity of fruit - all very primary, luscious, fresh yet poised - that makes wines like this just lip-smackingly good. Apostolos Thymiopoulos is the Master of Xinomavro and knows not to do too much with this fabulous grape whose natural facets (Gamay meets Nebbiolo, with lovely red fruit, but some tannic grip) should be celebrated in their purest form. Such great value for such a delightful wine.