Lyrarakis Mandilari Plakoura 2018 (750ml) Lacrima and wineries

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Lyrarakis Mandilari Plakoura 2018 (750ml) Lacrima and wineriesDeep, 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