A 50/50 Syrah-Cabernet blend typically shows blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, smoked meat, and a touch of dried Mediterranean herb with full body and structured tannins. The 2018 Greek vintage was good.
- Varietal
- Syrah (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) — international varieties grown in Crete
- Region
- Greece / Crete
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged
The producer
Gavalas Wines is a Greek producer with roots in Santorini, with this bottling sourced from Crete. Greek wines blending international varieties (Syrah, Cabernet) have become more common in recent decades alongside indigenous-variety wines.
What critics say
Not known specifically
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, lamb shoulder with rosemary, hard aged cheeses