Evan – Wine Specialist, Woodland Hills

In the mood for something different? Want to explore the geeky side of wine? Wevegot something to fit the bill. Domaine Glinavos Paleokerisio is a semi-sparkling orangewine from the Ioannina region of Greece. Consisting of an indigenous white varietalDebina (roughly 97%) and a red variety, Vlahiko (3%), and undergoing about 12 days ofskin contact, this wine pours a gorgeous amber-orange color. This semi-dry wine has acomplex aromatic profile, featuring notes of baked apple, butter, apricot, and warmingspices like cinnamon and cloves. Its light, frothy carbonation and mild oxidation take it tothe next level, drinking like a cross between a natural wine, hard apple cider, and a sourbeer. With its unique balance of gentle sweetness and a slightly tannic finish, its a trulyversatile wine that screams for a cheese plate featuring nuts and dried fruits. This wineis a little off the beaten path but brings so much to the party, definitely cork dorkapproved.