Metaxa 12 Star 724826111213

Metaxa 12 Star 724826111213A blend of brandy matured for up to 12 years and muscat from the vineyards of Samos to produce an intense and flavoursome Greek brandy. In 1888 Spyros Metaxa, by blending only the finest matured wine distillates with the selected sun soaked grapes of Attica, created this distinctive spirit giving it a unique smooth and mellow taste, neat, or on the rocks. The exact formula has remained a closely guarded secret ever since. Radiant amber in colour, the

replacing Brut Premier

beeswax and hazelnuts

This ought to be a must-stock on any serious wine list and should be handsold to anyone who claims the dont like sherry

As the taste soaks in deeper

The result is a wine at a very affordable price-point that has had the benefit of maturation in the best possible new oak

The soil is sandy

The vineyard soils are alluvial in origin

sometimes as much as 40% to ensure the consistency of the House style

In 2002 the construction of the new winery was started

Described as "sublimely fresh with depth and a complex flavour with a mouth-feel that can only be described as unctuous"

stainless steel vats for a cool fermentation to retain the varietal purity and bright fruit aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc

we have bought our first vineyard in France