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Demetria Estate

This range from Demetria was among the most thrilling I tasted for many reasons, not the least of which is the superb value many of these wines offer. The winery has been owned by John and Sandra Zahoudanis, who pay respect to their Greek heritage in the names of these wines. Philippe Armenier, best known for his work at Domaine Marcoux, consults on the vineyard work. The estate pursues biodynamic farming. The wines are fermented with ambient yeasts, aged in neutral oak (mostly puncheons) and bottled unfined and unfiltered. A spring frost in 2008 and heat spikes later in the year conspired to reduce yields to a dramatic 0.80 tons per acre. The wines, though, are stunning. Demetria has to be considered one of the most exciting 'new' wineries in California's Central Coast. Unfortunately I was not able to taste the estate's Pinots and Chardonnays, but I will address that oversight next year.

From Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011) by Antonio Galloni

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2009 CUVEE PAPOU

Release Price: $28

Color: White

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