ForgottenGrapes.com founder Chris Kern and wine writer Allison Levine are joined by father and son winemaking team James & Manoli Boutzoukas of Boutz Cellars for a lively discussion about the challenges of home winemaking in Florida, why Greek wine varietals don’t have the same foothold in California as their Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese brethren, how female-driven Minoan (Cretan) culture really is, and how Boutz Cellars is truly a full family affair. Plus, a tasting of four of their stand-out selections.
Wines Tasted:
2021 MELISSES Paso Robles Adelaida District Estate Rose (50% Grenache/50% Mourvedre)
2019 DASOS Paso Robles Adelaida District Estate Mourvedre
2020 LABRYS Paso Robles Adelaida District Estate Red Blend (75% Cab/25% Syrah)
2020 TAVROS Paso Robles Adelaida District Estate Petit Sirah