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Manousakis Winery

Crete, Greece

Vatolakkos, Chania, Crete, Greece, 73005

Manousakis Winery produces some of the best wines in Crete. Utilising both local and international varieties, Alexandra, the youngest daughter of founder Ted Manousakis now looks after the property. The wines are made in Chania PGI area of western Crete, in the foothills of the Lefka Ori Mountains.

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Vinorandum rated wines from Manousakis Winery


Chania PGI “Nostos Pink”
Chania PGI “Nostos Pink”
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2022
Grenache (40%)Romeiko (40%)Syrah (20%)
“In the vein of Provence, a delicate pink hue captures the elegance of the wine with its bright nose of citrus, raspberry, and garden herbs. Bright on the palate, a backbone of vibrant acidity frames crunchy pomegranate and spring strawberry notes. Fresh, crisp, and flavorful, it's everything you want in a Sunday afternoon garden party rosé.”
90 Lauren Mowery
Crete PGI “Mrs Red Blend”
Crete PGI “Mrs Red Blend”
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2022
Syrah (70%)Romeiko (30%)
“Aromatics sing of cool springtime fruits, crunchy red berries, and savory forest floor. Gently rustic tannins show a slight bitter edge. Though meant for a weeknight tonic after a day of domestic chores by the “Mrs.” (according to the label?!) there’s more to this package than easygoing flavor.”
88 Lauren Mowery
Chania PGI “Nostos” Syrah
Chania PGI “Nostos” Syrah
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2018
Syrah (100%)
“The meaty, smoky, spicy nose follows through to the juicy palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, a throughline of bright acidity supports additional flavors of muddled blackberry and plum laced with tobacco, black pepper, and clove. Satisfying with a moderately long finish, drink now or in another 2-3 years.”
92 Lauren Mowery
Crete PGI “Nostos” Roussanne
Crete PGI “Nostos” Roussanne
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2022
Roussanne (100%)
“Exhilarating nose of peaches and apple blossoms leads to a silky, elegant palate of orchard fruits, Italian parsley, and citrus pith. Full-bodied with balanced alcohol and acidity, finishes just shy of long.”
91 Lauren Mowery
Crete PGI “Nostos Alexandra's”
Crete PGI “Nostos Alexandra's”
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2018
Grenache (40%)Syrah (40%)Mourvèdre (20%)
“A feral note on the nose, both musky and earthy, speaks to the Syrah and Mourvèdre in this red blend. Vibrant red fruits from Grenache elevate the profile and lend a pinch of saline seasoning to the blood-iron core. A full-bodied, dense, unfiltered expression of Crete’s primal character.”
91 Lauren Mowery
Crete “Nostos Blend”
Crete “Nostos Blend”
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2018
GrenacheMourvèdreRoussanneSyrah
“Despite the northward nudge in alcohol, this red blend shows good balance, offering generous, open red and blue fruits and evolving tertiary flavors of leather and pepper spice. Full-bodied with a touch of cocoa bitters and campfire smoke on the finish, ready to drink now.”
89 Lauren Mowery
Chania PGI “Nostos” Grenache
Chania PGI “Nostos” Grenache
Manousakis Winery, Crete, Greece
2020
Grenache (100%)
“Rather than the sun-ripened exuberance of Grenache from comparably warm climates, this version takes a darker, brooding turn towards spice, black raspberry, and bramble fruit, finishing with a hint of bitterness. Full-bodied with firm acidity, allow for a few hours of decanting.”
90 Lauren Mowery
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