Last night, Kara and I hit up Opa! in downtown Los Gatos.
We are both HUGE fans of Greek food, but what really got me stoked was when I took a look at their wine list…
It's all Greek to me.
I don’t know much about Greek wine (Why would I? They’ve only been making the stuff since the seventeenth century B.C.), so I asked our server for some help.
“I’m thinking about having the lamb pita. Which of the Greek wines would you suggest?”
“Well,” she responds with all sincerity, “it is tough to compare these to any wine that you would be familiar with… They’re just soooooo different. If you like a lighter, juicier wine, I would suggest the Saint George.”
“Sounds good to me. I’ll take it.”
“Let me bring you a taste first,” she offers, “just to make sure you like it.”
“Hell to the yeah, foo!” would have been an awesome way to respond, but instead I just gave her a thumbs up.
After a sample, I quickly approved the wine and was served a full glass…
Skouras 2007 Saint Geroge Nemea. Opa! *Que the Smashing of Hella Plates*
The Skouras 2007 Saint George Nemea is classified as OPAP (Wine of Appellation of Origin of Superior Quality) by the Greek government. This high-altitude red from the Southern Greek region of Nemea is made in a dry style from 100% Aghiorghitiko. Skouras, by the way, is listed as one of Kevin Zraly’s favorite Greek wine producers.
Here’s the breakdown…
Color: Light red. You can see my fingers through the wine. Look at the picture, foo!
Nose: Crushed red apples and berries.
Taste: This wine is very juicy. Lots of raspberry and cranberry. There is almost a hint of sweetness to this wine, but it is more juicy than anything else. There is a nice, crisp, short finish on this.
Score: It’s tough to give the Skouras a score, because (as warned by the server) it doesn’t taste like anything else. This wine is pleasant, and I would assume indicative of the style. I’ll give it an 86, and suggest that you try it the next time you get an opportunity.
Now, onto the food…
Kara and I split the Fiery Feta Dip. Chunky and dope!
Lamb Pita with Opa Fries. Yum!
Life is always better with a little lamb.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
Tags: Aghiorghitiko, Fiery Feta Dip, Greek, Jeff, Kevin Zraly, Lamb Pita, Opa!, OPAP, Skouras 2007 Saint Geroge Nemea, Stay Rad
Stay Rad 
November 6, 2011 at 1:46 pm |
I went to greece last summer. Sick white wines in santorini. Asyrtico is a great grape varietal. I visited the atlantis winery, the first wine on the menu
November 6, 2011 at 1:59 pm |
Thank you, Jonny.
I’m a hit that up…
The wines, anyways.
Once I save some duckets, I’ll hit up the country too.
November 12, 2011 at 2:07 pm |
I heard they’re closing Greece because they spent all their money on Italian wines, so you may want to plan a trip to Italy instead. Speaking of Italy, what has two thumbs and wants you to review some Italian wines? This guy! (if you could see me, I’d be pointing to myself with my thumbs. Clever, eh?).
Next time you hit up Opa!, try their saganaki.
Mmmmmm,
D’Arnold
November 13, 2011 at 1:13 pm |
Thanks for reading, Mr. Thevegetarian.