The 2022 Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard is unoaked and dry and comes in at 12.97% alcohol. On the elegant and bright side this year—the 2022s seem to have good acidity and freshness—this still doesn't lack for concentration of flavor and mouth-coating texture. The pure pears and citrus notes combine to make this delectable even now. In bottle about four months when tasted, this does show some immaturity, and it will likely be better in the summer. It won't take long to come around, though, and it looks like another winner. This will hold a few years, but there is no real point to holding it too long. It will be great this summer, and I'd drink it then or in its first two or three years to take advantage of its exuberance, flavor and freshness. The questions about development tend to give these a bit of a ceiling. Still, it is worth noting that this 2022 was still vigorous and and not completely developed when retasted a couple of days later. It is just irresistible. Let's lean up a bit for the moment.
91 points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate (Mar 2023)
Pretty nose of peaches, honeysuckle, apples and lemons. Fruity, soft and medium-bodied, with sharp acidity and a refreshing finish. Vegan. Drink now.
91 points, James Suckling (Sep 2023)
Lively floral and white stone fruit aromas laced with fresh grass, white pepper and cardamom notes. Very enticing fragrance with a pleasant and crisp mouthfeel. Light, balanced and perfect for summer. Grapes are from high altitude (600m above sea level) destemmed, followed by cold soak, skin contact and temperature controlled fermentation. Aged on lees for two months with regular stirring.
91 points, Victoria Daskal, Decanter (Jun 2023)
This floral white shows a lovely interplay between juicy melon and white peach fruit flavors and a salty, mineral-driven underpinning. Medium-bodied, with soft citrus peel acidity and a touch of plushness to the texture, revealing accents of lime blossoms and ginger on the finish. Drink now. 33,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.
90 points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator (Dec 2023)
Elegant and bright, this single-vineyard Malagousia from northwesern Macedonia all but dances in the glass. It pours a pale straw color and bursts onto the nose and palate with lots of ripe stone fruit, honeysuckle and candied citrus notes, plus some faint floral flavors. Racy acidity throughout will have you reaching for your next sip, while the round, structured palate makes the wine equally suited to happy hour or the dinner table.
90 points, Emily Saladino, Wine Enthusiast (Mar 2024)
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