The 2005 RAMNISTA is all Xinomavro. It is well on the elegant side in the mid-palate, light, high toned, tight and bright, with a bit of funk on the nose, including a whiff of prunes. There might be some volatile acidity here. There is grip on the finish. I liked its texture and its mouthfeel best. The tannins take about two hours or so to moderate to a point where the wine is reasonably balanced. The modest mid-palate coupled with the high toned and somewhat astringent finish gives it a rather austere demeanor. Tasted twice, the pruney note was less pronounced in the second bottle. There were 1,500 cases produced. Drink now-2016. Kir-Yianni was created in 1997, intended to be a premium winery for Boutari, one of Greece’s landmark wine companies. It was named for Boutari’s founder, helped develop its local appellation (Naoussa) and became identified with the Xinomavro grape, one of Greece’s popular native grapes.Importer: VOS Selections, New York, N.Y.; tel: (212) 967-6948