This wine is a worthy successor to the fabulous 2012! Full-bodied, this oak-aged Assyrtiko exudes toast, peach, pineapple, citrus, red apple, honey, anise and bay leaf. The palate is a combination of cream and acidity with a brilliant finale. Singular superb Santorini!
The Black of Kalavryta is an indigenous Greek grape that almost disappeared a decade ago. Thankfully, a handful of producers have started to repopulate in the vineyards of Achaia, located in the western portion of the Peloponnese. Stylistically, this wine reminds me of a solid Gamay with its pale colour and flavours of cherry, plum, black pepper, spice and red flowers. Soft and easy-drinking, it should be served chilled, and paired with charcuterie or tomato-based dishes.
Organically grown and fermented via natural yeasts, this is a real crowd pleaser what with all of its cherry, raspberry, chocolate and spice/pepper personality. Fresh acid and soft tannins complete the package.
Most Roditis tends be a neutral product, but this wine kicks it up a notch with its peach, honey, apple, yeast and mineral profile. Linear; there is fine length and fresh acid. Chill well and serve with fresh water fish or oysters on the half shell.
This is a blend of the local Malagousia and Assyrtiko varieties producing a pale straw-coloured wine, with a white peach and floral nose. It's beautifully balanced, light, crisp and elegant. Just a pleasure to drink.
Another great performance from Sigalas! This single-vineyard Assyrtiko, made from vines over 50 years old, spent 18 months on its lees so as to give more complexity. It pumps out massive quantities of peach, pear, honey, white flowers, oregano, citrus and volcanic minerals. Full bodied; there is brisk acidity and great length, ensuring 7 to 8 years of cellaring.
Every sip of this wine evokes memories of whitewashed homes, azure waters, bucket-list sunsets and the freshest seafood possible. The average age of the vines used in the production of this wine were 150 years and because of this, it churns out a complex mix of white peach, banana, toast, mineral, lemon and apple. High acidity, great concentration and a long aftertaste will allow this wine to age until 2022.