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$35.20
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$34.50
Aromas of limes, green apples, umami, salt and seashells with some granite undertones. Medium-bodied with bright...
750ml - Case of 12
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$18.34
The Flysch Txakolina is very good. It leaves an exciting impression: lively, appetizing and very enjoyable. And that...
750ml
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$11.70
Broad and creamy on the palate but trimmed by well-cut acidity, this balanced white shows a pleasing range of baked...
750ml
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$39.94
$43.09
Shows a slightly plump edge to the mix of date, singed hazelnut and toffee flavors before a racy back end takes over,...
750ml
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$17.09
12 bottles:
$16.75
Lemon green wine, with golden hues, clear and bright with intense fruit flavor highlighting pear, apple and peach.On...
750ml - Case of 12
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$19.11
A pale yellow with light green iridescence in color with floral aromas and intensely fruity with citrus touches. The...
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750ml
Bottle:
$35.93
$37.20
The 2022 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko (usually producing around 100,000 bottles), is unoaked and...
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750ml
Bottle:
$44.94
12 bottles:
$44.04
Located in Imerovigli, the sub-region of Oia Santorini, Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vines (Kouloura) average...
750ml
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$14.85
12 bottles:
$14.55
This is a vibrant white showing aromas of pears, white flowers, puffed rice and lemon verbena. Medium-bodied, so...
750ml
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$35.94
12 bottles:
$35.22
This is showing aromas of salted almonds, white flowers, honey and golden apples. It’s medium- to full-bodied with...
750ml
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$27.92
12 bottles:
$27.36
Sourced from Rorick Heritage Vineyard, a 2,000 ft. elevation vineyard high in the Sierra Foothills with...
750ml
Bottle:
$21.94
12 bottles:
$21.50
Tangy and pleasing with juicy flavors of tropical fruits and spices.
750ml
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$34.86
$35.99
Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of Santorini in...
750ml
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$38.90
Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a rich profile...
750ml
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$22.94
$25.20
Pure and mineral nose full of sea shells, lime and green apples. Blistering acidity cuts through the taut,...
750ml
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$18.90
$21.20
Etiqueta Verde, or ‘Green Label,’ is the entry-level offering from Granbazán. The grapes are hand-harvested and...
Albarino Assyrtiko Boal Hondarrabi Zuri 750ml
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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