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$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
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$39.90
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$39.10
Located in Imerovigli, the sub-region of Oia Santorini, Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vines (Kouloura) average...
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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 - Case of 12
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$36.48
Baijiu can be an acquired taste at first, particularly to a novice drinker. In its sense of texture and flavour...
750ml
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$17.94
$18.79
12 bottles:
$17.58
Colour: Straw-yellow with typical greenish hues.
Nose: Wide, delightful, wildflower, almonds scent, white and yellow...
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$32.80
6 bottles:
$32.14
750ml
Bottle:
$35.94
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$35.22
An intoxicating frisson of sea breeze, preserved lemon and floral notes which pervade the linear texture and steely...
750ml - Case of 12
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$21.92
A fresh, simple but attractive Gavi here with sliced apples, pears and nectarines. Scented, pure and floral on the...
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$15.94
12 bottles:
$15.62
Soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Heavenly bouquet reminiscent of Almond trees in bloom. Lush...
750ml
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$34.86
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
$40.00
Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a rich profile...
750ml
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$142.95
Distilled by Hans Reisetbauer, this is like an amplified version of his 12 year old (see below). Red pears,...
750ml
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$81.46
6 bottles:
$80.66
Burning cedar, chocolate-flavored tobacco notes, and sooty ash pierce through this powerful whisky's smoky aromas,...
750ml
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$42.53
$44.77
Peppery spice rubs, light vanilla, and whipped cream meet a stealthy growth of grassy peat smoke, leading to aromas...
750ml
Bottle:
$28.58
$30.08
6 bottles:
$23.40
Our Grape and ginger transfusion flavored soju is a genuinely bold spin on the classic cocktail, the perfect balance...
Assyrtiko Cabernet Sauvigon Cortese Other Whiskey 750ml
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
What is Retsina?
The Cortese white wine grape varietal has been grown in and around south Piedmont, Italy, for at least five hundred years. Its delicate nature and moderate acidity have made it a favorite with people around the world, and it is most commonly served alongside the excellent seafood and shellfish dishes of the part of Italy it is traditionally grown in. Cortese grapes are easily identifiable by their lime and greengage flavors, and their generally delicate and medium bodied character. Cortese wines are also notable for their freshness and crispness, again, making them an ideal match for seafood. Whilst colder years often produce harsher, more acidic Cortese wines, practices such as allowing malolactic fermentation can solve any such problems and still produce delicious white wines made from this varietal.