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As always, the nose is intense and exotic, sporting salted lemon and quince, oatmeal and a hint of white flowers. The...
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This has notes of grapefruit, toasted pineapple, grilled herbs and beeswax. It’s full-bodied, layered and...
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Subdued notes of ripe pear suggest mellowness. The palate adds fitting, bright freshness and provides a very...
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The 2022 Blanco is an unoaked blend of 52% Sémillon, 28% Chenin Blanc and 20% Pedro Giménez from old parral...
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This Gemischter Satz is named "Kosmopolit" as it comes from five sites on both sides of the Danube.
The grapes are...
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Quibia gets its name from a aspirational worry-free state of mind. The wine is the brainchild of Miquelangel Cerda...
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A blend of Lledoner Blanc and Roig (Grenache Blanc and Gris) that Anna Espelt grows in her Mas Marés vineyard....
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The 2022 White Wine Helluva Vineyard is a blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer. The nose features...
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Crisp, clean, dry, and delicious white wine from France's beautiful and wild Atlantic coast.
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Ashes & Diamonds Blanc is a fully ripe and textured, yet bright, zesty and supremely age-worthy blend of Sauvignon...
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Complex and succulent, showing yellow apple and waxy star fruit flavors that mingle with lanolin, honeysuckle and a...
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• Roussanne & Marsanne.
• Sourced from 20 year old vines in Yangarra Vineyard, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, 175...
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• Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Rkatsiteli (an indigenous grape from Georgia), Chenin Blanc &...
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Bright and clear pale-yellow wine with green glints. Intense aromas of lemon, lime and white flowers, ripe tropical...
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Rounded aromas of pear, bright citrus and jasmine make for a floral nose on this bottling. The palate dries up very...
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Following in the tradition of Alsace, this Edelzwicker bottling is a blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Finger...
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The Result is a wine that is both fresh and rich, a rare combination that appeals to all the parts of the palate. The...
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Pale yellow color with steely reflections. Floral
aromas from the Mediterranean. In the nose, we detect white flowers...
Assyrtiko White Blend Xinomavro 2010 2022 Wine
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?
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.