Assyrtiko, “thalassitis,” Gai’a, Santorini, Greece 2016

Artemis Karamolegos

34 Santorini Ancestral Vines Dry Assyrtiko 2016

erto l
9.2

in goes the corkscrew and out is the cork
pour in the glass, sniff and “damn…”
pour in da Boss’s glass, sniff and double “damn… gimme more”. twenty minute battle of short pours later and it all gone:-)
seriously though,
bottle shows MUCH better than previous in November 2021. the acid is just right now. few left to consume over next few months (why wait if it perfect now (‘sides acid dropped a lot in six months)) If i get one for meself (sorry Boss) maybe i’ll update the tasting notes.
Or get yer own “damn” bottle(s) and know for yourself:-)
— 4 years ago

Glinavos

Vlahiko Dry Red Blend 2016

I love Greek wine. They really get the idea. Light bodied, could be chilled. Like eating a eating a blueberry tart and drink a lambic with salt water riding up against the bottle. but Willy wonka style - so it’s all in this wine — 6 years ago

Sklavos Winery

Metagitnion Vin Blanc De Table White Blend 2016

Beautiful. Ripe apricot and white tea aromas. Fruit and tea on the palate as well. — 7 years ago

Ktima Gerovassiliou

Epanomi Malagousia 2016

Summer obsession. Floral with mineral and spice notes. With food or without - lovely. — 7 years ago

Tselepos

Mantinia Classic Moschofilero 2016

Not overly tart or sweet, but balanced and easy-drinking. Refreshing. — 7 years ago

Ktima Biblia Chora

Pangeon Assyrtiko Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Great blend at all aspects! — 8 years ago

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Alpha Estate

Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2016

Red berries, bit of baking spices, mild tannins, light/medium body #travelwine — 5 years ago

Laura and Mike liked this

Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Terra Petra Rapsani Xinomavro Blend 2016

All the expected characteristics: fruit-forward, light bodied, smooth transitions, just a touch of minerality. Very nice dinner wine. — 6 years ago

Skouras

Saint George Nemea Aghiorghitiko 2016

Rich, peppery, tastes like the first cold fall day. EOX wine club Nov 2019 — 7 years ago

Argyros

Estate French Oak Fermented Santorini Assyrtiko 2016

Love love this wine. Thanks to my fave student who brought it back from Greece for me. Dry, crisp, mineraly, but full on my mouth. A little lemon, tiny bit of idk green — 7 years ago

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Glinavos

Paleokerisio Traditional Semi-sparkling Ioannina Orange 2016

A friend who works in a wine shop brought it to go with Morrocan tanjine cooked food. Had it later- pleasantly sweet and orange peel flavor, then tangy, zingy at the end. A brown orange in color and the texture is slightly syrupy. Something saves it from being like cough syrup though. Wonky and worth a try. — 7 years ago

Artemis Karamolegos

Santorini Assyrtiko 2016

Intense lemon zest, slight notes of pine and petrol, and a fair amount of minerality: wet pebbles. Glistening, heart-thumping acidity on the palate with a creamy texture. Finish of yellow nectarine and a hint of nuttiness. Medium body. — 8 years ago

Kir-Yianni Estate

Ramnista Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2016

Earl Grey tea, cranberries, crunchy fall leaves. Really really nice — 5 years ago

Josh, Joshua and 3 others liked this

Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Young Vines Xinomavro 2016

Cathy Corison
9.0

Tasting Group 5/24/20. 2-meter café @ Corison Winery. My 3rd, Group 1st. Brett but still fruity. Red currants. Nice acidity — 6 years ago

Boutari

Santorini Assyrtiko 2016

Starting to enjoy Greek wines — 7 years ago

Andrew, Sharon and 3 others liked this

Argyros

Santorini Assyrtiko 2016

Cathy Corison
9.2

Blind, called Austrian. Snappy acidity and broad at the same time. Tasty with French onion soup. — 7 years ago

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Gaia (Gaia's Estate)

Nemea Agiorgitiko 2016

Rose petals, strawberries. Yes. — 7 years ago

Ktima Gerovassiliou

Single Vineyard Epanomi Malagousia 2016

A stunning white from Greece! Nose is rich with peach and grass, with the peach notes carrying over to the palate. Mouthfeel is viscous like a Gewürztraminer. Fortunately, there is a nice balance of mild sweetness and slight acidity that allows this wine to be paired beautifully with a wide variety of food. Tasted first alone, then alongside a spicy Chana Masala, and the Asiatic dish brought out wonderful aromatic floral notes. — 7 years ago

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Argyros

Estate Santorini Assyrtiko 2016

A little bolder, excellent flavor, would pair well red meat or stew. — 8 years ago