Yannis Assyrtiko

My expectations were elevated for this wine, given the hype surrounding Assyrtiko (as the go-to Greek grape for white lovers) and Santorini wines, in general. It was definitely not a bad wine, with a nice mineral dryness (think the volcanic rock that is Santorini) with a nice citrus sweetness to match. The finish is good but its acidity didn't jive with my palate. Maybe a better pairing would save this one: seafood or salty, spicy tapas instead of my slightly too sweet Asian-inspired lettuce chicken wraps.

I noticed the similar Nykteri (pressed at night) from the same winery for sale this weekend. I'll have to pick that one up next time I'm replenishing whites. Maybe I'll like that one better, or maybe I'm just a Moschofilero man.

I received the Assyrtiko as a gift, but I imagine it retails for around $14 most places.