GREECE, CYPRUS & MALTA WON GOLD GOLD
Red Sweet white
1 Best in show (see p41)
2 Platinum (see p65)
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A succulent, salty mineral character and vibrant drive of citrus acidity underpin notes of white peach, lemon posset and fresh lime blossom.
95 Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Turtles Malagouzia, Florina, Macedonia 2023 (13%)
£17.45-£19.95 Hedonism, Maltby & Greek, NY Wines, Shelved Wine, Strictly Wine, The Old Bridge Wine Shop, Vinvm $16-$22 B-21, Calvert Woodley, Empire Wine, Saratoga Wine Exchange, Suburban Wines & Spirits, The Cellar d’Or, Wine.com, Zachys Fresh peaches, green mangoes and dried ginger surround a super-fresh limestone mineral core. Mouthwatering and tangy, with enduring herbal characters on the finish.
95 Estate Argyros, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Aegean Islands 2022 (14%)
£32.90-£42 Cellar Next Door, Epinoia, Hennings, NY Wines, P&K Golden Wines, Theatre of Wine, Vindinista $36-$50 Widely available
An intoxicating frisson of sea breeze, preserved lemon and floral notes, with a linear texture and a steely backbone of acidity. Glowing with vibrancy and verve.
95 Mikra Thira, Nikteri, Santorini, Aegean Islands 2022 (13.5%)
£50
$65
Glowing with green mango, kiwi, nectarine and apricot fruit cut through by a striking saline purity. Textured and luscious with a long finish.
95 Seméli, Moschofilero, Mantinia, Peloponnese 2023 (12.5%)
£16-£20 Corney & Barrow, Duncan Murray, Eclectic Wines, Epinoia, Novel Wines
POA $ Athenee Importers & Distributors
Great varietal character, with deliciously fragrant Turkish delight, honeysuckle and stone fruit notes. Well defined, with a fleshy texture and a vibrant line of refreshing citrus acidity. Long and sumptuous.
95 Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Hedgehog Xinomavro, Amyndeon, Macedonia 2021 (14%)
£21-£26 Maltby & Greek, Must & Lees, Shelved Wine, Strictly Wine, Uncorked, Vinvm, Wine Poole, Winesquare $20-$27 Widely available
A delicate style, with ripples of red berry, white tea and rose circling the nose and palate. Designed for endless sipping. Pure joy.
95 Estate Manolesakis, Exis Red, Drama, Macedonia 2023 (12.6%)
£15.50-£16.50 Corking Wines,
Great Wines Direct, Hallgarten Wines, Strictly Wine
Bursting with wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry and cassis fruit, and a gorgeous lift of dried roses. Soft and billowing, with vivacious acidity and a long, juicy finish.
95 Kir-Yianni, Diaporos Xinomavro, Imathia, Macedonia 2019 (14%)
£50.13 Epinoia
Red plums, cherries and dried herbs flit across the palate and fuse seamlessly with silky chocolate ganache and a savoury black olive character.
96 Artemis Karamolegos, Vinsanto, Santorini, Aegean Islands 2010 (10.8%)
£42-£49.80/50cl Amathus Drinks, Hedonism, WoodWinters
$64/50cl Mr D
The epitome of concentration, encompassing dark raisined fruit, candied mango, frankincense and milk
tannins, tense acidity. Packed with red cherries, dark plums and violets, all drawn together by a black olive finish.
95 Bergerie du Capucin, Larmanela, Pic St-Loup 2020
(14.5%)
POA $ Cynthia Hurley French Wines Enticing dark fruits are given a bit of zing by notes of juniper and mint. Pure and impressive, with harmonious freshening acidity and velvety tannins. Very long and refined.