New Experiance, New Review

So my father in law called me two nights ago to invite my wife and I over for dinner last night. He said: We're having chicken" Oh, by the way I stopped at the LCBO and picked out a few bottles of wine for us to try."

So we went over last night, and he poured me a glass of white (we do all of our tastings blind). The wine was clear with a bit of a green tint to it with a fresh and aromatic nose. On my initial taste the wine was focused and tart, leading to a rich and almost bitter (in a good way) finish. Overall, the wine was intriguing: very pretty, floral, had good acidity and fruit, was well balanced and had some richness on the finish.

What was my first guess? I guessed Australia, and some sort of Semillion blend...
What was my second guess? I guessed maybe this wine was a Viognier?

Turns out it was the PAPAGIANNAKOS SAVATIANO 2007 a greek white from Mesogea, Attica, just north of Athens. According the winemaker, Papagiannakos believes that his vineyards are blessed by being close to the Temple of Artemis, Sanctuary to Dionysus, the God of Wine.


Here's what others had to say:

Best Buy Wine Enthusiast, September 2004
Savatiano 2003 - Savatiano is one of the most cultivated white grape varieties of Greece, often serving as the base for retsina. But this effort shows how good it can be, melding slightly nutty scents with peachy, melony fruit. It's plump and medium weight, finishing fresh and clean with a squirt of grapefruit.


This wine opens up a whole new door for me, and I can't wait to try my next greek wine (I'll make it a red).

Details:

PAPAGIANNAKOS SAVATIANO 2007
CSPC # 674119
Closure: synthetic cork
Alc: 12%
Price: $11.95