The New Vintage from Sigalas Stuns
We opened the newly released vintage of the Greek wine Sigalas Asirtiko Athiri last week. We've always enjoyed this wine. Vintage after vintage, it's always a good, solid, great tasting wine. That being said, the first sip of the 2011 vintage was jolting.
It provided an instant blast of REFRESHING, BREATHTAKING, MOUTHWATERING DELICIOUSNESS. We couldn't stop raving about this wine as we drank it. It thoroughly captured our attention. As much as we drink and evaluate wine, that's no easy task. We're going to go out on a limb and tell you something important.
Sigalas Asirtiko Athiri needs to be on your radar.
You don't need Greek food to enjoy this wine. It's luscious on its very own. It has delightful acidity, succulent fruit, and terrific balance. Apparently the Wine Advocate agrees.
"The 2011 Asirtiko / Athiri is 75% Assyrtiko with 25% Athiri. It is fragrant and lovely this year, and a terrific value. Given the blend, this will never have the pure depth and power of the top end of the lineup, but its aromatics and elegance are utterly charming and it has a lot to offer in its own, more personable style.
Tinged with some lemon-lime early on, it eventually became more harmonious while remaining perky, showing viscosity and personality. It becomes quite mouth-coating as it warms.
Retasted the next day, it was, if anything, even better, crisp but harmonious, a little more complex and still persistent. This is a lovely effort in this vintage, one of the finest values in the report. Drink now-2018.” (Wine Advocate)
Wine Advocate: 90 points
$19.99/bottle or $191.90/12 pack case ($15.99/bottle) or just $15.99/bottle in a mixed case of wine.
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