Artemis Karamolegos Winery, Santorini (Greece) Assyrtiko 2022

 The Santorini Assyrtiko 34 from Artemis Karamolegos Winery provides a delicious introduction to this classic Greek grape.  This is a pure and complex white that will age well, but is a delicious treat even on release.  Santorini is the remnant of a volcano that erupted with cataclysmic force some 3500 years ago, leaving a range of recently-formed volcanic rock in its wake.  It is difficult to grow grapes here, but the volcanic soils and sparse growing conditions yield wines of considerable power and depth.  The 2022 Artemis Karamolegos 34 Assyrtiko offers a bouquet of peach, apple, lemon peel, flowers and spice.  The flavors are pure and exciting, with peach, pear, apple and lemon fruit flavors underlain by subtle honey, herb and spice tones.  Try it now or over the next five years.