Domaine Sigalas, Santorini (Cyclades, Greece) Assyrtiko 2018

 Domaine Sigalas’ Santorini Assyrtiko is becoming a legend among Greek wines.  It is a consistently superb white that ages beautifully but provides a delicious tasting experience even in its youth.  The 2018 vintage continues an admirable string of winemaking successes.  The Assyrtiko vines grown in Santorini’s deep volcanic soils yield small quantities of concentrated fruit.  The happy result is richly-textured wines of considerable depth and complexity.  The 2018 Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko shows scents of lemon, peach, pineapple, honey, and subtle herbs.  On the palate, pure citrus, peach and tropical fruit flavors are backed by hints of honey and herbs.  The layering of fruit and herb flavors gives the wine a rich texture, underscored by a bracing, crisp acidity.  This wine will develop nicely for several more years in the cellar.