Lyrarakis, Crete (Greece) Dafni 2021

 won’t be to everyone’s taste, but if you like Gin & Tonics, this may be for you.  Dafni is a white variety whose name translates to laurel or bay leaf in Greek, and Lyrarakis saved it from near extinction.  The Lyrarakis estate is a family vineyard and winery producing wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties, single variety, and single-vineyard wines.  The 2021 Dafni has distinctive botanical and herbal notes of minty leaf, rosemary, green eucalyptus, and menthol.  This is crisp, fresh, and interesting.  This is a lighter-styled wine with a lively, refreshing finish.  It is worth exploring with the right food matchup — perhaps hummus, shrimp, or dolma.  But experiment on your own as Dafni is truly a delight!