Yannis Athanasakopoulos 10/3/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 10/3/21

Contino Reserva 2016, Viñedos de Contino

This single-vineyard Rioja is complex and balanced and delivers a lot of pleasure.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 10/1/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 10/1/21

Roditis 2015, Tetramythos Winery

Tetramythos winery crafts one of the best wines from Roditi, and it is interesting to see how this undervalued grape evolved over time.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/29/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/29/21

Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough Sun

The fantastic label tells the most: cheerful, naked and up!

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/27/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/27/21

Scalunera 2020, Torre Mora

Nerello Mascalese is the noblest grape of Sicily, giving quality wines in different styles from the traditional method Spumante to trendy rose and fine red.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/25/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/25/21

Alion 2017, Tempos Vega Sicilia

Top-quality wines like Alion reminds me why wine is my passion and why my whole life is dedicated to it.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/23/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/23/21

Deux Dieux 2013, Aivalis Winery

Aivalis winery crafts world-class red wines either from Agiorgitiko or blends. Deux Dieux is one of them.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/21/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/21/21

Am 2019, Domaine Sigalas

It brings the aura of the Aegean Sea into the glass with energy and charming floral aromas.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/19/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/19/21

Kallisti Reserve 2010, Boutaris

Honestly, I did not expect it to be drinkable much more to be palatable.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/17/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/17/21

Xinomavro 2016, Diamantis Winery

This Xinomavro is one of the stylish variety's examples. Pure, elegant and powerful.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/15/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/15/21

Orgion 2013, Sclavos

It is fabulous, and it seems to run through its best drinkable period.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/13/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/13/21

Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Alpha Estate

Here we are back to "business as usual". It screams Sauvignon Blanc from the first moment. It is worth mentioning the absence of barrel in the vinification process in contrast with the older vintages.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/11/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/11/21

Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2014, Alpha Estate

It is very educational to observe the differences between two old vintages.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/9/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/9/21

Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2010, Alpha Estate

I was curious to taste this wine, and honestly, I did not expect it to be drinkable.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/7/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/7/21

Milia 2014, Tetramythos Winery

It is interesting to explore if and how Sauvignon Blanc is ageing and how barrels contribute to the development.

Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/5/21 Yannis Athanasakopoulos 9/5/21

Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Ernie Els

We start the Sauvignon Blanc series with one marvellous example from South Africa that, despite its age, was delicious. Other ageing examples will follow in the following days.