Although it has a lot of density and power, it lacks the grace that the best Pinot Noirs can achieve. Still, I firmly believe that Germany is an excellent source of high-quality, affordable Pinot Noir.

Santorini of Domaine Sigalas is always pointed out as the fresher and fruitier version on the island, yet highlighting the mineral signature.

In a wine region like Burgundy, where the prices are rising yearly and the demand for wines is more than ever, it is not easy to find good bottles in the ten euro category.

Not many wines in the world can compete with the best examples from Vosne Romanée, especially when we talk about Premier Cru or Grand Cru wines from top producers. These wines have an intellectual, poetic dimension and strong personality. They can intrigue the brain and stimulate the soul, almost metaphysical.

Not many wines can be delicious, distinctive and unique in such a wide range of temperatures. The first sip was at 12C° and the last around 20C°, and it never disappointed. It broke all the tasting rules.

Riesling and Assyrtiko share some common characteristics. The most notable are the ultra-high acidity, the aromas of lemon and the minerality, particularly in the wines of Santorini and the first-class Grosse Lage.

Nykteri was Santorini's white fine wine in the past. The grapes were picked early in the morning before the heat made things complicated, and the grapes were pressed the same night when the temperature was more relaxed, and daylight could not cause oxidation problems.

Tatsis brothers used to surprise us many times, but with Decennium, they pushed the boundaries even further. Ten vintages of Goumenissa (Xinomavro, Negoska) bottled together and created another perspective for the region's potential.

Assyrtiko is planted in Australia, Northern Italy, California and Southern France, hoping to become the first variety from Greece with international success.

Arguably, the white wines from Santorini and especially those are made from Assyrtiko start showing their true qualities after the third year of their life.

I guess the most noteworthy wine event of last year was the release of the wines of Giannis Oikonomou after a long waiting period. His idiosyncratic intelligence hit the market and the heart of every wine lover with plenty of new labels. But, without a doubt, the jewel in the crown is Antigone.

Karamolegos winery seems to be the most innovative on the island of Santorini, with their wines expressing the terroir in various ways. Pyritis is a genuinely authentic wine with minimal interventions by the winemaker and crystal purity into the glass.

This rosé sparkling wine from Assyrtiko and Limniona is a new release from Domaine Zafeirakis and is definitely worth a taste.

It needs an artistic sense and "out of the box view" in order to craft wines like Giannis Economou.

Artemis Karamolegos winery handled Mandilaria in a sufficiently smart way. They crafted a pale wine with light tannins that even the aromas remind of Valpolicella. Another dimension of Mandilaria.

Marchese Antinori is one of the largest wine producers in Italy, with plenty of privately owned estates all over Italy and abroad as well. So, deep know-how is needed to keep high quality in such a commercial wine.

This great Greek wine competes qualitatively with any other regardless of region, country or price.

Domaine Gerovassiliou has established a reputation for crafting top-quality white wines all these years. That 11 years Chardonnay is a good example that is still showing freshness and fruit purity.

2021 was a benchmark year in my life since plenty of significant changes happened. So let me make a summary with the most meaningful.

It is a lovely aged wine from an area considered the source for the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Greece.