Decanter

Greece & Cyprus

95 Myrtoa, Ktima Montofoli, Karystos, Central Greece 2013 (15.5%)

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Cyprus GOLD White 95 Makarounas, Spourtiko, Regional Wines, Paphos 2020 (10.5%)

Gentle aromas of white blossoms, waxy lemon and steely minerality. Fresh, juicy and very elegant, acidity linear but not sharp, plenty of fruit.

GOLD Red 95 Dafermou, Yıannoudı, Larnaca 2020 (13%)

Perfumed and elegant nose showing delicate aromas of blackberry leaf and plums, red roses and green tea. Delicate palate with juicy tannins, focused and long.

Greece GOLD White 96 Anhydrous, Icon, Santorini, Aegean Islands 2020 (14%)

£48.50 Amathus Drinks

Light, delicate, restrained aromas of subtle oak with crystallin­e zesty nuances. Silky and elegant, with a firm structure and lingering finish.

96 Estate Argyros, Cuvée Nykteri, Santorini, Aegean Islands 2019 (15%)

Toasty nose with notes of brioche and touches of struck match. Quite muscular on the palate. Big, with ripe fruit and a lot of complexity.

95 Kechris, Tear of the Pine, Retsina 2020 (13.5%)

This has a lovely golden character on the nose with subtle aromas of pine needles and rosemary. Fresh and juicy

on the palate, with lemon zest notes and steely acidity.

95 Koutsogian­nopoulos, Santorini, Aegean Islands 2019 (13.5%)

$39.99 Gramercy Wine & Spirits

Rich aromas of dried lemon zest with lemongrass, framed by toasty and smoky notes. Quite ambitious, showing elegance and a creamy texture.

95 Mylonas, Cuvee Vouno Savatiano, Attiki, Central Greece 2017 (12%)

£18 Maltby & Greek

$29 Diamond Imports

Gorgeous nose of orange blossoms and acacia, with just a hint of waxy lemon. Juicy and refreshing, with a spicy finish.

GOLD Red 96 Mikro Ktima Titos, Goumenissa, Macedonia 2019 (13%)

Perfumed nose, cherry-scented and nuances of liquorice, oriental spices and fresh strawberri­es. Tannins are sappy but well managed, juicy and bright.

96 Sigalas, Mavrotraga­no, Cyclades, Aegean Islands 2020 (15%)

Rich and bold on the nose with opulent incense spice, creamy oak and a touch of eucalyptus. Warm and rich on the palate.

95 Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Hedgehog Xinomavro, Amyndeon, Macedonia 2019 (14%)

£18.50-£19.99 DVine Cellars, Fortnum & Mason, Loki, Maltby & Greek, Uncorked

Gorgeous potpourri, wild strawberry, red cherry. Vibrant, well-managed tannins; juicy, crunchy fruit, refreshing acidity.

GOLD

Sweet white

Deep amber colour. Nutty, toasty nose with roasted coffee beans, bitter chocolate, brazil nuts, prunes and tobacco. Voluptuous and smoky.

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From left: DWWA Co-Chair Michael Hill Smith MW, Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Chair Justin Howard-Sneyd MW, and Vincent Gasnier MS
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