Domaine Lyrarakis is a new addition to the Uncorked range and contributes the first Cretan wines to our selection. They specialise in unusual, near-extinct and ancient grape varieties. The 2019 Assyrtiko is fresh, crisp, and redolent of dried mountain herbs such as bay and lemon thyme. There`s plenty of citrus fruit, a touch of tropical pineapple and a hint of sea salt spray on the finish. Perfect summer drinking and very good value. (RRS, 10/04/21)
- Producer
- Domaine Lyrarakis
- Origin
- Crete, Greece, Eastern Mediterranean GREECE
- Colour
- white
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Assyrtiko
- Closure Style
- screw cap
- Maturity
- ready
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Wine Score
- 89 points, Mark Squires, robertparker.com, June 2020
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Media Reviews
Mark Squires
The 2019 Assyrtiko Vóila (not the French word!) is unoaked, dry and comes in at 13.4% alcohol. This is sourced from the Vóila area in Sitia (eastern Crete) with vines at approximately 600 meters in altitude. This area is different than Santorini, says the winery, with a slower ripening time. The vines were originally brought from Santorini, though, in the early 1990s, typically ungrafted. This was previously marketed as just "Assyrtiko." Showing fine depth—and adding a layer of depth to the fresher whites like the Vidiano this issue—this is nicely crafted. It`s bright, moderately gripping on the finish and has adequate stuffing in the mid-palate. It is actually a bit tight today, but by mid-to-late summer, it will open more. At the moment, the structure is in control, giving it a slightly sharp edge. The fruit already shows signs of becoming more expressive, though, in its dry and serious fashion. It should hold pretty well for a few years thereafter, perhaps more than anticipated. 89 points
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