Best Greek White Wines - Robert Parker 2018
The first three months of 2018 saw a number of tasting notes published from Mr Mark Squires, Robert Parker’s representative for Greece. Below is a list of the white wines that achieved a rating of 85+ in the tastings, just in time for the summer! As to be expected the list contains a mixture of established wineries and some lesser known gems that are certainly worth a look. A list of the top awarded red wines is available here. Follow the links for each wine to order directly or contact us for more details, we will be happy to help!
Vintage | Winery/Label | RP Rating |
2001 | A lot of complexity and concentration. Noticeable acidity and dark chocolate flavors. | 98 RP |
1992 | Sourced from some of the oldest vines, dense, muscular, concentrated and deep in the mid-palate. Burnished flavors. | 96 RP |
2009 | Completely mouth-coating and delectable. Powerful and enticing aromatics and flavors. Rich taste. | 95 RP |
2016 | Pretty brilliant structure.Fresh, precise and enlivening, with fine grip on the long finish. Pure and concentrated. | 94 RP |
2016 | Graceful, with the freshness surpassing the wood. Silky texture and persistent finish. More gripping after held open for some hours. | 94 RP |
2016 | Estate Alpha Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Ecosystem Another beatiful Sauvignon Blanc from Alpha Estate. Vegetal and grassy, very crisp and tightly wound, with plenty of tension on the finish. | 93 RP |
2014 | Estate Alpha Sauvignon Blanc Fume Ecosystem | 93 RP |
2016 | Quite a mouthful, with very ripe and juicy fruit. Completely delicious, has structure, with some bite on the finish. | 92 RP |
2015 | Needs some rest, it helps it become more expressive. Concentrated and powerful, with personality and touches of saline. | 92 RP |
2016 | Argyros Santorini | 92 RP |
2015 | Shockingly elegant and fresh, considering it is oaked. Bright and lively, with beautiful finish. Perfect food wine. | 92 RP |
2014 | A good vintage, showing the estate's skill with the grape. Refined, classic, understated, gentle but irresistible. Perfectly balanced. | 92 RP |
2016 | An oaked wine, but the mid-palate soaks up the wood very well. Really good balance. Focused, lingering with a little tense. | 91 RP |
2016 | Emphasis Assyrtiko | 91 RP |
2011 | Efhes Erateines Glykis (sweet) Perky and a bit herbaceous, with tension and persistence on the finish. A fresh and easy feel. Elegant, with average concentration. | 91 RP |
2016 | Surprising concentration and richness. Good acidity and long finish. Enticing aromatics, with a hint of smoke. | 90 RP |
2016 | Impressive vintage, solid, reasonably concentrated and elegant. Enticing aromatics and finesse that gives a sophisticated finish. | 90 RP |
2016 | Fine concentration, finishing with a crisp, dry edge. Juicy and long finish. Focused and precise, becomes fruitier with air and warmth. | 90 RP |
| 2016 | Areti | 90 RP |
2016 | Bone dry, beautifully textured. High acidity that produces a mouth-pucker as wine dries. Dried-peach flavor and an oxidative hint. | 90 RP |
2016 | Surprisingly concentrated, fills the mouth well. Fresh feel on the palate and more expressive fruit as it airs out. | 90 RP |
2016 | Rich and ripe, with fine body, big fruit and a bit of an oaky overlay. Nothing complex here, but it is a lot of fun. | 90 RP |
2016 | The Sauvignon Blanc adds a bit of personality to the Assyrtiko. Fresh and lively, elegant but gently persistent. | 90 RP |
2015 | Papagiannakos Assyrtiko | 90 RP |
2016 | Pretty impressive, full-bodied, fruity and bursting with flavor. Tension, freshness and a juicy finish. | 90 RP |
2016 | Alpha Estate Assyrtiko Ecosystem | 90 RP |
2016 | Bursting with fruit, delicious, fresh and irresistible at the moment. The mid-palate is solid for the price level. | 90 RP |
2016 | Elegant, with not that much wood. Nice focus, tension and length the finish, with wood being the first impression. | 89 RP |
2016 | Lighter style than the big dessert wines. Lingers enticingly, with a hint of spice, lanolin and vanilla. | 89 RP |
2015 | Papagiannakos Savvatiano (Barrel) Wood doesn't add much, dulls it a bit. Certainly a food wine. Freshness and concentration. Another year will help the wood. | 89 RP |
2015 | Aromatic, with its pros and cons. First whiffs are all Moschofilero, the classic and wonderful nuances of the grape. | 89 RP |
2016 | Seems delicate at times, but then structure, personality and freshness take over. Aromatic, spicy, with long and gripping finish. | 89 RP |
2016 | Estate Alpha Chardonnay 2016 Ecosystem Gentle and perfectly balanced, shows off its wood at the opening. Surprisingly fresh and pure. A food wine. | 89 RP |
2016 | Avantis Estate Falcons Hill | 88 RP |
2016 | Lykos Assyrtiko | 88 RP |
2016 | Lykos Sauvignon Blanc Panseloinos | 88 RP |
2016 | Moderate Muscat nuances, giving some spice and personality, not too intense. Concentrated, with a lively feel. | 88 RP |
2016 | It has depth and tension, unctuous in texture and friendly. Has a fresh, elegant and gentle feel as it airs out. | 88 RP |
2016 | Gorgeous Muscat aromatics, plus some green nuances. Lighter styled, with good acidity and a spicy finish. Quite refreshing. | 88 RP |
2017 | Round, forward and dominated by the aromatics of Malagouzia. Delicious, a perfect summer wine. | 88 RP |
2016 | The blend works very well, ending with a spicy, tangy feel. Fruit pops up on the juicy finish. | 87 RP |
2016 | Old-wood feeling that shows average depth and reasonable acidity to cut through it. Fairly neutral flavors, fills the mouth nicely though. | 87 RP |
2016 | Underneath some flint and smoke, has a fresh feel and a precise edge. Needs some air or time to improve the palate. | 86 RP |
2016 | Fruity and straightforward in its youth, it is exuberant and hard to resist. Great smell and taste, has a nicely tart edge. | 86 RP |
Congratulations to all the producers!