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GREECE

ASSYRTIKO

94 Gaia Wines 2018 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko (Santorini). The aromas are clean and citric, with a spin of crushed herbs and sea salt. On the palate, the wine is both complex and refreshing, with lemon-lime, saline and spice flavors dancing on the tongue. The finish is a combination of matchstick smoke and citrus. Craft+Estate–Winebow. —S.K.

abv: 13.5% Price: $45

92 Greek Wine Cellars 2019 Flowers Assyrtiko (Santorini). For full review see page 85.

13% $27

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