Sometimes the hard part of venturing out of your comfortable wine bubble is simply figuring out where to start! We’re not in the biz of mandating excessive wine rules, and you should start wherever you feel comfortable. Don't let a wine bully convince you otherwise. (If you need a refresher on how to deal with a wine bully, read this!)
However, if you need a bit of a nudge, one way is to explore other regions you might not be as familiar with, or revisit ones you're not quite sure about.
There are fabulous wines produced in Greece, but people can often get intimidated by their overall lack of familiarity with them or even more simply, how to pronounce the grape names! But you can get some definite bang-for-your-buck wines from Greece.
Today we highlight an Assyrtiko (pronounced ah-seer-ti-ko) from Crete: Alexakis Assyrtiko! Assyrtiko, in general, is a remarkable, versatile white wine from Greece, originating from the island of Santorini. Alexakis Assyrtiko in particular, is a refreshing take on the prized grape. It is crisp, with a comforting lemon cream feel, without an overpowering backbone. Easily paired with shellfish!
