Diamantis Magoutes 'Vieille Vignes' Blanc Macedonia, 2021

"The Magoutes Vineyard “Vieilles Vignes” white is made from 100% Xinomavro, grown on limestone and clay soils. While a still blanc de noir is hardly the norm in the wine world, on my trip to Greece I tasted a handful of examples. This one absolutely blew my mind. It was simply one of the best wines I tasted, white or red, in the entire two weeks that I was visiting. It reminds me in some ways of a young, extremely pure version of Chablis. There is plenty of citrus and even stone fruit notes, all brought together by a distinct mineral core. The wine is incredibly lean and taut now, and with extended bottle age this will continue to blossom. For now, have it with sashimi or oysters, and please stock up on more to drink over the next several years. 

Truly a world-class wine!"

-Craig Perman