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2017 Domaine Lyrarakis, Kotsifali, Crete, Greece

Domaine Lyrarakis, Ready, but will keep,

The Lyrarakis Red is a blend of Syrah and the indigenous variety Kotsifali. Here Syrah lends plush berry fruit and soft tannins to the blend, tempered by Kotsifali’s fresh fruit profile. A rich mouth-feel combines with smooth tannins, opulent fruit and peppery spice. The finish is long and defined with notes of toasted sesame and black cherry. A wonderful introduction to Cretan wine, this would pair well with grilled meats and hard cheeses. Ready to drink now.
Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

Greece > Crete

1 Review

Bottle

£11.25

Case price (6)

£67.50

Bottle 6 x 75cl 19cs

£42.84

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2016 Domaine Lyrarakis, Kotsifali, Crete, Greece

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Domaine Lyrarakis, Ready, but will keep,

Greece > Crete

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£11.25

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2018 Domaine Lyrarakis, White, Crete, Greece

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Domaine Lyrarakis, Ready, but will keep,

Greece > Crete

Bottle

£11.50

Case price (6)

£69.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£44.04

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2017 Domaine Lyrarakis, White, Crete, Greece

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The Lyrarakis white is a blend of aromatic Muscat of Spina and Crete’s flagship variety, Vidiano. The aromatic intensity of Muscat, with its heady florals and grapefruit notes, is tempered by Vidiano’s more subtle and textural profile. At 12%, this is a light and playful white, perfect for lunchtime quaffing.
Lenka Sedlackova MW, Wine Buyer

Greece > Crete

1 Review

Bottle

£11.50

Case price (6)

£69.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 15cs

£44.04

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2018 Domaine Lyrarakis, Assyrtiko Crete, Greece

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Domaine Lyrarakis, Ready, but will keep,

Greece > Crete

1 Review

Bottle

£12.95

Case price (6)

£77.70

Bottle 6 x 75cl 17cs

£51.30

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2017 Domaine Lyrarakis, Dafni, Psarades Vineyard, Crete

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The Lyrarakis Psarades Vineyard Dafni is one of the most unique white wines you will ever taste. There are only 10 hectares of this fragrant grape variety in existence, thanks largely to producers like Lyrarakis who worked hard to bring it back from the brink of extinction. Dáfni is the Greek word for ‘laurel’ and wines made from this grape indeed exhibit a wonderful bay leaf aroma. As with all Lyrarakis wines, this Dafni is wonderfully fresh and juicy with a creamy mouthfeel and underlining notes of lime and nectarine as well as a herbal, rosemary and bay tone. A very versatile white wine that would match with a variety of foods, including some of the more difficult ones like asparagus and artichoke.
Lenka Sedlackova MW, Wine Buyer

Greece > Crete

3 Reviews

Bottle

£13.25

Case price (6)

£79.50

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£52.80

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2015 Domaine Lyrarakis, Liastos, Sweet Wine, Greece

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Domaine Lyrarakis, Drink now,

Greece > Crete

1 Review

Half-btl

£13.50

Case price (6)

£81.00

Half-btl 6 x 37.5cl 6cs

£60.78

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2016 Domaine Lyrarakis, Red, Crete, Greece

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Domaine Lyrarakis, Ready, but will keep,

The Lyrarakis Red is a blend of Syrah and the indigenous variety Kotsifali. Here Syrah lends plush berry fruit and soft tannins to the blend, tempered by Kotsifali’s fresh fruit profile. A rich mouth-feel combines with smooth tannins, opulent fruit and peppery spice. The finish is long and defined with notes of toasted sesame and black cherry. A wonderful introduction to Cretan wine, this would pair well with grilled meats and hard cheeses. Ready to drink now.
Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

Greece > Crete

1 Review

Bottle

£13.50

Case price (6)

£81.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 106cs

£54.06

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2016 Domaine Lyrarakis, Plyto, Crete, Greece

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The family-run Lyrarakis estate has made a habit of rescuing indigenous grape varietals from the brink of extinction – first the remarkable, laurel-scented Dafni, now the equally characterful Plytó. Grown in the spectacular Psarades vineyard, which sits close to 500 metres altitude, this is the only 100% Plytó in commercial production anywhere on the planet. It has a dazzling yellow hue and subtle aromas of white flowers and orchard fruit. There’s an engaging saline lick and ‘olive pit’ bitterness to the finish, as well as the finesse and freshness that are hallmarks of the domaine. I enjoyed this at first sip, but fell in love with it over a plate of whitebait.
Will Heslop - Wine Buyer

Greece > Crete

2 Reviews

Bottle

£13.75

Case price (6)

£82.50

Bottle 6 x 75cl 11cs

£55.32

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2018 Domaine Lyrarakis, Psarades Plytó, Crete, Greece

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This indigenous variety was salvaged from extinction in the 1990s by Lyrarakis. Now grown in the spectacular 1.5-hectare Psarades vineyard, sitting at almost 500 metres’ altitude, this is the only 100% Plytó in commercial production. It offers aromas of white flowers, orchard fruit and wild herbs. Bright, zesty acidity couples with perfumed fruit on the palate. The finish is delicate and subtle with flecks of rosemary and lemon pith. This would pair perfectly with Calamari and lemon aïoli or crayfish. Ready to drink now.
Daisy Gatt, Buying Assiatnt (spring 2019)

Greece > Crete

Bottle

£13.95

Case price (6)

£83.70

Bottle 6 x 75cl 29cs

£56.34

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2017 Domaine Lyrarakis, Armi Thrapsathiri, Crete, Greece

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Domaine Lyrarakis, Ready, but will improve,

Lyrarakis’s Armi vineyard is situated on a steep mountainside, influenced by cooling easterly winds. Aromas of yellow flowers and stone-fruit entice on the nose. The palate is expressive and concentrated with notes of fresh nectarine, orange peel and coconut. Fermented in oak barrels and matured on its lees, there is a rich, textural quality and superb length. A fitting accompaniment to fresh seafood and fish dishes. Drink now to 2024.
Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

Greece > Crete

1 Review

Bottle

£18.75