Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2019

A bracing escape from the ordinary, with a taste of the exotic and a note of sunshine. 🌞🌴

Smooth and elegant wine with a crisp, clean character. The pale straw color is almost watery, and the nose is recognized by a mild harmony of salinity, minerality, and citrus notes, with a lively and graceful tongue that is matched by good tanginess and a range of citrus and stone fruit flavors. The linger is medium-long, with a elegant wisp of legs, and the on the whole experience is one of a well-crafted, smooth wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, accompanied by oysters.

Bright and well-balanced Assyrtiko from Australia, with a broad and citrusy finish. meanwhile it shares some similarities with Santorini's style, it stands out for its smoothness. A solid effort, but perhaps could benefit from a touch more zest to cut through the richness of the dish.