2021 Thalassitis Assyrtiko

The 2021 Thalassitis is an unoaked Assyrtiko, dry and coming in at 13.8% alcohol. Yep, "This is the Way." (If you are reading this and do not answer "This is the Way," just know that the Mandalorians will not be happy.) Bright, pure and a little tense, this shows off some power and adds a long and mouthwatering finish. It's elegant, precise and balanced too, not an overripe fruit bomb. This is completely unevolved today, looking like it desperately needs a couple of years to age. That will just help it settle down and evolve. It won't be at peak and should still be evolving at that point. It should hold for a decade from now and probably more. This looks like a terrific Thalassitis, oriented to structure but showing good fruit too. Where its ceiling ultimately is will not be fully clear for some years. For the moment, it is impressive and worth leaning up. Considering how top labels on Santorini have spiked in price, this is also a pretty reasonable price point.