Decanter Awards 2017 for Greek and Cypriot wines
Decanter.com has just published on line the medals for each country in what is one the most influential (if not the most influential) competitions in the world where I was part of the judging team for Greece and Cyprus.
Greek wines received an amazing collection of 4 Platinum and 13 Gold Medals making 2017 the best vintage ever in the Decanter history. Cypriot wines impressed as well with one Platinum and one Gold. You can check the Platinums and Golds below.
Platinum in alphabetical order
Argyros 20 years Vinsanto 1993 - 96
Gerovassiliou Viognier 2016 - 95
Mitravellas Old Vines 2014 - 95
Vassaltis Santorini 2015 - 96
Vouni Panayia Alina Xynisteri 2016, Cyprus - 95
Gold in alphabetical order
Argyros 12 Years Barrel Aged Vinsanto 2001 - 95
Domain Mega Spileo Grand Cave 2012 (60% Mavrodafni, 40% Mavro Kalavritino) - 95
Domaine Sigalas Fermented in Oak Assyrtiko 2016 -95
Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros 2015 - 98
Glinavos Winery Syrah 2013 -95
Kechris Tear of the Pine Retsina - 95
Ktima Biblia Chora Areti 2016 Assyrtiko - 95
Ktima Biblia Chora Ovilos White 2016 - 95
Ktima Gerovassiliou Museum Collection 2015 -95
Monemvasia Winery Malvasia Vin Liastos 2012 - 95
Nopera Epitome - 95
Seméli Thea Fine Lees Contact 2015 - 95
Sigalas Epta Fira 2015 - 95
Tsiakkas Commandaria 2011, Cyprus - 96