It is this time of the year that tops and best of are the norm for connoisseurs and professionals. Communication to the consumer is achieved in numerous ways; posting is a common way, be it on a blog or be it on Facebook. This year, I thought I would like to do something different. Instead of writing about the wines that scored the highest, like I did last year (Top Wines of Greece tasted in 2016 [1]), I thought it would be fun to do it the other way around; by recording which wines had received the most likes when I posted them on my Instagram account. This I will do both for Greek wines and International wines.
Why Instagram? Simple; because it is the social media platform I enjoy most (so far), certainly more than Facebook, even though a lot of my work goes through that channel too. Please excuse me for not being a Twitter guy. Of course, this could change in the near future, but, up to now, I like the relaxed mode and perhaps the more selective audience of Instagram.
So this is where you will find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yiannis_karakasismw/ [2] and these are My Top Greek wines on Instagram. Or rather, let me rephrase that: Your Top Greek wines on My Instagram account:
Wines 18 to 13
18. Lalikos Signal Assyrtiko 2015: A single vineyard Assyrtiko from Kavala, Northern Greece that combines fruitiness with minerality. Related post To drink this week: Robola and Assyrtiko [3]
17. Mylonas Naked Truth Savatiano 2016: The first skin-contact Savatiano from upcoming Mylonas winery. Related post Greek wines to try this summer: a selection [4]
16. Kechris Afros Pet Nat Retsina: The first pet-nat Retsina (Ritinitis wine) with cool packaging and delicious juice.
15. Tsiakkas Yiannoudin 2015: Yiannoudin is the promising red star variety of the Cypriot vineyard and Tsiakkas produces a delicious example. Related post Greek and Cypriot wine to drink this week: Skin contact Roditis and Yiannoudin [5]
14. KEO Commandaria 1984: I think I am still tasting this amazing world-class dessert wine from Cyprus. Related post Cyprus in the spotlight [6]
13. Karamolegos Mystirio/14 2016: The first skin contact Santorini with 14 days on the skins and a new interpretation of the majestic terroir of the island. Related post Greek wines to try this summer: a selection [4]