MANOUSAKIS NOSTOS ASSYRTIKO 2021

The first vintage of Manousakis was in 1997, four years after Ted Manousakis returned from Washington, D.C. to his native Crete, to plant a vineyard in the foothills of the Lefka Ori Mountains. Today, Ted's youngest daughter Alexandra, along with her husband, a Swedish-Persian chef and sommelier, Afshin Molavi, run the estate and their organic vineyards. Manousakis is more than a family winery: They farm the produce that supplies their restaurant, farm and produce olive oil from their 400-700-year-old olive trees, make sea salt for charity, run a ceramics shop and are involved in accessibility work for people with mobility issues.

Nostos is 100% Assyrtiko fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, on the lees for 4 months, without fining and only a light filtration. Nostos refers to a Greek concept of "yearning to come home," something deeply felt by Ted Manousakis after leaving Crete when he was 11 years old. This wonderful Creten white wine offers aromas of ripe white fruit and fresh citrus. Dry and full-bodied on the palate with citrus, mineral and herbal notes that flow into an impressive, long finish. Enjoy with seafood and sushi.