What we’re drinking this week: Jordan Assyrtiko

This week we’re pouring a little island energy into our glasses. Assyrtiko – the white grape native to Santorini’s volcanic soils and now rooted in South Africa via Jordan’s first local mother block – brings a touch of Greek pedigree to Stellenbosch without losing its cool Grecian mystique.

Our pick this week:

Jordan Assyrtiko

R299.99, Woolworths

Why we love it:

Made from the iconic Greek grape, it’s a crisp, dry white wine that’s more mineral than floral – think citrus peel, crunchy green stone fruit and a hint of flint. Bright, steely acidity and a savoury, saline finish make it as refreshing as a dip in the Aegean.

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