During my stay in Greece we spent a week on the Island of Mykonos and was told about how the good the wines from both Mykonos and Santorini were, especially the whites.
Not wanting to waste much time we booked a wine tour for day two, which included being picked up from our Villa and driven to the Winery, an absolutely delicious lunch paired with three of their wines finishing off with a guided tour of the winery.
Given I have no Greek lettering on my laptop I’ve included a photo of the name and address of the winery. I also might add that it is the only official winery on Mykonos and is on the site of the ‘oldest vineyards on Mykonos’ some 200 years old. The current vineyards are only 35 years old and are organically and bio dynamically farmed- we meet the goats and donkeys that fertilized the vineyards and feed them grapes. Another interesting fact is that most of the Islands are owned, and leased from the Monasteries and Nuns. There is also what’s known as a Tama or small building dedicated to God on every property, and can range from Church size Monasteries to small domes or out buildings.
Getting back to the Winery, the vines are not trellised or watered. Mykonos receives only 6 – 8 inches of rain a year and is windy year-round. They rely on the ocean for ‘water and additional flavors and minerality’ whilst cane is grown around the vines to protect them from the winds which also remove any diseases.
The White Wine we tasted was a blend of Asyrtiko and Athiri and was delicious showcasing texture, balance and complexity with flavors of apple, white stone fruits and citrus notes with impressive crispness and acidity.
The Red Wine was a blend of Mandilaria and Agiannitis and resembled an Italian Sangiovese with an enticing nose and a palate showcasing ripe red fruits with impressive balance, depth and complexity.
We finished the meal with a Dessert Wine which they only make 300 or so bottles and was a delightful surprise prompting us to bring back two bottles to the US. A seductive nose of intense ripe fruits and a palate loaded with peaches, pineapple, apricots and a subtle fruit cake note to round things out. Reminiscent of a Sauterne without the price tag. It was only 14 Euros a bottle- about $14 with current exchange rates.
We also spent some time with the Owners daughter who is actively involved running the winery full time and was both informative and a delight to interact with.
Lunch at a local Restaurant.
We also dinned at a local restaurant close to our villa and totally enjoyed a meal of traditional Greek dishes with fresh Brim as main course paired with a delicious white wine I later found out was a ‘dry Semillon’ with such an intense palate texture and depth of flavors- it caught me off guard just how good it was.
The food in Greece is amazing healthy and the wines are impressive. It’s a shame none of the wines I tasted are available in the US.
Just as a finishing comment, Greece, and Mykonos are most definitely worth a visit. Especially the winery we visited, the local restaurants and numerous bakeries. There is so much to see and do, August is high season so expect crowds and no bartering in local stores.
Vine to Table 
Love this. Super jealous. Greece is on my bucket list and now I have even more reason to go!
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