When making Intercept Chardonnay we target bright acidity with a rich mid-palate created by the extended sur lie aging. Made from a single vineyard, our Chardonnay was brought in in the early morning hours and gently pressed. The juice fermented in barrels (a blend of French and Eastern European, 25% new) and stainless steel. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and aged sur lie for 6 months.

Pairs With: Herb Roasted Chicken, Octopus

Our Thrapsathiri is one of the first single-varietal expressions of this emerging Cretan grape and our winery was among the first to recognize its potential. The high altitude of the fruit’s origin and the careful winemaking process result in a highly expressive wine that blends richness and roundness with freshness and acidity, as well as the exoticism with ‘greener’ elements. This wine seems to unite two worlds, the old with the new, much like Crete’s geographical position, which...

Pairs With: Seafood Linguine, Lamb Stew, Seafood Risotto, Octopus, Grilled Lobster