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2021 Lyrarakis - Dafni Crete Psardes
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2021 Lyrarakis - Dafni Crete Psardes

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The 2021 Lyrarakis Dafni Psardes from Crete is a bright, expressive white that showcases the island’s mineral-rich soils and the aromatic lift of the Dafni grape. Bottled in a classic 750ml, this wine delivers a vibrant, food-friendly profile that’s ideal for sunny Greek-inspired meals and seafood-driven menus.

Tasting notes

Appearance: pale straw with delicate green hints. Nose: lifted notes of lemon zest, green apple, white blossoms, and a whisper of sea spray. Palate: crisp and focused, with citrus and white peach flavors supported by a subtle herbal edge; a pronounced mineral backbone leads to a clean, persistent finish.

Wine details

  • Grape: Dafni
  • Region: Crete, Greece
  • Vintage: 2021
  • Size: 750ml
  • Style: Dry white

Food pairings

Pair this wine with seafood-focused dishes and Mediterranean light fare. Great with grilled octopus or fish finished with lemon and olive oil, shrimp with garlic and herbs, or a Greek salad topped with feta. It also stands up to olive-oil mezze, grilled vegetables, and fresh goat cheese—especially when bright acidity is desired to balance richer flavors.

Serving and storage

Serve at 8–10°C. If you want to awaken the aromatics, a brief chill-down in the glass or a short decant can help open the citrus and mineral notes.

What makes it special

  • Native Greek varietal expression from Crete that’s aromatic and decidedly mineral-driven
  • From Lyrarakis, a winery known for crafting characterful, terroir-focused Greek whites
  • Versatile in pairing, elevating seafood-forward menus and fresh Mediterranean fare
16.5 Points
"Full bottle 1,311 g. Vegan-friendly. Planted at 480 m in Alagni, central Crete, dry-farmed. Eight hours' skin contact. 10% of the grapes harvested early for extra freshness. Fermented in tank. Aged on lees for 4.5 months. TA 6.15 g/l, pH 3.16.

Super-intense and utterly distinctive aroma of bay leaf, rosemary, even a little resinous – not unlike some aromatic Savatiano wines but this is more scented and less savoury, less resinous. This is a real step up in intensity from how I remember the 2020: benchmark, whole-hearted, so fresh and so lively. A wine with its heart and its aroma on its sleeve. I would love to try this with roast chicken stuffed with lemon and thyme or rosemary (sadly none to hand). The skin contact has added a gentle and attractive pithy texture that matches the flavours perfectly."
—Julia Harding MW-Jancis Robinson
Appellation: Crete
Vintage: 2021
Variety: Misc White
Region: Crete
Country: Greece
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Lyrarakis
Lyrarakis

The 2021 Lyrarakis Dafni Psardes from Crete is a bright, expressive white that showcases the island’s mineral-rich soils and the aromatic lift of the Dafni grape. Bottled in a classic 750ml, this wine delivers a vibrant, food-friendly profile that’s ideal for sunny Greek-inspired meals and seafood-driven menus.

Tasting notes

Appearance: pale straw with delicate green hints. Nose: lifted notes of lemon zest, green apple, white blossoms, and a whisper of sea spray. Palate: crisp and focused, with citrus and white peach flavors supported by a subtle herbal edge; a pronounced mineral backbone leads to a clean, persistent finish.

Wine details

  • Grape: Dafni
  • Region: Crete, Greece
  • Vintage: 2021
  • Size: 750ml
  • Style: Dry white

Food pairings

Pair this wine with seafood-focused dishes and Mediterranean light fare. Great with grilled octopus or fish finished with lemon and olive oil, shrimp with garlic and herbs, or a Greek salad topped with feta. It also stands up to olive-oil mezze, grilled vegetables, and fresh goat cheese—especially when bright acidity is desired to balance richer flavors.

Serving and storage

Serve at 8–10°C. If you want to awaken the aromatics, a brief chill-down in the glass or a short decant can help open the citrus and mineral notes.

What makes it special

  • Native Greek varietal expression from Crete that’s aromatic and decidedly mineral-driven
  • From Lyrarakis, a winery known for crafting characterful, terroir-focused Greek whites
  • Versatile in pairing, elevating seafood-forward menus and fresh Mediterranean fare
16.5 Points
"Full bottle 1,311 g. Vegan-friendly. Planted at 480 m in Alagni, central Crete, dry-farmed. Eight hours' skin contact. 10% of the grapes harvested early for extra freshness. Fermented in tank. Aged on lees for 4.5 months. TA 6.15 g/l, pH 3.16.

Super-intense and utterly distinctive aroma of bay leaf, rosemary, even a little resinous – not unlike some aromatic Savatiano wines but this is more scented and less savoury, less resinous. This is a real step up in intensity from how I remember the 2020: benchmark, whole-hearted, so fresh and so lively. A wine with its heart and its aroma on its sleeve. I would love to try this with roast chicken stuffed with lemon and thyme or rosemary (sadly none to hand). The skin contact has added a gentle and attractive pithy texture that matches the flavours perfectly."
—Julia Harding MW-Jancis Robinson
Appellation: Crete
Vintage: 2021
Variety: Misc White
Region: Crete
Country: Greece
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Lyrarakis