I have mentioned in these pages the unrealised opportunity lying untapped in the sparkling wine category Finally Blink is with us Not only does it carve a niche but it brings back a fun element which frankly has been absent far too long in Greek wine
Behind this playfully packaged and named sparkler is Fanny the 24yearold and halfFrench nobodys perfect daughter of veteran oenologist Pavlos Arghyropoulos Fanny combines her mothers charm and fathers savvy So far so good It actually gets better The approach of sourcing is an inspired choice The grapes are organicallyfarmed Muscat of Alexandria They are sourced from the northernAegean volcanic island of Lemnos which is more famous for its sweet versions of this popular grape I enjoyed this newcomer in early December at a melancholic empty summer resort near Thessaloniki The dusk light dwindled as we were squinting to catch the cormorants dipping about by a mussel farm This on a backdrop of shades of winter grey melting into the purple rays of the northern Aegean sunset
Occasionally the hurlyburly life of a wine writer does have its moments Wine writers know how bad Muscat can be Vulgar offputting aromas misplaced disjointed flavours are some of the horrors we are occasionally exposed to Well there is nothing of the sort here It is as bright as the spring light over the sandy beaches on this offthebeatentrack island Residual sugar is on the cusp of the limit of Brut that is to say 15 glitre It is in no way cloying or tiring thanks to a great fruitacid balance It is made with the cuveclose closed tank method As of spring 2010 Blink will also be available in 75cl bottles
Medium to smallsized mousse Yellowgolden Clean floral aroma Shows varietaltrue enticing lemon flavours A lift of racy acidity on the juicy finish Full of personality On the serious side of fun Best appreciated soon
Wine: Blink Brut Sparkling Wine Blink Wines
Year: -
Score: 15.5
Type: Sparkling
Variety: Muscat
Area: Aegean Islands