wine still
estate
Lyrarakis Dafni
Crete, Greece
About this product
Crete's most distinctive indigenous white grape; Dafni produces an extraordinary aromatic white with intense bay laurel, lemon thyme, citrus and a dry, saline mineral finish. Unique in the world.
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Pairings
complement
seafood
Lyrarakis Dafni's aromatic freshness bridges the Cretan dakos; a Crete wine for a Crete table — the island's simplest pleasure
classic
casual
complement
Dafni's aromatic herb and floral character mirrors the Mediterranean cuisine of Crete; the wine's acidity and citrus complement char-grilled octopus perfectly.
classic
starter
bridge
The defining Cretan dish meets its native wine; Dafni's herbal and bay leaf notes bridge the olive oil, tomato and feta combination authentically.
classic
aperitif
complement
fish
Bay laurel and lemon thyme in wine echo the herb stuffing of whole grilled fish; saline mineral mirrors the briny freshness of Mediterranean sea bass.
classic
main
complement
Simple pan-fried Mediterranean fish with olive oil is the ideal showcase for a native Cretan white; Dafni's herbal complexity and acidity elevate the clean fish flavour.
established
main
complement
shellfish
Saline mineral echoes octopus' brininess; lemon thyme bridges olive oil dressing; dried herb character mirrors Cretan culinary aromatics.
established
main
complement
cheese
Sense-of-place: Cretan wine and Cretan cheese share the same salty herb-mineral character of the island's limestone terroir.
established
cheese
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Dafni's aromatic quality and fresh acidity complement the delicate floral courgette blossom; mint and ricotta align with the wine's herbal freshness.
established
starter