So this time I tried out a Greek wine - 2008 Santorini from Boutari, one of the top producers of Assyrtiko-based wines from Santorini island in Greece. Rona was craving lobster bisque and steamers, and there is no better place on the SF peninsula for that kind of fare than the Old Port Lobster Shack.
We ordered the naked roll and the dressed roll (with a little mayo and green onion) - both delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, buttered and grilled perfect buns, well-executed fries, and incredibly satisfying lobster bisque - perfectly balanced between creaminess, lobster bits, and liveliness! The Assyrtiko really cut through the richness of the bisque. It was a bit heavy for the rather average clams (though they came with a deeply delicious broth). The wine was a great match for the lobster rolls and fries.
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I have a few other Assyrtiko bottles to try before expanding upon the ancient wine-growing methods of Santorini and the virtues o the Assyrtiko grape variety. Will keep you posted as I (figuratively) dive a bit deeper off the coast of Greece.
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