Dafni, a wine from Crete, Greece
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Dafni

Photo: Greece Field Guide

Source Verified · 2026-10-04

The Verdict

A rare, ancient Cretan grape named for the bay leaf aroma it imparts.

Why go

It is a wine for the curious; it is herbal, spicy, and defies standard categorization.

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Wine
Skip if
You have no interest in obscure grape varieties.
Best months
Year-round
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Understand the place

Rare ancient Cretan grape named for its bay leaf aroma. Herbal and spicy, it resists easy categorization and suits the genuinely curious drinker.

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