Karanika Cuvée Speciale Extra Brut 2024

When we hear "The Joker," it's common for our minds to conjure up images of comic book villains: Batman's arch-nemesis, Heath Ledger's psychopathic clown, or more recently, Joaquin Phoenix's intense and award-winning portrayal that transformed the character into a symbol of chaos, vulnerability, and pop madness. However, if we delve into Karanika, a winery located in Amyntaion, Macedonia (Greece), we discover that there, the “Joker” isn't a film character, but rather the nickname of a mule. Yes, a mule. Fanouri, with its playful nature and boundless energy, is the true silent star of Domaine Karanika. So much so that it has ended up emblazoned on the project's logo. Coincidence? No. At Karanika, they believe that wine requires balance, nature, and a dash of humour. Fanouri embodies it all. The story of this winery begins with Laurens M. Hartman-Karanika and Annette van Kampen, a Dutch-Greek duo who decided to combine roots, talent, and an almost obsessive passion for natural wines. T