Greek Gewurztraminer
Greece offers a number of intriguing indigenous grape varieties, some dating back to ancient times. The truth is however that they form only part of… Read More »Greek Gewurztraminer
Wines And Winemakers
Assyrtiko Boutari Kallisti 1989
Carefully selecting a bottle of wine for a special occasion can at times be more rewarding than actually sipping it. I spent some time yesterday… Read More »Assyrtiko Boutari Kallisti 1989
Assyrtiko, Limniona, Xinomavro
I invited you to join me on a journey some months ago. I planned to select some Greek wines, purchase and cellar them; then report… Read More »Assyrtiko, Limniona, Xinomavro
Is less more?
Most Greek wineries bottle perhaps a surprisingly large number of different wines. Even small wineries with annual productions of up to 50000 bottles commonly include… Read More »Is less more?
Classic wineries of Northern Greece
The UK wine market has been one of the toughest for Greek wineries to gain an entry into. The dominance by the supermarkets, whose focus… Read More »Classic wineries of Northern Greece
Koulourakia and wine
Some of my favourite snacks are Koulourakia, the traditional hand-shaped Greek butter cookies. They are typically made for Easter to be enjoyed after Holy Saturday,… Read More »Koulourakia and wine
Gentilini’s Mike Jones
Gentilini is likely the best known winery from the Greek island of Cephalonia. I have long been a fan of their wines, especially the white… Read More »Gentilini’s Mike Jones
Greek BBQ wines
The summer months are hot in Greece, over the last few days temperatures have risen to 35 to 40 ˚C, or 95 to 105 ˚F.… Read More »Greek BBQ wines
Oenorama 2012
Oenorama is the name of the largest Greek wine fair, which takes place every couple of years. It is a miracle that the organiser, Vinetum,… Read More »Oenorama 2012
Avaton
Avaton in Greek means an inaccessible and unapproachable place, sacred and inviolable. In ancient Greek religious sites, the avaton was a place where entry to… Read More »Avaton