Greek wines continue to make headway in a most impressive way. Last week I had an appointment at one of Germany’s most highly regarded gourmet restaurants, the Restaurant Bareiss in the Black Forest. It is… *** Michelin: Bareiss
My wife Alexandra is sharing a tongue in cheek account of her latest accomplishment – running the Marathon in Venice. My kids and I are extremely proud of her, it is amazing what real passion… Passion in the long-run
Nemea is the one region in Greece that together with Santorini achieved branding itself successfully. It is particularly noteworthy that Nemea also managed to become a synonym to the noble grape variety grown there, Agiorgitiko,… Nemea takes beating
Xinomavro is without a doubt one of the most fascinating and noblest Greek grape varieties. Its flavour profile is unique and well made wines can age for decades. It is no secret that I am… Freshness, texture, aromatics
Although the warm sunny summer of several wine regions in Greece is ideal for the production of ripe, healthy and very concentrated grapes, many winemakers are producing a much more wide-ranging portfolio in order to… Greek red wines
Once widely ignored, rosés today are some of the most appealing and versatile wines that can accompany food. Almost every wine-producing region in Greece produces a wine of this kind from local grape varieties and,… Greek rosé wines
Over the weekend, I presented a number of Greek wines in Germany. The event took place at the Koenigsmuehle in Rheinhessen, home to my dear friend Dirk Wuertz, winemaker and social media revolutionary par excellence.… Growing acceptance
WeinWisser is an exclusive and independent wine publication that is available to its mostly Swiss and German readers by subscription only. More than 4000 wines are tasted, scored and reported on every year. It is… WeinWisser
High-acid, light-bodied aromatic whites, such as a floral Moschofilero from Mantinia, an elegant Roditis from Patras, a refreshing Athiri from Rhodes or a charming Debina from Epirus, go perfectly with light appetizers, like salads, especially… Greek white wines
The ongoing financial crisis in Greece continues to take its toll. Disposable income for the consumer is dropping like a stone, and by now every sector in the country is badly affected. The wineries… Feeling the heat