Misconceptions reloaded
Just about two years ago, Palate Press published an article in which I enumerated the misconceptions and chief arguments against Greek wines and proceeded to… Read More »Misconceptions reloaded
Greek wine
Growing acceptance
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… Read More »Growing acceptance
Discreet wines
What term captures the essence of what Greek wines are all about? Is there a single adjective that can help to define what sets the… Read More »Discreet wines
Different occasions
I am being asked on a regular basis what wine to serve at different occasions. Most of the times, people look for general advice, rather… Read More »Different occasions
Sign of the times
I just marked my calendar with 3 red X’s for the 3 days 19th until 21st February 2010. On each of these days I presented… Read More »Sign of the times
Greek wine industry
The cultivation of vines in Greece reaches back to antiquity. Some of the earliest references to wine come from the poetry of Homer. Yet, few… Read More »Greek wine industry
Greek wine exhibition
The 14th Oinotelia Greek wine exhibition took place last weekend at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis). I really do like this event, as the… Read More »Greek wine exhibition
Open letter
Greek wines deserve a much better image. Sometimes it seems that only the Greek vintners themselves are aware about the stunning and exciting wines that… Read More »Open letter
On the radar screen
I feel strongly that Greek wines are ready to take the plunge. In order to put my money where my mouth is, I organised a… Read More »On the radar screen
Wine lovers
Pretty much every adult in Greece consumes wine, often on a daily basis. When I moved to the country in 2003, I was therefore quite… Read More »Wine lovers