A number of wine professionals mistakenly believe that Greece was the first wine-producing country in history, but the general area of Mesopotamia was cultivated with vines for this very reason far before that. Greece faced… Greek wine history #1
Xinomavro wines from Naoussa took on the Big Apple last Thursday and they certainly left their mark. In a remarkable event at Bar Boulud, a total of 13 wines were presented to importers and food/wine… Tradition and soul
The Greek wine industry is currently not in the position to function. All actions are on hold, and no decisions or payments can be made until the end of this month. After this time, the… Suicide path
Greece is the southernmost country of the Balkan Peninsula. It is shaped by the way the spine of the Balkans, itself an off-shoot of the Alps, heads South and dives into the Mediterranean Sea. Furthermore,… Greek vineyards
Greek wine introductions are more than plain fun, they are educational. This holds true for both, the “tutor” and the attendees. I hosted two very different events that were both totally worth the effort:… Introducing Greek wine
The stunning series of wine tasting events hosted by the WSPC continued last week. The latest event was a particular treat, as the well known Boutari Group showcased Xinomavro wines covering five decades. The wines… Five decades of Boutari
Today is a special day for me: Six months ago I announced here that a fine selection of Greek wines that I carry via 600bottles will soon be featured at the 3 star Michelin Restaurant… *** Michelin Restaurant
Xinomavro can capture the dreams and hopes of people far away. Laurens Hartman and his wife Annette van Kampen left their comfortable life in Holland behind and founded the Domaine Karanika in Amyndeo. Within a… Laurens Hartman
Kostis Dalamaras writes a truly superb blog, albeit it is currently only published in Greek. A few days ago he alerted me to his latest post, a reprint of an article by a local newspaper… A grower speaks