Greek wine history #1
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… Read More »Greek wine history #1
Markus Stolz
Over the last years, I have come to really appreciate Greek wines. There are many grape varieties that exist only in Greece and I have the good fortune of being able to try them all. I wish to share my enthusiasm with wine lovers around the world, who often limit themselves to maybe four red and four white grape varieties for most of their life.
Tradition and soul
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… Read More »Tradition and soul
Suicide path
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… Read More »Suicide path
VinPass
VinPass is a smart social game for wine lovers who can win a number of different wine badges and earn rewards by sharing wine reviews.… Read More »VinPass
Greek vineyards
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… Read More »Greek vineyards
Introducing Greek wine
Greek wine introductions are more than plain fun, they are educational. This holds true for both, the “tutor” and the attendees. I hosted two… Read More »Introducing Greek wine
Five decades of Boutari
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… Read More »Five decades of Boutari
*** Michelin Restaurant
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… Read More »*** Michelin Restaurant
Laurens Hartman
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… Read More »Laurens Hartman
A grower speaks
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… Read More »A grower speaks