Passion in the long-run
My wife Alexandra is sharing a tongue in cheek account of her latest accomplishment – running the Marathon in Venice. My kids and I are… Read More »Passion in the long-run
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.
Nemea takes beating
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… Read More »Nemea takes beating
Freshness, texture, aromatics
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… Read More »Freshness, texture, aromatics
Greek red wines
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… Read More »Greek red wines
Greek rosé 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… Read More »Greek rosé wines
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
WeinWisser
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… Read More »WeinWisser
Greek white wines
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… Read More »Greek white wines
Feeling the heat
The ongoing financial crisis in Greece continues to take its toll. Disposable income for the consumer is dropping like a stone, and by now… Read More »Feeling the heat
Dafni
Dafni Area grown: Area of Alagni, Iraklio in Crete – which is extremely limited. Alagni is the most mountainous village of the appellation area Peza.… Read More »Dafni