White and dark
One evening a short while ago I was overcome by a sudden urge for really dark chocolate. I only like chocolate with a minimum cocoa… Read More »White and dark
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.
Public shouting match
Greeks are often temperamental people. It is nearly impossible to drive through Athens without someone yelling at you or gesturing wildly at you. For me, this… Read More »Public shouting match
Wines Of Greece
“The Wines of Greece: Santorini and Assyrtiko” is the theme of a comprehensive 15 page report that has just been released by The International Wine Review… Read More »Wines Of Greece
Social Media
The technological revolution currently taking place on a truly global basis through Web 2.0 is staggering. The wine sector is already embracing it, be it… Read More »Social Media
Fast and furious
Greeks interpret even basic traffic regulations differently than most of us. Somehow the relaxed way of enjoying life does not extend to driving. Even worse,… Read More »Fast and furious
Shocking Statistics
Today, more than 700 wineries exist in Greece. Out of all the wineries, three producers, or less than 0.43% of the existing wineries, have a… Read More »Shocking Statistics
Ich möchte hundert Jahre werden
Liebe Weinfreundin, lieber Weinfreund, viele von Ihnen kennen sicherlich jenes von Optimismus und Gottvertrauen zeugende Lied, das der berühmte Schauspieler und Entertainer Johannes Heesters noch… Read More »Ich möchte hundert Jahre werden
Greek hospitality
Greeks are enormously generous when inviting others or being invited themselves. It is polite to always bring gifts to friends and considered to be quite… Read More »Greek hospitality
A perfect evening
When I lived in London in the nineties, I used to indulge myself in many wine themed dinner events. In Athens, food and wine pairing… Read More »A perfect evening
Mavrotragano
Part of a series of videos to bring 100 different Greek grape varieties to you. Fact File Mavrotragano Area grown: Santorini History: Eighty years ago,… Read More »Mavrotragano