Greek winemakers
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of welcoming a number of Greek winemakers at my home. Apostolos Thimiopoulos flew in from Thessaloniki, Christos Kokkalis… Read More »Greek winemakers
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.
Skouras 2008 Rosé
Made from a blend of Roditis and Agiorgitiko. The colour is a light shiny piggy-pink. The nose is full of melon and raspberries, light… Read More »Skouras 2008 Rosé
Palivos Vissino Rosé
This is a blend of Agiorgitiko and Syrah. The colour is a bright medium deep violet. The nose is very forthcoming and consists of… Read More »Palivos Vissino Rosé
Sabanis Rosé Syrah
The maceration lasts for nine hours, the fermentation takes place at low temperatures, it is then matured on the lees. The colour is fairly… Read More »Sabanis Rosé Syrah
Gaia 14-18 h
The Gaia 14-18 h takes its name from the fact that it is macerated for fourteen to eighteen hours on the skins. This has… Read More »Gaia 14-18 h
Ligas Rodandos 2008
The warmer time of the year is approaching fast, and one of the best treats is a glass of pink wine. Greece offers many… Read More »Ligas Rodandos 2008
Julia Harding MW
I just came back from a 5-day trip to London, where I took my three eldest children for a Easter treat. We stayed with different… Read More »Julia Harding MW
Tasting Notes Mercouri
Vassilis Papadopoulos is a sommelier and the co-owner of Kazakos Drink Bank, my favorite wine merchant in Athens. He gave me two bottles of wine… Read More »Tasting Notes Mercouri
1500 vines
On Saturday, 28th March, I drove to Christos Kokkalis on a mission: He wants to plant new vines at two new plots at his vineyard.… Read More »1500 vines
Antonis Papantonis
The 25th March is a public holiday in Greece, and I was very pleased to welcome Antonis Papantonis from the boutique winery Papantonis at my… Read More »Antonis Papantonis