Red wine values 2011
Greek wine values at the entry level are not restricted to the whites only, although the reds will cost a little more. As with the… Read More »Red wine values 2011
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.
White wine values 2011
There has never been a better time to explore Greek wines, especially at the entry level. Serious headway has been made, and the quality that… Read More »White wine values 2011
Assyrtiko and Mavrotragano
Paris Sigalas from Domaine Sigalas needs little introduction. He is likely the best known Greek winemaker both within and also outside of Greece. The following… Read More »Assyrtiko and Mavrotragano
A gazelle and a lion
This week’s post is written by my wife Alexandra who is a passionate marathon runner. I am not only proud of her because of… Read More »A gazelle and a lion
Thoughts from Germany
Greek wine is becoming the new darling in a number of important export markets, yet has failed to make any noticeable advancement in my original… Read More »Thoughts from Germany
Mavroudi
Area grown: Mavroudi is grown throughout Greece, mostly in the Peloponnese and in Northern Greece. Grapes: Dark coloured, tannic skins. Nose/bouquet: Sweet aromas of cooked… Read More »Mavroudi
Savatiano
Area grown: Mostly Attica, Evia and Viotia in Central Greece, also to a smaller extend in the Cycladic Islands, Macedonia and Peloponnese. Quick Fact File:… Read More »Savatiano
Misconceptions reloaded
Just about two years ago, Palate Press published an article in which I enumerated the misconceptions and chief arguments against Greek wines and proceeded to… Read More »Misconceptions reloaded
A decade of Tselepos
Yiannis Tselepos is one of the great pioneers of winemaking in Greece. He received a degree in oenology from the University of Dijon in 1979… Read More »A decade of Tselepos
Muscat of Limnos
Limnos, the 8th largest island of Greece, is located in the northern Aegean. The vast majority of its vineyards are located at low altitudes. Only… Read More »Muscat of Limnos