Retsina reshaped
Retsina is a part of Greece’s heritage. I am using the term heritage, as it refers to “something inherited from the past”. Wine with added… Read More »Retsina reshaped
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.
Mavrodaphne of Patras
Nemea, Santorini and Naoussa are acclaimed by wine lovers. The best known Greek wine appellation however is Mavrodaphne of Patras – known to the masses… Read More »Mavrodaphne of Patras
Greek wine history #3
The renaissance of Greek wine came late in the 20th century. The Second World War left a nation immersed in poverty and people started moving… Read More »Greek wine history #3
Local Greek wine market
The collapse of the local Greek wine market is picking up in speed. While at first the high end segment was hit hard, prices now… Read More »Local Greek wine market
The Outcast
Indigenous grape varieties from Greece are unique and authentic. Who needs Greek wines made from international grape varieties? Why bother to highlight those Greek producers… Read More »The Outcast
Boutari Iouliatiko 2004
The Boutari Iouliatiko is a sweet wine made from the indigenous Cretan red variety “Liatiko”. It ripens early and matures in July (hence the VII… Read More »Boutari Iouliatiko 2004
Manousakis Winery
If I had to name just one winery from Greece that defines multiculturalism while staying true to its Greek roots, it would have to be… Read More »Manousakis Winery
Greek wine history #2
In 146 BC, Greece became part of the Roman Empire and, by the 1st century AD, there was a complete power shift from Athens to… Read More »Greek wine history #2
Greek taverna and wine
Tavernas in Greece offer affordable, delicious and authentic food. Unfortunately the accompanying wines usually share only one, either the “affordable” or the “delicious”, attribute.… Read More »Greek taverna and wine
Tough issues
I am currently spending some quality time with my family, but wanted to add my thoughts on some tough issues in regards to current developments… Read More »Tough issues