Dionysia 2009
The Dionysia took place 20,21,and 22 February at the Zappeion Megaro Hall in Athens. More than 150 Greek winemakers presented their wines. I visited the… Read More »Dionysia 2009
Dionysia 2009
Aivalis, Nemea
2007 Nemea Aivalis, red – Nemea AOC, 100% Agiorgitiko 16.5 Medium deep cherry colour with a young infant rim. Animal nose with red berries and… Read More »Aivalis, Nemea
Biblia Chora, Kavala
2007 Ktima Biblia Chora Chardonnay, white – VdP Paggeo, 100% Chardonnay 17 Medium deep straw colour. Lots of exotic fruits on the nose, very open.… Read More »Biblia Chora, Kavala
Emery, Rhodes
2008 Athiri Mountain Slopes Emery, white – Rhodos AOC, 100% Athiri 15 Pale lemon/gold colour. Nice fresh and elegant fruit character on the nose. Medium… Read More »Emery, Rhodes
Gentilini, Cephalonia
2008 Gentilini Robola, white – Robola of Cephalonia AOC, 100% Robola 15.5 Silver colour. Citrus nose with hints of ananas and peaches. Very explosive in… Read More »Gentilini, Cephalonia
Georgas, Spata
Dimitris Georgas is one of Greece’s keenest followers of Biodynamism. He produces very good and honest wines. 2008 Ktima Georga, white – VdP Spata, 40%… Read More »Georgas, Spata
Gerovassiliou, Epanomi
2005 Domaine Gerovassiliou Evangelo, red – VdP Epanomi, Syrah, Viognier 17 Medium deep purple colour. Concentrated nose of black berries and earth. The palate also… Read More »Gerovassiliou, Epanomi
Harlaftis, Attica and Nemea
2008 Athanassiadi, white – Savatiano, Roditis 14 Pale lemon colour. This wine did not receive any oak treatment. Very floral nose, pleasing. Fresh on the… Read More »Harlaftis, Attica and Nemea
Hatzigeorgiou, Limnos
2008 Lagopati, white – Limnos AOC, 100% Muscat of Alexandria 14.5 Sliver coloured, nose of summer flowers. Very fresh on the palate with hints of… Read More »Hatzigeorgiou, Limnos
Karadimos, Fthiotida
2008 Palaiokastra, white – VdP Slopes of Knimis, 65% Malagousia, 35% Assyrtico 14.5 Medium deep straw/silver colour. Rich and deep Malagousia nose with good fruit… Read More »Karadimos, Fthiotida