Archive for October 2009

General elections

Oct 6th, 2009 | By elloinos | Category: Only in Greece

The average Greek citizen is very opinionated about politics. Seriously, people are genuinely interested in politics; it is a part of the Greek culture. So is drama; citizens here just love it. If a scandal breaks lose, everyone knows about it and discusses it at great length. This is one of the reasons why it [...]

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Killer instinct for densely structured wines

Oct 5th, 2009 | By elloinos | Category: Aivalis

An encounter with wines that are unique in style is an unforgettable experience. The aromas, flavours and texture make them stand out. I also find that this information is then permanently stored in my memory. I wish this could be the case with every wine I taste, but unfortunately I do not possess such ability. [...]

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Moschofilero

Oct 1st, 2009 | By elloinos | Category: Grape varieties from Greece, Moschofilero

  Part of a series of videos to bring 100 different Greek grape varieties to you. Fact File Moschofilero Area grown: Planted throughout the Peloponnese and also on many Ionian islands. It is at its best in Mantinia where the vineyards lie high. The cooler climate leads to grapes that are low in sugar, low in alcohol, [...]

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