Feeling the heat
The ongoing financial crisis in Greece continues to take its toll. Disposable income for the consumer is dropping like a stone, and by now every sector in the country is badly affected. The wineries…
Iconic Gaia
Gaia Wines is a remarkable wine estate. They have succeeded in becoming one of the true icons in not just one, but two of the finest wine regions in Greece: Nemea in the Peloponnese is…
Wines Of Greece
“The Wines of Greece: Santorini and Assyrtiko” is the theme of a comprehensive 15 page report that has just been released by The International Wine Review . They publish bi-monthly reports that are available by subscription…
Santorini
Santorini is one of the most stunning Greek islands and its wines have captured the hearts of many wine lovers. The terroir is unique and the wines produced have the ability to rival the greatest…
Articles by Squires
Mark Squires, who among other countries covers Greece for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, kindly gave me permission to link two articles he published and that are well worth reading. Greece’s North: Xinomavro Santorini: Not just…
Hatzidakis, Santorini
2008 Aidani-Assyrtico, white – VdP Cyclades, 90% Aidini, 10% Assyrtico 15.5 Medium deep straw colour. Nose of lychees. Very fruity on the palate, explosive and elegant at the same time. Also some minerals and stones.…