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 whites, these are terrific food partners and can be paired…
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 can now be found in the lower price segment deserves…
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 quote from wine critic Mark Squires, who amongst other countries…
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 her personal achievements, but because she is offering great wisdom…
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 home country, Germany. I am currently spending a week here…
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 red fruit, plums, milk chocolate, roasted almonds, herbaceous.
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: Savatiano is the most widely planted indigenous Greek grape variety.…
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 provide answers for each. I felt the time was ripe…
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 and went on to work for several wineries in Burgundy.…
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 one grape is allowed for the two existing appellations: Muscat…