Travel by vine and enjoy the many fruits of the Hellenic Republic. Good Food - What to drink … Greek wines
March 3rd, 2013
February 15th, 2013
Greece unlocks its wine treasures (Part 1) Wine commanders
Wine Commanders are Grigoris Michailos and Yiannis Karakasis, both WSET Diploma holders, and frequent wine writers (Yiannis: PalatePress, Wine.gr, Grigoris: Meininger’s Wine Business International, Houseofwine.gr).
January 17th, 2013
Greek Islands wine: Part 1. South Aegean - GrapeRover.com
From GrapeRover: “Contrary to all the misfortune Greece is undergoing, here is some positive news about one of it’s “lesser known” products: Greek Wine from the Islands. As part of a series of winetravels in Greece we start with Part 1. South Aegean. Wine & food journalist Cornelius Wesseling reports on his last winejourney to the Greek Islands, covering all major wineries on Mykonos,Paros, Santorini.”
January 11th, 2013
Greek Wine Tasting - rare bottlings and past vintages: 7th February 2013, London
A tutored tasting, hosted by Konstantinos Lazarakis MW, author of Wines of Greece. Sarah Jane Evans MW will chair the event on behalf of the Circle of Wine Writers.
November 30th, 2012
Wine Country of the Month: GREECE (The Cork Chronicles)
Time for some Greek wine, everybody!
October 24th, 2012
February 19th, 2012
by atsoukalidis:
A great version of a Northern Rhone Syrah-Viognier blend by one of the greatest Greek winemakers. Dark ruby color with narrow rim and lots of tears on the glass. Clean, developing on the nose with high intensity aromas of plum, strawberries, black cherry, violet and black pepper. Dry in the mouth with medium+ acidity, medium and well-rounded tannins, medium+ alcohol, full bodied and flavours of black and red fruits and spices. Balances fruit concentration with tannins. Long aftertaste. Great companion to meat dishes. Best enjoyed with friends, like all good wines.
February 13th, 2012
By atsoukalidis:
Evangelos Paraschos left his hometown in Greece and produces amazing terroir traditional wines in Collio - Venezia- Giulia. Greeks are people with the power to imagine and do.
February 6th, 2012
Must-try wine from Crete
(Source: atsoukalidis)
January 24th, 2012
Kokkari Estiatorio - Wine List Review
easyvino :
Kokkari Estiatorio in downtown San Francisco serves Mediterranean fare, mostly Greek, with a contemporary edge. The owners claim to make a “cuisine fit for the gods”, and although the gods would most certainly know what wine to drink, we think you might need a hand. The Wine List is long, with several Greek wines, Old World and New World options, and price points to accommodate everyone.
Here are our recommendations.
By the Glass
- 2010 Sigalas, Assyrtiko, Santorini ($14/glass) - It’s a great big White Wine. Rich, creamy and intense, with good acidity.
- 2010 Abrente, Albariño, Napa Valley ($10/glass, $40/bottle) - If you prefer a lighter (and cheaper) white, this Californian Albariño is a great option. Very refreshing.
- Bedrock, Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley ($12/glass) - Big, smooth, and intense, this Zinfandel is very fruity and easy to drink.
By the Bottle:
- 2008 Tselepos, Moschofilero, Mantinia ($42/bottle) - This Greek White Wine is light, fruity and very refreshing; easy to drink.
- 2010 Astrolabe, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ($45/bottle) - Your typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: fruity, intense, with medium to full body.
- 2009 Kingston Family, Lucero Syrah, Casablanca Valley ($38/bottle) - Medium body, juicy and a little spicy, it’s a great value.
- 2008 Seven Hills, Merlot, Columbia Valley ($48/bottle) - Another good value, smooth and fruity, very easy to drink, medium to full body.
- 2008 Thimiopolos, Uranos, Xinomavro, Trilofos imathias ($68/bottle) - More complex and less smooth than the previous options, full in the mouth.
Cheers!
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