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January 11, 2013
Xinomavro Averoff

In this challenging year, only a handful stand out with such compelling conviction.

While the hype on the pretty Naoussa 2011 vintage rumbles on I looked on how the 2007s were ageing For various reasons it was annus horribilis […]
November 8, 2012
Gi ke Uranos Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Apostolis Thymiopoulos has once again proven his modernist credentials

Naoussa did not have it easy in 2009 Yet the trying weather patterns allowed the best sites and vineyardists to shine After a comprehensive tasting of […]
February 29, 2012
Chateau Pegasus

Biodynamic agriculture next?

The first recollection of this estate harks back to the 1980s a period when Greek wine was not yet a renaissance story My esteemed colleague Gerald […]
February 15, 2012
Naoussa Diamantakos

After orange wine, is edge the next thing?

After orange wine is edge the next thing One never knows I doubt it By their very nature they are challenging and demanding wines Some say […]
December 16, 2011
Areti Biblia Chora

With the smarts to keep away from politics

Agiorgitiko is new to northern Greece all of 12 years Having in situ tasted current and forthcoming releases the future looks bright The cherry core present […]
November 21, 2011
Domaine Karanika Xinomavro Limniona

The missing link in today’s Greek wine has arrived

Frankly I never thought I would be writing these lines In essence this post has been in waiting for 17 years Whats it all about The […]
August 4, 2011
Naoussa Thymiopoulos

It was more than an eye-opener

The colour of several Naoussas has become increasingly and atypically darker Is this down to climate change I do not think so New clones The acreage […]
November 1, 2010
Terra Levea Xinomavro - Cabernet Domaine Karanika

At 12.6 % ABV, it almost whispers

Over the past decade much has happened in coolerclimate Amyndeon Incomers continue to invest in this once sleeper region  Currently there are ten wineries Annette and […]
October 19, 2010
Chateau Julia Refosco - Agiorgitiko

Even the beneficial post-harvest rains were appreciated

During my first trips to Drama in the mid 1990s I often lamented that there were no Greek varietal or blends In this reenergised region Frenchorigin […]
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