March 8, 2018
Nico Manessis catches up in Crete Their combined histories could fill a wall in the new Alexandria library. A plethora of intriguing scented wines and their […]
February 20, 2018
With remorse and regret Nico Manessis looks back on the gifted wizard of Santorini. We all react differently to death it hit me a few days […]
February 7, 2018
How Georgian & Greek grapes found a new home in the pampas and the newly minted Zebra Xinomavro will be the next hipster sommellier darling. […]
January 28, 2016
Day 2 19991969 Economou 1999 Sitia 18520 Palebrick red Very much on form A virtual cross between old Burgundy and a Rinaldi aged Barolo Though the […]
January 3, 2016
Greek Academy of Gastronomy 40 Years of Red Wine 20091969 I first met Yiannis Theodorou when we were both living in France His profound knowledge in […]
October 26, 2015
The Mediterranean cultural diversity and its progressive human achievements are bewildering The Cyprus copper route spurred new levels of sophistication on Rhodes and Santorini Their refined […]
September 4, 2015
It is unlikely that in this life I will ever become a jazz musician Yet after sitting in with Eric Boissenots annual gig I am elated […]
August 13, 2015
Some of you may start humming Ringo Starrs nasal deliverance of the famous Beatles song Others who have no recollection may be curious to know of […]
April 19, 2015
The setting the Venetian Grand Arsenal overlooking the port of Chania A beautifully restored 15thcentury dockyard it is possibly the finest venue for a wine tasting […]
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