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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 […]
January 16, 2012
Limnio Kikones

Time to debunk another, very modern Greek myth

Time to debunk another very modern Greek myth In fact this is one of the most annoying bits of disinformation in circulation Limnio was Aristotles favourite […]
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 9, 2011
Agiorgitiko The Wise Owl

Nature’s Wisdom

This joint venture underlines the openminded attitude of Nemeabased I Sofia tis Fisis Natures Wisdom and the forward thinking of the KatogiStrofilia wineries It all started […]
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 […]
May 10, 2011
Lefkaditiki Gi Vertzami

Unlocked potential

I love Syrah But after tasting several new producers efforts detachment set in and for a good reason Deeply coloured Loaded with bright fruit For the […]
December 20, 2010
Mandilari Plakoura vineyard Lyrarakis

This DNA bank is a major find

History buffs apart does anyone care if Mandilari has been grown for thousands of years in the southern Aegean islands What readers in these pages are […]
November 29, 2010
Sitia Domaine Economou Ziros Crete

A complex, challenging and ultimately rewarding rhythm

My recent weeklong Cretan visit kicked off with one of the great personalities of todays Greek wine  Yannis Economou marches to his own idiosyncratic beat It […]
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