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February 8, 2014
Ktima Voyatzi

There are no power-vinification show-offs here

In the haze the Aliakmon River flows into the manmade Polyfytos Lake In the distance a solitary pelican glides on the mirrorlike water surface Seen from […]
January 6, 2014
Ktima Kokkinos Xinomavro

This ”new” blood may not be redefining Xinomavro, but is a useful source of yet another facet of a lesser-known, rarely dull terroir

A stone building houses the winery and pot still Outside two horses are eating hay Several hens and a solitary turkey are cleaning up the edges […]
November 21, 2013
Domaine Karanika Xinomavro Limniona

Hartman’s blending Limniona with juicy Xinomavro is an inspired choice

On my recent trip I was happy to see that Laurens Hartman has started to use low doses of sulphur No more signs of early oxidation […]
April 9, 2013
Aidarinis Goumenissa

It deserves wider recognition and acclaim

As I was darting off from Goumenissa en route to Naoussa the landscape unfolding before me recalled parts of Sancerre The outlines of rolling hills share […]
March 30, 2013
Greek Wine World

Over the years, there is little doubt as to whose Naoussa would top the consistency shortlist

Within the variation of a vintage there is much to be said about consistency Especially in Naoussa where our friend Mr Macho Xinomavro can put on […]
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 […]
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