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Welcoming the natural wines of Sant’Or Winery!  The wines of Sant'Or Winery are among our new additions here in Greece and Grapes. We are thrilled to welcome these singular wines that try to express terroir with honesty and authenticity. Thes..

Cyprus in the spotlight Amazing Xynisteris and Maratheftiko, from Greece and Grapes! In a recent article in The Master's Voice column, Yannis Karakasis MW refers to the rising potential of Cypriot wine and the enthusiasmthat surrounds the is..

Cyprus moves forwardby Yiannis Karakasis MW      Cyprus is not unknown to the world of wine. Contrarily, its history and wine-making tradition dates back thousands of years, to the legend of the sweet Koumandaria; the oldest wine in..

The first three months of 2018 saw a number of tasting notes published from Mr Mark Squires, Robert Parker’s representative for Greece. Below is a list of the white wines that achieved a rating of 85+ in the tastings, just in time for the summer! As ..

The first three months of 2018 saw a number of tasting notes published from Mr Mark Squires, Robert Parker’s representative for Greece. Below is a list of the reds wines (and sweets) that achieved a rating of 84+ in the tastings. A mixture of establi..

A greek "Amarone" at the top of its game Dougos Meth Imon Opsimo 2008   Dougos' Meth Imon Opsimo is a blend of indigenous Limniona, married with Syrah and Grenache. It is a rich and impressive wine. But what makes the difference from any ..

 Foundi Naoussaia: A lady with traditional dressBy Yiannis Karakasis MW Few wines in Greece (and around the world) have remained the same in their style, unaffected by changes over time. It seems as if they are silent observers, certainly n..

  Gerovassiliou Syrah 2001: A very rare and singular Syrah, available exclusively from Greece and Grapes! Syrah is undoubtedly the most successful international variety in the Greek wine territory. Many good examples exist all over the countr..

Μarkou Kleftes 2017, an eye - opening Savatiano!   Kleftes (meaning thieves in Greek) from Markou family winery in Spata, Attica is a double challenge and a big bet placed in 2009. On the one hand, Savatiano is a variety that reached its limit ..