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  Natural wines is a trend that cannot be ignored. Like everywhere else in the world, some Greek winemakers have chosen to follow this path as well, trying to produce wines under minimal intervention scheme that are terroir-driven, expressive and wel..

       Lately, visiting various groups of wine lovers on social media, I notice that the ancient question is often asked: is an aged wine better than a fresh one? Do I open it or hold it? Will it preserve?Is an aged wine better than a fresh one? Do I..

 SuperNormal: Τetramythos Agiorgitiko Naturε 2018By Yiannis Karakasis MW   At a time when many wines have hit stratospheric heights with their prices, Yiannis will be looking for top examples that combine two ultimate virtues; awesome qu..

Tselepos Winery: The very first two vintages of Santorini Canava Chrissou-Tselepou 2014& 2015, along with the maiden vintage of Nikteri 2018!    It is no secret that Santorini is the most precious gem of the Greek vineyard, producing wines th..

 The images from the recent Masters of Wine visit to Greece are still fresh in my mind as I sit down to record my first impressions. It lasted for seven days and was completed on the 6th of October. To begin with, I have to point out the importan..

[4 Χ 6]Οδηγός ανακάλυψης ελληνικού κρασιού για το καλοκαίρι 2019 από τον Γιάννη Καρακάση MW   Όσο μπαίνουμε όλο και πιο βαθιά στην καρδιά του καλοκαιριού, κάποιος θα μπορούσε να ισχυριστεί ότι η κατανάλωση κρασιού δεν είναι και η πιο εύκολη υπ..

The Top Decanter Awards for Greek Wine Available via Greece and Grapes!   This year’s Decanter World Wine Awards’ harvest for Greek wine has been absolutely impressive, including 1 Platinum-Best in Show, 1 Platinum and 12 Golds!   Among the..

Three extraordinary wines from Santorini and Nemea, by Gaia Estate More smoky than the classic Gaia Thalassitis but with the same burning flame of Assyrtiko, the fantastic oaked versions of Wild Ferment and Thalassite Oak are complete, complex a..

Katsaros Merlot 2008 A secret Mountain Merlot, available in few cases!    "Katsaros Merlot 2008 is a wine of class, a real mountain Merlot which, having lost its baby fat, offers now its sensual side, ready to beautifully complement any s..