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12 M09
88 Greek reds competed in Decanter headquarters in late May. The wines were based only on native varieties, such as Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro, Limniona, Mavrodaphne and Mavrotragano among others, judged ..
10 M09
The rise of the Assyrtikos from the Islands
by Yiannis Karakasis MW
Santorini and Assyrtiko are verses which are often sung about Greek wine, both within and outside Greece. However, Eric Asimov, the respected wine journalist, recently wr..
24 M07
X-BOURGO Wines
Α stunning Assyrtiko and Mavrotragano from Tinos
Greece is full of wine discoveries. To unearth new things it is only required to walk around the vineyards and have an open mind. And in Tinos there is great evolution, pros..
04 M07
3 x7 [Wines to Match with Summer]
by Yiannis Karakasis MW
As we get deeper into the heart of summer, the consumption of wine becomes more and more challenging. Especially on very hot days. And nights. However, there are certain general prin..
28 M06
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, 2 Platinums και 9 Golds. Among them,..
13 M06
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..
04 M06
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 enthusiasm
that surrounds the is..
16 M05
Cyprus moves forward
by 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..
20 M04
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 ..