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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 reds wines (and sweets) that achieved a rating of 84+ in the tastings. A mixture of establi..
18 M04
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 ..
11 M04
Foundi Naoussaia: A lady with traditional dress
By 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..
27 M03
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..
15 M03
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 ..
21 M02
Comfort Fine Dining and Wine.
Greece and Grapes and Yiannis Karakasis meet Aleria's chef, Gikas Xenakis, and talk in loose tones about gastronomy and wine.
Yiannis: How did you become a wine afficionado?
Gikas: Basically, with my involvem..
19 M01
Greek wines beyond the age of innocence: A Fine Wines Question
As Greek wine emerges from its age of innocence, more and more people will speculate about the potential the country has to produce fine wines. Can this happen? Ιs it achievable, and..
13 M12
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By Yiannis Karakasis
In case you happened to read my article on the double delight of wine, which I had originally named x2, but had to have it retitled due to the Search Engine Optimization protocol – life has really changed, hasn’t it? - you ma..
21 M11
When you pick up your keyboard and start writing about, as important an issue as, wine rating, it is very probable that you might need a few thousand words. Those who know me well enough, know that I always try to be concise and purposeful when I d..