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(Re)Discover Greek Wines Podcast
My introduction to Greek wines came via a trip to Santorini. (Six years ago, dang!) It was an epic journey, and I got to sport my summer torso wardrobe of white t-shirts. One of the most remarkable things about the island is its vineyards. These are not manicured rows that grace the cover of magazines [More]
Greek Rosé Time
When I visit a new wineshop I always try and buy something new to me. It’s a way to get a feel for the buyer and what they are into. So I pushed aside my penchant to buy a nearly transparent pale rosé and stepped up to by a bottle with a deeper pink shade [More]
Santorini Winemakers Strike a Pose With Assyrtiko Vines
If your sensing a theme from my recent press trip to the Greek Island of Santorini, sponsored by Wines of Santorini, it’s that I never tired taking photos of winemakers posing with these incredible vines. To get more in-depth about the vines and the unique white wine that comes from Assyrtiko grapes, peruse my latest [More]
Santorini: Breathtaking Scenery, Food and Wine to Match
Though it looks like my head is under attack by cruise ships with no regard for my well-being, I’m actually quite happy enjoying the sun and views plus the food and wine of Santorini. This photo is from the deck of Santo Wines, quite possibly the most breathtaking view from a winery in the world. [More]
Well-Chilled Assyrtiko for Hot Days in Santorini
A lovely morning in the town of Oia in Santorni; the view from Nikos Villas, where I am staying on a press trip with Wines From Santorini, is stunning. And once that sun rises completely, it’s gonna be hot. Well, not so hot by standards here, but for a pale (if not pasty) resident of [More]
To Santorini
I am leaving today on a press trip to visit Santorini with Wines from Santorini. If you haven’t seen how the vines are trained there, it’s pretty remarkable. They are woven into these baskets or nests to protect the grapes from the fierce wines. I look forward to sharing stories and images from this trip [More]
The Ingenious and Beautiful Assyrtiko Vines on Santorini
Though I personally would welcome the warmth and wind, the Assyrtiko vines on the island of Santorini would beg to differ. To keep the grapes from being lifted away into the sky by the relentless gusts, the vines are woven into a basket shape. The wine produced from the Assyrtiko grape is a bracing, lively [More]