Whether or not one likes dessert, or dessert wines for that matter, I think that at least once in a person’s life, they should actually TRY a dessert wine with a food pairing just to see how wine can express itself. When we go out for dinner (or we have a gathering in our home), …
You might be surprised to find out that Greece is well known for more white wines than red ones. As with any country making wines, Greek reds come in a range of styles from soft and fruity to more vigorous and bold. One of the most interesting things about Greece’s red wines, is that they …
If I created a list of the most “well-known” white varietals of Greece (in no particular order), I would list them as the following: *Assyrtiko *Athiri *Malagousia *Moschofilero *Robola *Roditis *Savatiano Each of these varietals has one thing in common: their names scare people. I can assure you, however, that there is no need to …
Greece is best known for a mere two wines: Retsina and Muscat de Samos. Unfortunately, this means that Greece is not known for the greater number of varietals that are actually grown and vinified in this Mediterranean country. Sadly, this also means that the world has little idea about the wines of Greece, and about …
The Demystified Vine 