YIANNIS KARAKASIS MW
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What will be the next big thing in Greek wine after Santorini?
Over the last decade, Assyrtiko from Santorini has gained great acclaim in the world of wine, and this has contributed significantly to the fame Greece has acquired as an emerging …
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Perfect pairings: Maratheftiko challenge
This time we tackle the Cypriot variety of Maratheftiko aka ‘The Stubborn Prince of Cyprus’. Maratheftiko is one of the rare varieties on this planet that refuses to self-pollinate, hence …
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Perfect pairings: Moschofilero
In this column we will try to de-construct the so called ‘elements’ of a wine and match them with an everyday dish that we can all easily prepare in our …
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The rise of Assyrtiko on the Greek islands
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 wrote in The New York …
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Ode to terroir: Tinos revealed
A few months ago in my article Greek wine: rising and falling trends for 2018′ published on my website, I mentioned the following: “Since Santorini is unique, with its unprecedented …
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Greek wine: Sidestepping monotony
Nowdays, there is much diversity in the world of wine. Just a few decades ago, everyone talked of Bordeaux, Burgundy or the Rhone. In recent years, regions or countries such …