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 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..

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..

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,..

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..

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 enthusiasmthat surrounds the is..

Cyprus moves forwardby 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..

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 ..

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..

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 ..