Wines of Chios – The Return of a Legend
Last Monday I had the honor of attending an exclusive tasting of the wines from Chios – Greece’s 5th largest island situated in the Aegean Sea off the coast of … Continue reading
GREEK GRAPE WINE TOURS – officially launched!
I’m beyond thrilled to announce the launch of Greek Grape Wine Tours – trips guaranteed to be incredible experiences for any wine lover, foodie or history buff. Μy first trip … Continue reading
Wanna Visit Greece!?
Some of you may know this already. The Greek Grape is going to launch a truly EPICUREAN wine and dine tourism company later this year! We have all seen or … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Happy New Year! Καλή χρονιά! Unexpected travel and holidays plans have kept me from The Grape, but I’m back at it and ready for a year full of yummy wines, … Continue reading
Boys and Their Toys!
One of my favorite Greek wineries to visit in Northern Greece is Alpha Estate, the primary producer in the small, ancient Amyndeon (ah-meen-thee-on) appellation. Led by winemaker and friend, Angelos … Continue reading
Xinolefko!?
I had the pleasure of enjoying a bottle of Greek white wine over the weekend that is not yet available in the US. My friends at Mani Imports gave me … Continue reading
Whose Head is on My Header!?
Meet Dionysus, the Greek God of wine, theater, and joy. In Roman mythology, Dionysus is known as Bacchus. Word is that Bacchus was more of a fat and ugly drunk … Continue reading
You’re the One That I Want
Can’t help myself. Some levity after weeks of gloom and doom from the front pages of Greece. Channel your inner Sandy and enjoy! Click here ‘Grease’ Crisis
How The Crisis Impacts Greek Wine (The CliffNotes version)
Yowza. Just in the last week, I’ve seen countless articles on how the Greek debt crisis is impacting the Greek wine trade. How the Crisis is Affecting the Greek Wine … Continue reading
Bring on the Hima!
When you are traveling, there is nothing better than ordering a great bottle of local wine with lunch or dinner, right? All those domaines, chateaus, estates and varieties that are … Continue reading
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