Comments on: The Excitement of Discovering an Unknown Greek Treasure http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/ The Online Wine Magazine Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:36:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Wind of change | ELLOINOS http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-2869 Wind of change | ELLOINOS Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:58:17 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-2869 [...] last few days were a real indication that the “old” attitudes towards Greek wines are starting to change. I am truly delighted by these developments, although I [...] [...] last few days were a real indication that the “old” attitudes towards Greek wines are starting to change. I am truly delighted by these developments, although I [...]

]]> By: Nikki Rose http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-2238 Nikki Rose Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:44:39 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-2238 This is promising news. While Greek winemakers face many challenges, the quality of organic wines in Crete is surprisingly superb to attendees of our seminars. The small-scale vintners I know are dedicated and devoted to making high-quality wines. For those that hope to export their products, I hope that they will have better opportunities in the near future. Nikki Rose Founder & Director Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network Seminars celebrating our cultural and natural heritage This is promising news. While Greek winemakers face many challenges, the quality of organic wines in Crete is surprisingly superb to attendees of our seminars. The small-scale vintners I know are dedicated and devoted to making high-quality wines. For those that hope to export their products, I hope that they will have better opportunities in the near future.

Nikki Rose
Founder & Director
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network
Seminars celebrating our cultural and natural heritage

]]> By: Markus Stolz http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-2010 Markus Stolz Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:43:01 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-2010 Steve, I believe it's a good thing that the Greek winemakers have reached the phase where they experiment with different grape varietals. Out of all the international ones, Syrah seems to be exceptionally well suited to the Greek climate. It is also important to note that the Greek varieties seem to be going from strength to strength, and I am glad that they start receiving much more recognition. Xinomavro and Assyrtiko in particular result in wines that have distinctive own personalities that every wine lover should familiarise with. Steve, I believe it’s a good thing that the Greek winemakers have reached the phase where they experiment with different grape varietals. Out of all the international ones, Syrah seems to be exceptionally well suited to the Greek climate. It is also important to note that the Greek varieties seem to be going from strength to strength, and I am glad that they start receiving much more recognition. Xinomavro and Assyrtiko in particular result in wines that have distinctive own personalities that every wine lover should familiarise with.

]]> By: Auf einmal ganz vorne – Weinmarketing via Twitter http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 Auf einmal ganz vorne – Weinmarketing via Twitter Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:57:56 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1969 [...] tritt in einer Radio-Liveshow in Athen auf, ist eingeladen bei Snooth und dem US Magazin Palate Press als Griechenland-Experte zu schreiben und hat in Deutschland Mario Scheuermann und Eckhard Supp [...] [...] tritt in einer Radio-Liveshow in Athen auf, ist eingeladen bei Snooth und dem US Magazin Palate Press als Griechenland-Experte zu schreiben und hat in Deutschland Mario Scheuermann und Eckhard Supp [...]

]]> By: Steve Finikiotis http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1898 Steve Finikiotis Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:29:28 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1898 Markus, Interesting post. About 15 yrs ago, I was concerned that some of the more obscure Greek varietals would be replaced by more popular foreign grapes. Fortunately, that didnt happen and it's thrilling to sample many great Greek varietals which are coming into their own due to improved cultivation and wine making techniques. I appreciate your keeping us so well informed about the dynamic Greek wine scene. Steve @finikiotis Markus,

Interesting post. About 15 yrs ago, I was concerned that some of the more obscure Greek varietals would be replaced by more popular foreign grapes. Fortunately, that didnt happen and it’s thrilling to sample many great Greek varietals which are coming into their own due to improved cultivation and wine making techniques. I appreciate your keeping us so well informed about the dynamic Greek wine scene. Steve @finikiotis

]]> By: German wine critics initiate a new era for Greek wines | ELLOINOS http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1855 German wine critics initiate a new era for Greek wines | ELLOINOS Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:03:37 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1855 [...] Many of Greece’s finest growers are virtually unknown abroad. There still exist a number of misconceptions in regards to wines from Greece, and my hope is that these will be [...] [...] Many of Greece’s finest growers are virtually unknown abroad. There still exist a number of misconceptions in regards to wines from Greece, and my hope is that these will be [...]

]]> By: Markus Stolz http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1798 Markus Stolz Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:23:51 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1798 Susan, thanks so much for sharing. Jancis Robinson also had 2 Greek entries in her top white wine list for 2009, the Hatzidakis Assyrtiko 2008 and the Gaia Wild Fermented Assyrtiko 2008, both from Santorini. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/433d87f0-dae2-11de-933d-00144feabdc0.html Susan, thanks so much for sharing. Jancis Robinson also had 2 Greek entries in her top white wine list for 2009, the Hatzidakis Assyrtiko 2008 and the Gaia Wild Fermented Assyrtiko 2008, both from Santorini.
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]]> By: Susan Guerra http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1790 Susan Guerra Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:08:22 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1790 Markus, Thank you for this great article and for reminding me to go out and find some more Greek wines. Last December I wrote about two wines for New Jersey Monthly: The Mitravelas Red on Black Agiorghitiko 2006 and the Hatzidakis Santorini 2007. Both were delicious. Markus,

Thank you for this great article and for reminding me to go out and find some more Greek wines. Last December I wrote about two wines for New Jersey Monthly: The Mitravelas Red on Black Agiorghitiko 2006 and the Hatzidakis Santorini 2007. Both were delicious.

]]> By: Viviane Bauquet Farre / food & style http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1789 Viviane Bauquet Farre / food & style Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:41:36 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1789 Markus! Thank you so much for your feedback. I will try to pick up a few of the wines you recommended next week and will be sure to report back! meanwhile I will Tweet about your recommendations... Thank you again... Cheers to Greek wines! Markus! Thank you so much for your feedback. I will try to pick up a few of the wines you recommended next week and will be sure to report back! meanwhile I will Tweet about your recommendations… Thank you again…

Cheers to Greek wines!

]]> By: Markus Stolz http://palatepress.com/2009/12/the-excitement-of-discovering-an-unknown-greek-treasure/comment-page-1/#comment-1788 Markus Stolz Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:30:56 +0000 http://palatepress.com/?p=3837#comment-1788 Viviane, thanks so much for engaging. It is interesting to see that the white wines of Greece receive a lot of attention in the US, whereas in Europe the reds seem to get much more praise. I would recomend the following: Gaia: Thalassitis (stunning), Retsina (just a "must" to educate the palate), Notios white (the only white I have ever encountered that pairs great with almonds covered in dark chocolate). Hatzidakis: Santorini (his red Mavrotragano is great if you can find it). Gentilini: Robola (great alternative to Chardonnay). Mercouri: Kallisto (Mercouri works with many Italian grape varieties). Mitravelas: Agiorgitiko (Can't think of a better introduction to this grape variety, killer value). Kir Yiannis: Paranga (very good introduction to Xinomavro). Please get in touch if you try any of these, I can;t wait to hear your feedback. Viviane, thanks so much for engaging. It is interesting to see that the white wines of Greece receive a lot of attention in the US, whereas in Europe the reds seem to get much more praise. I would recomend the following:

Gaia: Thalassitis (stunning), Retsina (just a “must” to educate the palate), Notios white (the only white I have ever encountered that pairs great with almonds covered in dark chocolate).
Hatzidakis: Santorini (his red Mavrotragano is great if you can find it).
Gentilini: Robola (great alternative to Chardonnay).
Mercouri: Kallisto (Mercouri works with many Italian grape varieties).
Mitravelas: Agiorgitiko (Can’t think of a better introduction to this grape variety, killer value).
Kir Yiannis: Paranga (very good introduction to Xinomavro).

Please get in touch if you try any of these, I can;t wait to hear your feedback.

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