While as a financial journalist Greece continues to consume my attention during the day, it seems to be nearly as ubiquitous and influential in my extracurricular activities recently. As I’ve been forced to delve in to the financial woes of the country, it’s almost ironic that its wine commerce has simultaneously entered my life. The [...]
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Greek Enlightenment
Posted in Eastern European varietals, Greece, Noteworthy wine lists, Wine journalism, tagged Agiorgitiko, AOC, Domaine Skouras, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Middleterranean, Nemea, salon.com, south Eastern Europe, Taboon on May 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Greek Greatness
Posted in Eastern European varietals, Greece, Noteworthy wine lists, Wine journalism, tagged Assyrtiko, Athiri, Chardonnay, Food & Wine, Greece, Kidonitsa, Lakonia, Monemvasia, Peloponnese, Ray Isle, Santorini, Terroir, Vatistas on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Amid all of the attention to the debt crisis in Greece and how the country’s economy has shaken global markets, I’ve decided to focus on one of its more positive attributes: white wines. Greece is among the oldest wine producing regions in the world, but it’s often overlooked as a region for quality wine. Much [...]
Tough to say, easy to drink
Posted in Eastern European varietals, tagged Bikaver, Bull's Blood, Cabernet Sauvignon, Eger, Kadarka, Kekfrankos, Kekoporto, Lettie Teague, merlot, Tokaj on January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I have an Italian last name, and love Italian food and wine. But when it comes to speaking the language, there’s a chip loose in my brain, and words and pronunciation just don’t come out. Working with and reading about wines from all over the world, the problem is compounded. Upon tasting, I may be [...]
