After a drive through the countryside of Thrace (northern Greece) we arrived at Domaine Kikones in Rodope, Greece. This is not a very touristy part of Greece. It’s in the country about 20 kilometers northwest of Maroneia. My first impression upon arriving is it felt rather simple. There was no fancy chateau. No grand entrance. […]
Over the past year, one wine region that I’ve fallen in love with is Greece. Unfortunately, I don’t find many Greek wines on the shelves in my neighborhood, but those that I’ve tasted have been delicious — and this wine from Tsantali is no exception. It’s made from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Muscat of Alexandria. […]
My virtual tour of Greek wines continues with a “visit” to the southern slopes of Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, via a taste of Tsantali Rapsani. This wine is made from a blend of indigenous Greek grape varieties: Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto. Wine Geek Info: The wine was aged in small French oak barrels […]
Yesterday I was raving about a Greek wine, but it happened to be one that had limited production and may be difficult for many readers to find. Here’s another red from the same producer that should be a little easier to find, although Greek wines in general don’t get a lot of shelf space in […]
This review is one that is frustrating me. To begin with, this wine is phenomenal! So what’s the problem? Availability. I received this bottle as a media sample and after looking for it in some local wine shops and online I’ve had no luck in finding a source for it. I’m sure it’s out there […]