Category Archives for Greece
Episode 56 – In The Vineyards of Nemea with Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, Gaia Wines
In this episode I was driving in the car with Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, co Owner of Gaia Winery in Nemea, in the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece.
Episode 39 – Gaia Wines – Yiannis Paraskevopoulous
In this episode I was chatting with Yiannis Paraskevopoulous from Gaia Wines on the island of Santorini and the Nemea region in Greece about his personal journey into wine, making wines in Santorini, experimentation with ageing white wines on the sea floor, off the coast of the island, the main characteristics of Nemea as a region and Aghiorgitiko, its main grape. We discussed Assyrtiko and its qualities and heard about the latest from Yiannis, an orange Assyrtiko, ageing in Ceramic sphere for 4 years. Yes, it has tannins and before you ask…. He can’t stand the term ‘’Natural wine’’ !
What wine he’ll take to a desert island and where is the most beautiful vineyard on earth ( after Santorini …). Prepare to be surprised!
Episode 29 – The East Mediterranean With Demetri Walters MW and Adam Montefiore
In this episode I hosted two of the leading experts on the wines of the East Mediterranean. Demetri Walters MW and Adam Montefiore.
We hear about the ancient wine routes and the fame those wines achieved in the ancient world.
Fast forward to the more recent history of the last 400 years and the Ottoman rule and how it affected the region.
Episode 24 – A Greek Wine Odyssey Part 2 Naoussa, The northern Highlands Virtual Event with Stelios Boutaris CEO of Kir-Yianni
The second part of our Greek wine odyssey- Naoussa! Greece’s most important red wine region.
The land of Xinomavro . Green hills, sleepy villages, a patchwork of old vineyards growing this unique northern Greek grape.
Episode 23 – A greek wine odyssey part 1 – With Chloi Chatzivariti and Laurens Hartman about the regions of Goumenissa and Amyndeo
The first leg of our Greek Wine Odyssey! On Wednesday 1st of July, our journey began in the northern Greek regions of Goumenissa and Amyndeo, in Macedonia. Laurens Hartman (Domaine Karanika) and Chloi Chatzivariti (Ktima Chatzivariti) shared their passion for these regions with us.
Episode 6 – Parris Sigalas
Listen to one of Greece’s most influential winemakers, talking about his childhood, his inspirations and the achievements and career highlights he is most proud of.
Episode 5 – Chloi Chatzivariti – Part 1
A chat with one of Greece’s wine-making rising stars, Chloi Chatzivariti of Chatzivariti winery, in Goumenissa, Northern Greece.
Episode 4 – Oia Vinyart
In depth conversation at the Oia Vinyart.
Episode 3 – Hatzidakis Winery
In depth conversation with Konstantina Chryssou from the Hatzidakis winery Santorini, Greece.
