Thursday 27 June 2013

Quench hot summer's thirst with Volkan Premium Santorini Beers


Summer in Greece?

The perfect scenery...

 
A beautiful blondie...
 
 
A seductive brunette....
 
Difficult to choose?
 
The choice is always yours...and fling yourself into the wonderful world of Volkan Beer!
 
 
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Breaking News : G.Karelas winery announced as the "Winery of the Year 2013 - Greece"



We are proud to inform you that GEORGE KARELAS WINERY has been announced “WINERY OF THE YEAR 2013 – GREECE at the NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION”.

This Year’s Wine Competition Once Again Sets Unparalleled Standards and Uncovers the World’s Best Wines.

The NYIWC is the only major international wine competition to be judged solely by trade buyers & each wine is judged by its category and retail price, proving that Karelas wines – apart from their consistent high quality – also keep their “price / quality” ratio at the highest level.

 
Cheers,

 
 
 
 
 
 



Tuesday 25 June 2013

MALAGOUZIA by ESTATE MANOLESAKIS

 
 
 
 
 
 
Malagousia is the quintessence of the modern renaissance of the New Wines of Greece witnessed in the last twenty years. It is the personification of the way Greek wine producers are rediscovering their potential. In the 1970s, Malagousia was a white variety known to very few and thought to be extinct. Today, after painstaking work from university professors and top growers, Malagousia is widely considered a world class grape, producing outstanding dry whites, as well as a few dazzling sweet examples.

Malagousia makes wines that are medium pale, lemon green in color while the nose is very intense and highly expressive, showing hints of peaches, green bell pepper, basil and flowers. On the palate, it is round, full but always fresh, with moderately high levels of alcohol. Sweet versions are made with late harvest grapes as they are even more dense and more aromatic. In general, oak ageing flatters Malagousia, but many stainless steel versions are equally impressive. It is a grape believed to originate from the west part of Central Greece (Aitoloakarnania) and known mainly for its use in the production of sweet wines. Modern day plantings resurfaced in the Halkidiki region in Macedonia, and there are currently numerous producers cultivating Malagousia in most vine-growing parts of Greece.

Malagousia is a hugely successful variety, widely acclaimed around the world. Its wines are grand examples of aromatic whites, full of vibrancy and complexity. When dry, it can be an exquisite match to greens, salads and even artichokes, a famous “wine killer.” Sweet wines are finely paired with fruit desserts. Surprisingly, dry Malagousia can age in the bottle for four years or more while sweet wines need four to seven years to unfold their potential and indeed keep well beyond that.
 
 
Malagouzia by Estate Manolesakis is one of the best examples of this outstanding grape variety and recently reviewed by Mark Squires with excellent results.
 
Malagouzia Manolesakis is available in USA by :
 Stellar Importing Company 14-34 150th Street, Suite 4
Whitestone, NY 11357
Tel. (718)747-2141
Fax. (718)352-0049
 
 
 
 
Text taken from "New wines of Greece"
 

Friday 7 June 2013

TOP QUALITY WINES FROM SANTORINI by CANAVA PETROS NOMIKOS

 


 
 
The island of Santorini - apart from its admittedly unique beauty - is well known for its unique white wines. The people of the island cultivate indigenous grapes for thousands of years and produce wines of exquisite quality & style. It is no coincidence that the world's best wine people praise the Assyrtico grape which gives some of the best wines in the world.


 
 
Among Santorini's wine producers, Canava Petros Nomikos -  one of the oldest on the island -  procudes 3 wines of these grapes, a P.D.O. Santorini (100% Assyrtiko), a Vinsanto and a blend of Assyrtiko with Savatiano (50 - 50).
 
 
 
Only a few days ago, Canava Petros Nomikos top scored at the "Decanter World Wine Awards 2013" with both Vinsano Nomikos & Santorini Nomikos.
 
 
 
This summer, Greece tastes like Santorini !!
 
Yamas (Cheers) !!

Monday 3 June 2013

ANASTASIA by ESTATE MANOLESAKIS...a semi-dry rose to remember

 
Summer loves rose wines !
 
Ladies love rose wines !
 
...what a better chance to enjoy one of the most interesting rose wines we have tasted in years, full of sweet aromas of strawberries, well balanced  refreshing acidity and a seducing deep rose colour  reminiscing of a Santorinian sunset...