MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

In view of the forthcoming Holly days of Christmas & the arrival of the New Year, we would like to deeply thank all of you for your excellent collaboration & support – also assuring you that we will keep on doing our best in providing you with our high quality products as well as with professional services – and we wish you by heart...

...a very Merry Christmas 

& 

a happy and prosperus New Year 2016 

 

BLACK ROOSTER & KOKKINOS NAOUSSA by STAVROS KOKKINOS

• NAOUSSA (P.D.O); The cradle of Xinomavro, Greece's "king" of the red grape varieties. 
• DALAMARI, ANO GASTRA, PALIOKALIAS; In the outskirts of the town of  Naoussa, where the  privately owned vineyardS of Kokkinos Estate are located. 
• XINOMAVRO; The King! Some people say it is the forefather of Pino Noir & Nebbiolo.
• KOKKINOS; means "RED" in Greek 
• NAOUSSA KOKKINOS; 100% Xinomavro aged in French oak for 25 months & 12 months in bottles; : Light ruby-red colour fainting to a light rim, with intense aromas of strawberry, basil, anise, leather and a slight hint of tobacco. On the palate, the wine expresses powerful acidity and tannins with a long finish and sour cherry flavours. 
• The BLACK ROOSTER; 75% Xinomavro & 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; Deep red colour with brownish hints; aromas of red fruits, spices & discreet presence of wood. On the palate is concentrated, rich & velvety. Well balanced and spicy, with fruity flavours & refreshing acidity its has a long-lasting finish.

VOLKAN SUPERIOR SANTORINI BEER @ THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN

The absolute match to Sushi - Volkan Santorini Blonde beer - is packing bags for the Land of the Rising Sun and quite soon, its numerous friends will have the chance to enjoy it, reminiscing their beautiful holidays on our birthplace, the magnificent island of Santorini. 

NEW MALAGOUZIA by ESTATE MANOLESAKIS

One of the best versions of the Malagouzia grape variety is the one by Estate Manolesakis, located in the heart of Drama region in North-East Macedonia.

The Manolesakis family is one of the very first to cultivate Malagouzia grapes at its privately owned vineyards in the outskirts of Adriani village, resulting a remarkably fresh white wine with notes of jasmin, peaches, pears, citrus, apricots, white pepper, tropical fruits like mango & green tea.  Full-bodied & creamy with  balanced acidity and a long lasting aftertaste, Malagouzia Manolesakis is perfect with fresh green salads and seafood or poultry in white sauces at 10-12 C, yet one could enjoy it with slices of fresh fruits. 

The fresh vintage 2015 will be soon ready, dressed up in a new eye-catching packaging.

Cheers!

GEORGE KARELAS FLAGSHIP WINES (Mavrodaphne of Patras & Muscat of Rio)

Mavrodaphne literally means "black laurel". The name was chosen by Gustav Clauss, the founder of the Achaia Clauss winery, because of the berries' resemblance to those of the laurel.That was about 150 years ago!

Little could he have known at the time that the wine he had crafted would become one of the most identifiable products of the Greek vineyard? Nor could he have known that, today, apart from yielding some highly acclaimed sweet wines such as “Mavrodaphne of Patras” and “Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia,” the Mavrodaphne variety would also yield some equally touted and remarkable dry wines. 

Most of the Mavrodaphne vineyards are found in the Peloponnese, particularly its north-western part. Until recently, the variety was almost exclusively employed in the production of distinguished fortified dessert wines under the indication P.D.O Mavrodaphne of Patras. The same was also customary on the Ionian island of Cephalonia where limited quantities of the sweet, hard-to-find P.D.O Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia wines are produced. The varietal’s characteristic near-black colour, dense aromas of dried prunes and currants, high alcohol content, and medium acidity indeed fit the classic profile of sweet wines like a glove. And then, enter that particularly piquant “bitterness” which ushers the finish of Mavrodaphne wines into another, complex dimension. In recent years, more and more of the dry wines of the variety seem to feature these titillating characteristics, and the absence of sugars appears to fortify even further the game of “here’s your sweet nose, there’s your sweet & sour taste,” a game strikingly reminiscent of Veneto’s grand Amarone wines. 

Mavrodaphne is indubitably a grand variety of the Greek vineyard. Having earned its rightful place among the “Port” dessert wines and being as little-known as it is unexpected in its dry version, Mavrodaphne will surely win over wine lovers with a nose for the authentic, the different, and the diverse. 

George Karelas is maybe the only producer using 100% Mavrodaphne grapes for the production of his MAVRODAPHNE OF PATRAS (P.D.O) wine even if the legislation allows the blend of Mavrodaphne with other higher-yielding varieties of inferior quality – most often Black Corinthiaki.

The result is the production of world class wines we are proud to speak about;

Mavrodaphne Karelas as well as its alter ego, the White Muscat of Rio, are available in USA, China, Japan, the Netherlands, Denmark and quite soon in Canada.  

ESTATE MANOLESAKIS @ THE MAP OF FLAVOURS (ΧΑΡΤΗΣ ΤΩΝ ΓΕΥΣΕΩΝ) November 28 -29,2015

The Map of Flavours (Χάρτης των Γεύσεων) is the most important annual wine event in Northern Greece, taking place in the beginning of Winter in a beautiful location of the port of Thessaloniki.

ESTATE MANOLESAKIS is present everty single year, showcasing the new vintages of its wines, also welcoming the Xmas festive period. 

This year the Estate will be also presenting its wines dressed up with their new labels and invites you to come and enjoy its wines "born by the soul"...

Cheers !

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GREEK ESTATE WINES EXPANDING...

ESTATE MANOLESAKIS @ THE LONDON GREEK WINE FESTIVAL ( OCT. 2 - 4, 2015)

We are delighted to invite you to the forthcoming first  LONDON GREEK WINE FESTIVAL which will take place at the GREEK LARDER & KINGS PLACE in October 2nd - 4th, 2015.

Estate Manolesakis from the heart of the region of Drama, N.E. Macedonia, will be presenting its new creations, the Exis Duo.

Be there !

KOKKINOS NAOUSSA 2012 @ VINMONOPOLET (NORWAY) - OFFICIAL LAUNCH, SEPT 4th 2015

HOT DOGS & VOLKAN SANTORINI BEERS

A Hot Dog & an Ice Cold Beer was always

 a "first class" choice for everyone of us.

Choose your favorite Hot Dog and....we've got your beer!

Volkan Superior Beer....the essence of Santorini in a bottle !

VOLKAN SANTORINI BEER @ NIAGARA GREEK FESTIVAL

We are happy & proud to announce that 

Volkan Superior Santorini Beer 

will be the official Greek beer at the forthcoming 

Niagara Greek Festival

Be there!

GREEK WINES...4.000 YEARS OF HISTORY

EXCITING NATIVE GREEK GRAPE VARIETIES

AUGUST 7th - INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY

VOLKAN SANTORINI BEER INTERNATIONAL NETWORK (PART 2)

TO BE CONTINUED ...