Wine
Growers optimistic as grape harvest begins on Santorini
The cutting of the first bunch of Assyrtiko on the southern Aegean island of Santorini on August 4 signaled the start of the 2017 wine grape harvest across Greece. The harvest takes roughly three months, ending in late October in the vineyards of northern Greece.
New Zealand Doctors Want to Ban Alcohol in Supermarkets
The New Zealand Medical Association has called for a ban on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, the Guardian said.
Retsina: The Greek wine you should try!
Ever had a Retsina wine? Greek wine is growing in popularity, though it’s not likely to enter the mainstream any time soon. The wines of Greece come in a variety of styles, and the white Assyrtiko grape in particular has been turning sommeliers’ heads for a while now. Retsina is a very particular type of Greek wine, made partially from the trendy Assyrtiko grape.
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Sunken Mediterranean treasure: A secret for better wine
Divers scavenging in shipwrecks slumbering at the bottom of the North Sea since World War II were disappointed not to find dazzling troves of gold and jewels.
As consolation, not only did they turn up decades-old wine, but the wine came with a bonus: it was better than equivalent vintages selling for top dollar in luxury caves.
A Slovenian wine also among the world champions of the 59th Wine Competition
From the 30th of June to the 2nd of July, at the 59th International Wine Competition - Vino Ljubljana, 48 tasters from 15 countries selected five world champions out of 430 samples from 19 countries. This year the number of both, the samples and the tasters exceeded last year's, explained Mr. Matjaž Kovačič, the head of the team Vino Ljubljana.
Organic Wine Festival | Athens | June 1
The first Athens festival dedicated entirely to organic wines takes place from 3 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. The event is organized by Ermou Spirits Cava Pittaras Trade Beverages. Organic reds, whites and roses from across Greece and other winemaking regions will be available for tasting and purchase.
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Sofia Hosts World Congress in Viticulture and Winemaking
In the period May 29 - June 2 Sofia hosts a world congress in viticulture and winemaking, reported BNR.
Bulgaria has been selected among 5 other applicants, Spain and Italy among those.
The current 40th edition of the forum is expected to take decisions which will determine essential moves in wine industry globally.
10 Things every woman should know about wine
Too often, when we sit down for dinner at a great restaurant, the server hands the wine list to the man and expects him to make all the decisions about drinking. Fortunately, that’s changing—now, sommeliers are increasingly female, and it’s common practice to pour a taste of a bottle for both the man and woman.
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Greek wines showcased in New York
Wines of Greece hosted its Grand Tasting at City Winery in New York City on May 9, showcasing thirty-nine wineries from throughout the mainland and islands of Greece.
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Drink Pink | Athens | May 21
Oenorama invites wine enthusiasts to the Athens Hilton this Sunday, May 21, where they will be able to taste and purchase a wide variety of roses from around the world at the Drink Pink extravaganza.
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