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Category Archives: Wine Reviews

WSET Business And Commercial Knowledge course: A brief introduction

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This post is about the WSET’s Business And Commercial Knowledge course, held last month in UK, that I had the pleasure to attend. Through the following 5 minutes read, I […]

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Wine Reviews

Wine Branding. A useful tool for sales, or not?

July 7, 2016by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

Below is my coursework assignment, for a very versatile topic concerning wine branding. It was submitted to WSET for my Diploma exams, and received a “pass with merit” grade. Will […]

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International, Wine Reviews
What makes a wine great

What is a great wine? Is it only quality or not?

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This is blog’s point of view, of defining a great wine: It has to please you not only in nose or palate, but also spiritually. It is not only a […]

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Wine Reviews
Drying the grapes of Commandaria under the hot sun of Cyprus

All answers to Cyprus’ wine gem: Commandaria luscious heaven

July 8, 2014by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

The post’s about a rich, amber-colored sweet wine, flagship of the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Find out it’s recent legislation issues, distant relation to Port, ancient history, basic tasting […]

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International, Wine Reviews
A milestone for premium Greek Wines: Boutari Legacy 1879 Xinomavro

A milestone for premium Greek Wines: Boutari Legacy 1879 Xinomavro

March 11, 2014by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

I’m very happy to announce that a good friend of me, Yannis Papadakis, will be posting as guest blogger in WineOctopus. His first post, is about a unique wine from […]

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Greek, Tasted by Yannis, Wine Reviews
Chateau Porto Carras, Greek Wine 40 year flight

A 40 year Ch. Porto Carras flight. The live history of Greek wine making!

February 27, 2014by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

One of the most exciting tastings to be ever made in Greece, was yesterday’s flight of a legendary red wine: Chateau Porto Carras red blend, all way back to the […]

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Greek, Wine Reviews, WineMakers
Balassa Betsek Furmint 2011, Tokaj, Hungary

The new era of Tokaj dry white wines. Hungary’s winemaking at its best!

February 25, 2014by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

You would probably now Hungary’s most famous wine area, for it’s notorious sweet wines. Well, you should definitely look out for Tokaj’s dry whites, as the style and quality of […]

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International, Wine Reviews
Domaine Chatzimichalis Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

The groom: “Turkey Cabernet” Chatzimichalis. A great year farewell!

December 31, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

The story of this 1,5 lit magnum bottle is quite funny: My wife’s brother once promised, to open it at his sister’s marriage ceremony. Well it took seven years more, […]

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Greek, Wine Reviews
Domaine Economou Sitia 1998 (made by Liatiko grape)

A Greek Wine Alternative to Pinot Noir? Domaine Economou Sitia 1998

December 17, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

Today’s wine is much respected in “underground” Greek wine scene. Due to it’s rather small production, I wasn’t lucky enough to taste it until recently. Damn … was missing much! […]

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Greek, Wine Reviews
A legendary Greek Red Wine: Tselepos Kokkinomylos Merlot 2005

A Legendary Greek Wine: Tselepos “kokkinomylos” Merlot 2005

November 20, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

Be honest! Did you ever got the feeling that Miles (actor Paul Giammati) was just over reacting whenever he was talking about Merlot, in “Sideways” movie? Is it possible to […]

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Greek, Wine Reviews

Parents with twins? We have a great wine for you!

October 30, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

Hmm … quite strange. A wine with a sperm unit on it’s label! Wait a minute … look closer … is it a grape with a tail? Well, as i […]

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Greek, Wine Reviews

No Need To Travel North. Try a Greek Traminer Wine By Averof Estate!

October 18, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) Leave a comment

Trying a wine from a warm climate, made by a grape variety, giving it’s best to a cool one, is always a challenge. Well … not in today’s case: A […]

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Greek, Wine Reviews

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  • WSET Business And Commercial Knowledge course: A brief introduction
  • Wine Branding. A useful tool for sales, or not?
  • What is a great wine? Is it only quality or not?
  • All answers to Cyprus’ wine gem: Commandaria luscious heaven
  • A milestone for premium Greek Wines: Boutari Legacy 1879 Xinomavro

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