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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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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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Stealing a moment of publicity from Sauvignon Blanc: Greywacke Chardonnay 2009

October 4, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) 2 Comments

Ok i know … When speaking comes to New Zealand, everyone has a good word (hmm … lately even a “i am bored” word) for the absolute star: Sauvignon Blanc. […]

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The Hidden Gem Of Crete Island Winemaking: Mirambelo

September 25, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) 1 Comment

I was very curious about this label. A review by – Grand Master “Yoda” Jedi of wine – Jancis Robinson caught my attention last winter, summing it up as : […]

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Most elegant Moschofilero ever? Skouras ‘Salto’ 2011

September 9, 2013by Stavros (WineOctopus) 2 Comments

One of the most long living ambassadors of Greek wine, is Moschofilero. A pink skinned grape, giving light bodied, easy drinking whites, with high acidity and very aromatic.  (If you […]

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Greek summer, with 24 degrees and a lovely #Riesling . . . #winelover #passionforwine #oysters #greeksummer @grvrettos @vasso_kovani
Once more, Greek indigenous varieties show great potential: Vertical tasting of a lovely Goumenissa appellation label, mostly of #Xinomavro grape. Pleasant surprise the minimal intervention new labels from winery's new age winemaker! Great times! . . . #winelover #passionforwine #GreekWine #lovemyjob #winesofnorthgreece
Amazing complexity and elegance. Joy of life! . . . . #winelover #karcher #Austrianwines #wine porn @skogias
Many claim this to be the ultimate #Viognier. Just a fantastic pair with buttery #Lobster. Because after all we all deserve a moment of perfection! . . . #winelover #guigal #Rhone #seafood #passionforwine #foodporn @grvrettos @vasso_kovani
Amazing @dreamtheaterofficial but @animalsasleaders are from another planet! . Nice summer gig 🤙🎸🎤🎶 . #progressivemetal #live #mymusic #30 years
Raising the banners of veganism! . . #lamb #roast #meatlover #vegan #not #troll
Tasting all Greek rose wines, to assign styles for their rose exhibition, held next month in Athens. Quality is in general above expectations, especially when compared with near past. . Well done #GreekWine! . . . #rose #roseWine #winelover #ilovegreekwine #vinetum #passionforwine
A brief report about @concoursmondialdebruxelles 🍷 contest Facts: Largest wine competition of Europe, with 9.150 wines and 350 judges, all over the world Judging methodology: Quite reliable, as every sample is evaluated in all it’s aspects with 5 scales, all submitted through a tablet wirelessly Stats: In my jury, extreme differences where very rare among the 150 samples tasted (about 3%). One sample rejected (both samples faulty), three where re-tasted (corked), only two samples below 70/100 Premisses: Fantastic place to taste into (Olympic) UCI World Cycling Center of 🇨🇭Aigle Residence: At the famous winter ⛷ resort of Leysin (1.260 m alt). First time that snowed during the 26 year history of CMB contest! Fun index among Greek 🇬🇷 team: Grand Gold Medal! Judge statement: Proud and grateful for participating, as a result of accepting a @wsetglobal (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Diploma scolarship for best performance in blind tasting (academic years 2017-2018 of @winestudies) kindly sponsored by the leading wine exhibition organiser of Greece, @vinetum_events_official_ (thank you @grapemust) . #cmb2019 #wine #winecontest #Aigle #judge #passisonforwine #winelover #winestagram #winetasting
Quiz: How many pieces of #sushi does this 4kg piece of #tuna can make? . . #fish #seafood #happy
Happy judge! UNESCO world heritage vines in background . . #cmb2019 #winelover
Let's get started! 9150 wines and 350 judges all over the world gathered at an amazing place! . . . #cmb2019 #winecontest #Aigle #judge #wine
Anything but Chardonnay! #not . . . . #chardonnay #Chablis # Burgundy #wine #winelover #wineaddict
Just got back home from UK after a very solid and informative session: Business and Commercial Knowledge Course by #WSET is aiming to provide all the financial, communication and branding skills to run a wine business in a viable way. . We also had a case study, that my team got the first place for it. Proud! . . . @wsetglobal @winestudies #winestories #wine #ilovemyjob #winelover
Tradition in national Greek day, demands tempura style fried cod. Delicious but fatty dish, finds it's perfect pair with a new style sparkling retsina (raisin flavored Wine). . . . . #wine #winelover #GreekWine #foodpic #wineaddict #greekgastronomy #retsina @kechris
I guess this pic is all about Greece: cuttlefish with fava mash, and two world class #Assyrtiko from #Santorini. Bliss! . . . #wineaddict #GreekWine #fava #greekgastronomy #winelover #wine @estate_argyros @paschalidisp
The awkward moment you realise you run out of lemons: just use a #zerodosage #champagne! . . . #wineaddict #seafood #oysters #winelover #instawine #wineporn

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