Podcasts about Xinomavro

For Episode 70, we return to South Africa for the first time in almost four years, and we do so in grand fashion—by visiting Jordan Wines Estate in Stellenbosch. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Kathy and Gary Jordan, this estate is a benchmark of excellence, seamlessly blending tradition, science, and sustainability in winemaking. In this episode, we explore Jordan's Timepiece Range, a tribute to their heritage and old vines, and discuss how Gary's background in geology has shaped their vineyard's unique terroir. Kathy shares insights on economics in wine marketing, while Gary reveals their bold approach to combat climate change, including pioneering plantings of Assyrtiko, Mencía, and Xinomavro. We also dive into winemaking as an art versus a science, the evolution of consumer preferences, and the challenges South African vintners face today—from climate adaptation to international trade barriers. Plus, an exclusive look at their UK project, Mousehall Country Estate, where they are crafting world-class still wines in England. An inspiring conversation with two visionaries shaping the future of wine. Don't miss it!   For more information about our Podcast, visit us on the web:  https://readbetweenthewinespodcast.com  Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewinesmedia  Connect with us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-between-the-wines       

What are some of the significant contributions that Greece has made to the world of wine? How does the Greek volcanic island of Santorini produce wines of stunning depth and freshness at the same time? How are Greek wines shifting the perspective on what's possible for warm climate wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Master of Wine Konstantinos Lazarakis. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, The Wines of Greece. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What are some of the significant contributions to wine made in Greece? What are some of the unique and complex terroirs found in Greece for wine production? How do Santorini's wines achieve both incredible depth and freshness? What are the hallmark characteristics of Assyrtiko grapes, and how does the wine pair with food? How does the tasting experience of Moschofilero compare with that of Assyrtiko? What should you know about Greece's flagship red grapes, Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro? Which regions are a must-try in your exploration of Greek wines? How was Retsina developed, and why does Konstantinos think it's one of the greatest hopes for the Greek wine industry? How did the Greek financial crisis impact and improve the Greek wine industry? What are some of the opportunities and challenges in the future of Greek wines?   Key Takeaways As Konstantinos observes, Greece was not the first to make wine or even the first to have a God that is dedicated to wine, but we did a lot of things for the first time: the first appellations or regions, sommeliers, wine writers and tastings. For the Greek symposia, the whole format of consuming wine was essential in making sure that symposia were an amazing celebration of the human intellect, and the bringing together of ideas. Konstantinos explains that because Santorini is a volcanic island it has a young soil that's coarse. The vines grow on their own roots, but above ground, it's very windy, extremely hot, so the vines have to kept low on ground to capture a little humidity and be protected from the wind. They trained these vines as baskets by weaving the vine canes over years. Everything that is on the periphery is torn apart by the wind, but then you have only the middle that survives. Every about 30-40 years, the basket gets too bulky, so it's chopped apart and a new cane from the old root system starts a new basket. The root system is four hundred years old. For context, he adds, four centuries ago, Bordeaux was a swamp. Konstantinos says that many people believe that a cool climate wine is superior to a warm climate one. But warm climates can produce amazing wines. Greece has a lot of places that are cold, even more so than the Loire Valley in France. Over the years, the Greeks selected grapes with full flavors at lower levels of alcohol.   About Konstantinos Lazarakis MW Konstantinos Lazarakis MW is the first person in Greece to have passed the notoriously difficult Master of Wine exams. He is the author of Wines of Greece, published by Academie du Vin. As well, he serves as the President of Wines & Spirits Professional Center, General Manager of Aiolos Wines and CEO of Wine Wonders.   Bonus Interview Highlights – Matt Cauz How do I distinguish between sexist, sexy, and sexual writing? What are some strategies you can try to avoid using wine as a coping mechanism? What trends are emerging around generational differences in wine consumption? Why is it important for us to vote with our dollars when it comes to producers accused of misconduct? What are the best wine pairings for different types of chocolate and holiday dinners and celebrations         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/323.

What makes wine worth waiting for? How much wine is produced in Greece? What would surprise you about the wines of Greece. In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Konstantinos Lazarakis, author of the new book The Wines of Greece. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, The Wines of Greece. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights How did Konstantinos find his first passion for heavy metal music? Do fine wine and heavy metal have anything in common? What memorable moment happened to Konstantinos while delivering a presentation to wine buyers in Russia? How did Dominus wine end up making an in-flight splash for Konstantinos? What sparked Konstantinos' initial passion for Greek wine? Why did Konstantinos want to become a Master of Wine when no others were in Greece? Where can you find Greece on the map and what are the key geographic features? How much wine does Greece produce annually? What unexpected insight did Konstantinos discover while writing his book on Greek wines? What might surprise you about the dynamic nature of Greek wines and winemaking? What does it mean for Greece to have a large number of endemic grape varieties?   Key Takeaways As Konstantinos observes, when you're a fan of Barolo, or since we're talking about wines of Greece in here, Xinomavro, then these wines are not immediately appealing but hugely rewarding once you pay attention to them and calibrate your idea about what wine can be. Looking beyond the instant is rewarding. Konstantinos says that many people, even wine professionals, have widely different expectations of what Greek wine is. Some are surprised that Greece is producing any wine at all and others believe that Greek wine is a commodity produced in bulk. But the Bordeaux region of France produces twice the wine that the entire country of Greece produces. Konstantinos explains that the great thing about Greek wine is that we have no idea what Greek wine is all about. New grape varieties and regions emerge regularly. For example, Malagousia is a grape variety produced by about 200 vineyards. It is extremely forthcoming yet very complex and intense. On the nose, it can range from Muscatine to minty to tropically. On the palate, it's quite round, even creamy, without the need of extended lees contact or oak, but still, it has amazing freshness. One of the most important Greek grape varieties has been around for only 30, 40, years. That's bound to happen again and again. In Italy, almost every area that can make wine does or is verified. They have all their grape varieties identified.   About Konstantinos Lazarakis MW Konstantinos Lazarakis MW is the first person in Greece to have passed the notoriously difficult Master of Wine exams. He is the author of Wines of Greece, published by Academie du Vin. As well, he serves as the President of Wines & Spirits Professional Center, General Manager of Aiolos Wines and CEO of Wine Wonders.   Bonus Interview – Matt Cauz Highlights Which wine should you pair with artichokes? What inspired me to write Wine Witch on Fire? How did the events of 2012 kick off my no good, terrible, very bad, vintage, personally and professionally? Have there been any lasting effects from these traumatic events? How has the Canadian wine industry evolved over the past 20 years? What are my thoughts on the current state of the wine review industry?       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/322.

Naoussa est l'un des plus célèbres vignobles grecs dont la réputation repose sur des vins rouges élaborés à base de Xinomavro, un cépage local qui peut parfois rivaliser avec le Pinot Noir ou le Nebbiolo.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome back, wine friends! In part two with Jacinta Madison Williams, wine educator and owner of Inflorescence, we dive into five lesser-known red grape varieties perfect for your holiday table and beyond. Discover hidden gems like Bulgaria's Melnik 55, Austria's Saint Laurent, and a sweet surprise with Mavrodaphne. As we wrap up the year, Jacinta also opens up about how her ADHD diagnosis has shaped her journey as an entrepreneur, offering inspiration for anyone considering new ventures in 2025. Tune in for wine wisdom, personal growth, and a toast to the year ahead! And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special!   If you want to skip ahead:   4.00: The Bulgarian Melnik 55 grape variety 11.00: The Xinomavro variety from Greece 16.50: On to the St. Laurent grape from Austria 21.00: Back to Sicily (mentioned in Part 1) with the Frappato variety 26.55: The sweet fortified wine from Greece - Mavrodaphe of Patras 36.31: How Jacinta's ADHD diagnosis helped shape her entrepreneurial journey    Follow Jacinta on Instagram @inflorescencewines   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

Du bist Fan von Spätburgunder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Syrah oder Nebbiolo – hast aber einfach mal Lust auf was Neues? Lou got your back! Denn in dieser Folge präsentiert sie Dir großartige Alternativen zu den beliebtesten Rotweinrebsorten. Also egal ob Du's lieber fruchtig, kräftig oder würzig magst, zwischen Nero d´Avola, Blaufränkisch oder Xinomavro ist bestimmt auch für Dich die ein oder andere spannende Neuentdeckung mit dabei. Wein der Woche: Lamera Rosato Sizilien IGT Leicht, frisch und fruchtig: Dieser trocken ausgebaute Rosé aus dem Herzen Siziliens bringt mit seinem duftenden Bouquet nach Waldbeer- und Granatapfelnoten den Sommer zurück ins Glas! Frage der Woche: Darf der Bag-in-Box-Weinbeutel ohne Kartonage im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt werden? „Ja, der Beutel kann entnommen werden, weil er im Kühlschrank lichtgeschützt gelagert wird. Gute Beutel sind zudem metallisiert, das Licht kommt dadurch gar nicht erst rein.” – Lou Genau das Richtige für Deine Weinprobe und zum Üben von Verkostungen: Das Cheers! Aromarad https://www.edeka.de/services/edeka-medien/cheers-podcast/index.jsp Lust auf den perfekten Weinmoment? Mit den Cheers! Weinplaylisten findest Du tolle Musik zu jeder Flasche Wein https://open.spotify.com/user/31umv65e2qkqtw3xamou2qwcoska Möchtest Du uns eine Frage stellen, etwas loswerden oder ein Thema vorschlagen? Dann schreib uns gerne an cheers@edeka.de. Wir freuen uns, von Dir zu hören – Cheers! Weitere Infos zu unserem Podcast findest Du unter edeka.de/cheers. Besuche uns auch gerne auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheers_weinpodcast/. Altershinweis: Dieser Podcast beschäftigt sich mit Wein und hat einen Bezug zu Alkohol. Der Inhalt ist ausschließlich an Personen ab 16 Jahren gerichtet.

The family tradition continues in this episode as we sit down with Yiannis Boutaris, the grandson of the legendary Godfather of Xinomavro, the elder Yiannis Boutaris. The Boutaris' have been the visionaries and pioneers in Northern Greece's modern wine production to elevate and showcase its potential. We discuss the family's journey from farmers to world class producers and how the family took chances during times of uncertainty. Yiannis fills us in on new acquisitions and projects in the pipeline that are super exciting. We suggest pouring yourself a glass of wine while enjoying this episode. See more on the Urban Wine Club app.

#TopDrop Vancouver is a unique wine festival whose focus is to provide a platform for terroir-influenced, handcrafted wines and the people behind them.One of those people is Nikos Zacharis. He is the Sales & Export Manager for the world of KIR-YIANNI wines in Naoussa + Amyndeon, GREECE.They are crafting some of the very top wines from the country and we sat down to discuss so much about their history and influence on Greek wines throughout the past several decades.From antiquity to the modern day, from notable varietals like Assyrtiko, Xinomavro and Malagousia, Nikos shared so much knowledge and put into clear focus all of the pioneering work + passion which has yielded Kir-Yianni many awards as they offer these lovely wines to the rest of the world.LINKS:Winery: BC Agency: Top Drop Festival:  Remember to HEART, subscribe, SHARE the link & share the LOVE. With Gratitude,Wine Guy Ty.**The best wines are those shared with friends. Let's share my next DROP together!Follow WineGuyTy's adventures! Head on over to IG: @WineGuyTy

Afsnittet her er muligt fordi nogle af jer lyttere er så fantastiske at støtte på https://10er.app/vinforbegyndere Tusind tak for det!   ....................   Vi har ikke været der før, men nu skal vi endelig smage græsk vin! Jonas er forelsket i landet, René har aldirg været der, men han ved til gengæld en masse om landets vinhistorie.   Der er selvfølgelig masser af spørgsmål der rejser sig og masser af historie, der skal snakkes igennem. Så vi kommer ca. 10.000 år tilbage i tiden og tager en vinrejse frem mod i dag.   Vi smager på druerne Robola fra Kefalonia, Savatiano og Roditis fra Mesogia (Retsina) og Xinomavro fra Naoussa og vi går i dybden med deres smag og udtryk.    Vi skal have historien bag retsina og høre om hvordan man laver den helt særlige vintype.     Vi smager på   1) Robola, Sclavos Winery Vino di Sasso, 2022https://www.oinofilia.com/products/sclavos-vinodisasso?_pos=1&_sid=ea4b5ce12&_ss=r     2) Retsina, Aoton Winery Retsina of Mesogia, 2020https://www.oinofilia.com/products/aoton-retsina?_pos=1&_sid=eb312eb67&_ss=r     3) Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos Vineyards Young Vines, 2021https://www.oinofilia.com/products/thymiopoulos-youngvines?_pos=22&_sid=59186e4f2&_ss=r

This show is an update to our previous shows on Greece. We hope to get you (re)started on your exploration of this ancient winemaking nation that has been reborn in recent years. Greek wines are unique, terroir-driven, and they harken back to the nation's ancient past and the very foundations of wine as a major part of the history in western civilization.   With recent investments and modernization, the wines are better than ever and are worth exploring. Map from the Wines of Greece Although the places and grapes can be hard to pronounce (we did our best

Thanksgiving is a hard meal to pair wine with but we've got you covered. After a little bit of wine advice about glassware, serving temps, and my annual "Aunt Gertrude" warning, we get into the pairings for traditional (and some variations on traditional) Thanksgiving fare.    We begin with suggestions for wines to welcome your guests, and then move on to: Wine and food pairings for Thanksgiving appetizers/ hors-d'œuvre Wine and food pairings for the meats and main courses of Thanksgiving (my favorite part)  Wine pairings for traditional Thanksgiving side dishes From the traditional suggestions of rosé and Riesling to more adventurous things like Amontillado Sherry and Xinomavro, we give you plenty to think about when picking wines for your holiday gathering!  Photo credit: Unsplash Full show notes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ I love my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access, my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality wines you can't find locally. The holidays are almost upon us -- don't forget to stock up for your holiday feasts and get a Wine Access gift card for everyone in your life!  Get 10% your first order with my special URL.    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

I avsnittet tar sig Erik och Fredrik till Grekland där de orienterar sig fram bland Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko och Retsina.Även om Grekland är ett populärt turistmål för svenskar är vinerna fortfarande doldisar. Det är snårigt att ge sig ut i den grekiska vinvärlden och en del skulle påstå att det är rena grekiskan. Vill du veta mer lyssnar du på avsnittet. Yamas!Vinerna som provas i avsnittet:Art nr 94341 Estate Argyros Santorini AssyrtikoArt nr 2070 Kir Yianni Ramnista Xinomavro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever heard of Xinomavro (K-See-Know-Mah-Vrow)? If there's one main grape you want to be familiar with from mainland northern Greece, this is it. And in today's podcast, Sarah discusses everything you need to know about Northern and Central Greece as well as a great overview into Xinomavro. Sarah interviews Stellios Boutaris, winemaker a Kir-Yianni, one of Greece's top wineries that has been making Xinomavro for generations. This is an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass of wine and press play now! ------- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------- Today's Guest: Stellios Boutaris Kir-Yianni Website Kir-Yianni Instagram: @kiryianni Diamond Wine Importers - contact to find Kir-Yianni wines around the globe --------- For additional wine tasting videos and Greek educational content, follow my friend @david_bikes_and_wine on Instagram as he does complimentary wine videos during my mini series!    

Christmas is right around the corner and everyone is enjoying the flavors of the season! In today's episode, Sarah discusses 3 wines that taste and smell like Christmas. they are perfect pairings for holiday dishes as well as great wines to sip by the fire on a crisp winter evening. Press play now to listen and don't forget to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode of fun and approachable wine content!  ------------- Sign up for my newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo --------- Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #7: The only wine to drink with Christmas cookies and other Holiday food and wine pairings! Episode #75: Top 5 Italian Red Wines you need to know! Three wines mentioned in today's episode: Amarone della Valpolicella, Nebbiolo, and Xinomavro    

Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Kokkari, a restaurant that has all the old-world charm of a rustic Mediterranean country inn, but offers a quality wine list with traditional wines from Europe and California in addition to a few more wines from off the well-beaten track for the more adventurous oenophiles. Wines reviewed include: 2019 Troupis, Rose of Moschofilero,  Arcadia, Greece 2019 Limerick Lane, Russian River Zinfandel 2018 Diamontakos, Xinomavro, Naoussa For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Wine educator and sommelier Camila Alvarez joins host Robert Tas for a sensory experience at Atera. This restaurant focuses on the finest of seasonal ingredients because as everyone knows produce is at its best when it is fresh and in season. Atera takes the art of cooking to a high level of dedication and creativity, and their wine list is carefully curated to exceed expectations.  Camila reviews a selection of wines, offers tasting notes, and makes pairing suggestions. Wines reviewed include: 6 Cappellano, Piè Franco, Serralunga d'Alba, 2016 “Granit 30”, 2017 Ramnista, Xinomavro, 2004 For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Can't believe we let him do this... but here we are. If you want to send in suggestions (or wine) for us to blind taste, get in touch with @scottiethewino on instagram.What Meg's Drinking: 2016 Robert Weil Kiedrich Grafenberg EisweinWines (blind) tasted:Pikes 2021 Traditionale Riesling - $23Scotchmans Hill Sutton Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay - $45 for 2020 vintageThymiopoulos 'Young Vines' Xinomavro 2018 - $30Reynella Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - $60

La Deuxième partie de notre mini-cycle consacré à la biodynamie. Nous échangeons à présent avec Ophélie Neimann , journaliste en charge des vins au quotidien Le Monde, et autrice notamment d'un long article sur les différents aspects de la biodynamie, paru en Juillet 2021 dans le cadre d'une série d'été consacrée par Le Monde à Rudolf Steiner et ses théories. Le deuxième invité du jour est Philippe Viet, vigneron bi o en beaujolais (et auteur de la cuvée La Terre à Boire !), Philippe nous donne son avis (mitigé) sur la biodynamie et au-delà, sur les alternatives offertes au vigneron qui souhaitent aller au-delà des contraintes imposées par la cerification bio. Deux vins dégiustés, comme dh'abitude:  Patrice a apporté une bouteille de la célébrissime Coulée de Serrant, le chenin lumineux concocté par Nicolas Joly, l'un des papes de la biodynamie en France. Notre hôte d'un soir Bruno Quenioux clôt ce cycle avec un rosé grec épatant: le Xinomavro (c'est le cépage) du vigneron macédonien Apostolos Thymiopoulos . Bonne écoute! Episode enregistré à la cave PhiloVino 6 Place d'Estienne d'Orves à Paris, merci à Bruno Quenioux pour son accueil! Hosts: Romain @radiophill, Patrice Defay @patricedefay1, Laurent Delsaux @therapywine et Bruno Quenioux @philovino.brunoquenioux Générique: Easy Living (Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson)  Retrouvez-vous sur Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Si vous avez aimé l'épisode, vous pouvez laisser une note, un commentaire sur Apple Podcast, ça fait plaisir et ça aide beaucoup! Tous nos épisodes sont aussi sur le site de La Terre à Boire. Vous souhaitez commander la cuvée La Terre à Boire Millésilme 2020? rdv ici. Envie de découvrir d'autres podcasts parlant de vin?

To download the transcript CLICK HERE I am talking with Aubrey Terrazas in this episode. She is a girl after my own heart with an incredible CV having worked at Michelin star restaurants as a sommelier, co-founded Palate Club and then founded Terra Vine Marketing Firm amongst many other things. Due to her experience working with Data Science within Palate Club, we are discussing how that works and how it can help the buyer choose better wines. We will of course be touching on lots of different wines that you can try, and as Aubrey is such an entrepreneur, she will also be offering out some business ideas and thoughts to hopefully inspire you, should you be working from home, or be planning to go it alone. If you want to skip ahead: 2.06: Examples of how AI and date science can benefit the wine industry from the vineyards to picking wines for your taste 5.09: Chat with Aubrey 6.10: Aubrey discusses setting up a new business in a different country, during Covid times. 9.37: Working more digitally in your business 10.35: Tips on how to produce more valuable content for people online 13.05: How to have a system for success if working from home 14.47: What is Palate Club 17.52: The complications of selling wine across different US states 18.53: Using Data Science in Palate Club and how Sommeliers have used their understanding of wine traits, aromas and flavours to help customers find their perfect wines 24.55: Some wine suggestions based on if you enjoy Bordeaux of Rhone Reds 29.11: Xinomavro and Assyrtiko - Greek varieties that you need to try,  32.40: Aubrey's new podcast: Think & Drink Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!

要進入今年倒數的尾聲了，11月1日是International Xinomavro Day。 Xinomavro　是什麼品種？很少聽到吧。我想在台灣喝葡萄酒的人應該也很少見到。 它是希臘的原生品種，產於北希臘，據說它被稱為希臘的 Nebbiolo，在某些特性上它們有些相似。 後面等等跟哈林說說它的特性。 #xinomavroday #xinomavro #哈林說 #wine #葡萄酒 #葡萄酒節日 #節慶 小額贊助支持本節目：https://pay.soundon.fm/podcasts/d4e0f6d1-aca5-4885-ac96-c1041dd25d60 直接在下方留言告訴我你對這一集的想法。

要進入今年倒數的尾聲了，11月1日是International Xinomavro Day。 Xinomavro　是什麼品種？很少聽到吧。我想在台灣喝葡萄酒的人應該也很少見到。 它是希臘的原生品種，產於北希臘，據說它被稱為希臘的 Nebbiolo，在某些特性上它們有些相似。 後面等等跟哈林說說它的特性。 #xinomavroday #xinomavro #哈林說 #wine #葡萄酒 #葡萄酒節日 #節慶 很歡迎大家的支持請我喝一杯的( 威士忌/葡萄酒/咖啡)， 下次播出時，我會跟大家說誰請我們喝哪一杯了..... ^^ 歡迎抖內 ( $$$ ) --> https://pay.firstory.me/user/harlemsay 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/story/ckvcedded23m609442y887pgj?m=comment --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harlem27/message

要進入今年倒數的尾聲了，11月1日是International Xinomavro Day。 Xinomavro　是什麼品種？很少聽到吧。我想在台灣喝葡萄酒的人應該也很少見到。 它是希臘的原生品種，產於北希臘，據說它被稱為希臘的 Nebbiolo，在某些特性上它們有些相似。 後面等等跟哈林說說它的特性。 #xinomavroday #xinomavro #哈林說 #wine #葡萄酒 #葡萄酒節日 #節慶  小額贊助支持本節目： https://pay.firstory.me/user/harlemsay 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/story/ckvcedded23m609442y887pgj?m=comment Powered by Firstory Hosting

We hebben zo ontzettend het zuur gekregen van de eerste podcast dat er uiteraard een vervolg moest komen op acid junkies en dus bijdeze een deel 2. Dit was mede te danken aan onze ultra-lange uitleg van de proefnotitie van #slobberpost Deze podcast staat in het teken van zuren in rode wijn, en oké ook chenin blanc, want even eerlijk: die waren we gewoon vergeten. We hebben het al vaak gehad over zuren in wijn, maar deze podcast gaan we het hebben over zure wijn. Wat te denken van de druivenrassen zoals Tannat, Poulsard, Nebbiolo, Trousseau, Vinhão of Xinomavro. Kortom weer genoeg te leren en te ontdekken in deze gloednieuwe podcast. Slobberpost In vorige podcast vind je de onthulling van de eerste slobberpost, en het bleek nogal een pittige te zijn! Maar meedoen is belangrijker dan winnen, en jullie proefnotities zaten er allemaal erg dicht in de buurt. Maar voor nu moet je toch echt de podcast Acid Junkies deel 1 luisteren met tevens langste intro ooit, wil je weten wat er in de eerste editie zat. Zonder te verklappen wat de wijn is kan je via de volgende links de wijn bestellen en reserveren, want dit wil je hebben en is uiteraard niet zomaar de eerste de beste wijn die wij jullie hebben afgestuurd in samenwerking met Les Genereux! Klik op de stad naar keuze en bestel en reserveer deze bijzondere wijn in Rotterdam of Amsterdam. Aanmelden? Dat kan nog, maar wees er snel bij, want de volgende editie van #slobberpost is al bijna uitverkocht, en hier ontvang je niet alleen de wijn voor de maand april voor maar ook mei kunnen we je alvast verklappen dubbel feest. Aanmelden doe je gemakkelijk hier, en vergeet niet meteen je adresgegevens achter te laten dat scheelt ons weer werk! Proefboxen Verder zitten we natuurlijk nooit stil, want dan kunnen we niet! De eerste lichting van onze Stay @ Home proefboxen 2.0 zijn inmiddels uitverkocht, maar niet getreurd we gaan natuurlijk door! Zo tof dat jullie allemaal met ons mee proeven. Interesse? Klik hier. Wel lanceren we de nieuwste editie van de Supperklapper box. Geheel in thema deze keer namelijk Zuid-Afrika. Het favoriete wijnland van JJ. Kortom je kan met ons op liquid holiday in je eigen woonkamer. Bestellen kan hier. En de beginners box ken je klassiekers 2.0 komt eraan! Vragen? Stel ons een vraag, mail ons op podcast@leclubdesvins.nl en we behandelen jouw prangende wijnvraag in de podcast. We love recensies! Fan van de podcast? Laat een recensie achter in de Apple podcast app!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Thymiopoulos Xinomavro 2018, and chat awkward family moments, the perfect date night music, first kisses, awkward family moments, and getting emotional over Lucy outgrowing her high chair.   ****************** This episode is proudly supported by:   E.D. Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an entire wine subscription or single order! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Adam and Zach break down VinePair's Top 50 lists of wine and spirits, including why Xinomavro and the wines of Sicily deserve your attention, why high-end brown spirits still reign supreme, and how the diversity of gin makes it both exciting and almost impossible to rank. Please subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing the focus on Greece, this episode looks in detail at two of the country's major black varieties: Agioritiko and Xinomavro. Quality and styles vary, but there's some exceptional wine being made, particularly from Xinomavro. Talking about these two varieties also emphasises the diversity of Greece's geography and styles of wine.

The second part of our Greek wine odyssey- Naoussa! Greece’s most important red wine region. The land of Xinomavro . Green hills, sleepy villages, a patchwork of old vineyards growing this unique northern Greek grape. In this conversation, I hosted Stelios Boutaris, CEO of Kir-Yianni, one of the most important estates in Naoussa and neighbouring Amindeo and a beacon of Greek winemaking. We were joined by the rising star Kostis Dalamara, owner and winemaker of Dalamaras winery, Christos Taralas from Taralas winery and Christopher Georgiadis from the small Argatia winery. Conversation covered some of their personal choices in life, in winemaking, vineyard sites, terroir variations, clones and their main characteristics, vinification preferences, Tannin management, experimentation and whether the PDO can blend some other varieties (Merlot, Mavrodaphne) in order to round and soften the wine for slightly earlier drinking, or are they backing the 100% Xinomavro and showcasing it in its pure expression ?

Stergios Tatsis of Domaine Tatsis produces traditional Greek wines from the unique terroir of the Goumenissa appellation. Together with his brother Periklis, they farm about 14 hectares, making natural wines mainly from two indigenous varieties, Xinomavro and Negoska. But isn't all wine natural? Learn what's so natural about these wines. Wines tasted in this episode: 2009 Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro 2004 Domaine Tatsis Goumenissa (65% Xinomavro/35% Negroska)

This episode is a mini introduction into Greek wine. We look at the main grape varieties of Greece: Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Xinomavro from Naousa and Assyrtiko from Santorini. We talk about the terroir, the islands and touch on the history and the problems that Greece has had: The Ottoman rule, Phylloxera, choice of planting international varieties over indigenous. We discuss Retsina – that’s wine with pine resin in it! And Janina champions Terry Kandylis from 67 Pall Mall who is her go to Sommelier for anything Greek wine related. Wine news on this episode is all about Theo Campbell and how a champagne cork has made him blind in one eye – do you know how to open up a bottle of Champagne correctly? Have you tasted any of the indigenous grapes varieties of Greece? Which ones were they? This filler episode we are drinking Agiorgitiko 2016 by Gaia, Nemea. Enjoy!     Are sponsor Sommelier Socks Links Below to treat your self or a friend  https://jonathankleeman.com/shop/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/sp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B07QVMWYRX&isAmazonFulfilled=0&isCBA=&marketplaceID=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&orderID=&seller=A3J7DVZ0CQ6A3K&tab=&vasStoreID= https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SommelierSocks?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=704203561&ga_search_query=sommelier%20socks

Gettin' our Greek Goin; On and The Wines of Naoussa with Marcus Stoltz & Xinomavro

Greece is among both the oldest and among the newest wine nations in the world. Although it got cooking with winemaking more than 6000 years ago, a huge break in the action took it out of the winemaking game from about the mid 1400s until the 1990s. It's back these days, and as it has always been grapes are grown everywhere in this small but diverse country.  With the best wines made from indigenous grapes and select regions, you'll want to listen to this show to know what to seek out. And don't forget to look at a map while or after listening!  Here's a rundown of the topics we covered:  Geography: We go over where the heck Greece is and what’s here that’s good for grapes! Greece is in the southern end of Balkan Peninsula between Italy and Turkey Climate: Mesoclimates matter to quality wine! Mountainous & semi-mountainous vineyards: altitude moderates climate, cools down the temps Islands and the coast: Maritime climate/Mediterranean climate but very hot. Growers need cool sites for grapes to thrive Volcanic Vineyards:Santorini especially - volcanic soils layers of which are 30 to 50 meters thick, VERY DRY -- high acidity of the grape of Santorini History We discuss the entire deal – from evidence of wine in Greek peninsula since the 4000 B.C. to Ottoman Rule which destroyed much of Greek viticulture until the early 1800s to the rebirth of viticulture of the last few decades.   Classification:Before we launch into the regions and wines, we tell you about the classification For PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)wines – higher quality): Onomasia Proelefseos Anoteras Piotitos (OPAP) Dry wines Onomasia Proelefseos Eleghomeni (OPE) --sweet wines For PGI level (Protected Geographical Indication): cover larger areas, more styles and grapes Topikos Oinos (local/country wine) Epitrapezios Oinos (table wine)      The Regions and Grapes Northern Greece: Epirus, Macedonia, Thrace Thrace –isbordered by Turkey and Bulgaria in the North, Aegean in the south, makes mostly international wine varieties Greek Macedonia– borders the Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria in the north and the Aegean sea in the south. It’s semi-mountainous, and the rocky soils make it great red wine country Xinomavro (Kseen-oh-MAHV-roh):RED GRAPE. Best when from Naousa in Macedonia Firm tannins, bright acidity with flavors like red fruit and flowers, tomatoes, olives, dried prunes, nuts (compared to Nebbiolo) Other growing areas: Northern and central Greece, Rapsani in Thessaly Malagousia (mala-GOO-zee-ah):WHITE GRAPE.From Macedonia, near Thessaly Full bodied wines with strong acidity, peach, lime, lemon, and soft textures. There are sweet or dry versions Thought to be extinct -- professors and top growers, brought it back –resurrected by a winery Ktima Gerovassiliou (ktima = “estate”)   Epirus: NW Grecian mainland, mountains are essential to high quality. Wines have great acidity – the PDO of Zitsa is making excellent sparkling wines and floral dry whites from Debina (WHITE GRAPE)     Central Greece: Central Greece, Thessalia Central Greece (this is where Athens is): Hot and dry, more white than red Saviatiano (sa-VAH-tee-AH-no) WHITE GRAPE is the most widely planted grape in Greece. It makes dry wines but is known for Retsina, which tastes like the pine resin that’s added to the must before fermentation.   Thessalia (Thessaly): Borders Greek Macedonia, Central Greece, the Aegean Sea  – Mediterranean climate with continental influences. Best areas are in the mountains that surround the region Rapsani is on south facing slopes on Mt Olympus at altitude and makes Xinomavro and red blends      Southwestern Greece: Ionian Islands, Peloponnese Peloponnese: Where Sparta and Olympia were this is a peninsula on the southern edge of mainland Greece. Best areas are on the eastern side of the Peloponnese, at altitude Roditis (Ro-deet-is) WHITE GRAPE: dry, food-friendly, high-acid with lime, melon, saline, bitter citrus. Grown all over. Agiorgitiko (ah-YOUR-yee-TEE-ko) RED GRAPE: Full-bodied with sweet raspberry, black currant, and plum, nutmeg and Italian herbs, smooth tannins. Wines from mountains are best especially Nemea Moschofilero (MOSH-ko-fah-LAIR-oh)WHITE GRAPE:Lychee, rose, lemon flavored with good acidity and medium body. Grown in Mantinia: One of the coolest growing regions of Greece, specializes in the grape Mavrodaphne (MAHV-roh-DAF-nee) RED GRAPE:Sweet, late harvest, red wine that usually tastes of raisins and chocolate with high tannins. Better when blended. Grown in Patras   Ionian Islands: Ruled by Venetians in Middle Ages – today tourism = shrinking vineyards Robola, WHITE GRAPE:is Probably Ribolla Gialla from northeastern Italy. Lemon with pineapple, beeswax, quince, tart apple, can be rich and terroir-driven. Grown in Cephalonia     CRETE Crete: Largest Island (150 miles long), on the southern edge of Aegean. Hottest vineyards in Greece. Mandilaria, RED GRAPE: found throughout Greece and Crete in particular. It is too powerful to be made alone. Flavors are like stewed fruit, leather, with VERY powerful tannin     Aegean Islands Santorini: Volcanic island, most famous WHITE GRAPE is Assyrtiko (ah-SEER-teek-oh)grown in basket-like vines (see below) Dry Assyrtiko: lean, mineral, concentrated whites Nykteri (“nith-terry”): oaked with creme brûlée, pineapple, fennel, sugar cookie notes Vinsanto: Made with Assyrtiko, Aidani, and Athiri with cherry and raspberry notes. Tannic, high acidity, and can have high VA (‘nail polish’ smell)    Samos: Muscat of Samos, WHITE GRAPE, possibly homeland of Muscat Blanc Límnos: Limnio, RED GRAPE with raspberry fruit and herb notes. Paros: Monemvassia, WHITE GRAPE. From Peloponnese but cultivated only on Has mineral, citrus, nectarine flavors with a medium body, refreshing acidity.     To sum up: Best whites:Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Moschofilero, Debina, Robola, Muscat of Samos Best reds:Xinomavro, blends with Agiorgitiko, sometimes Mandalaria or Limnio Best regions:Naousa (Xinomavro), Nemea (Agiorgitiko blends), Mantinia (Moschofilero), Santorini (Assyrtiko), Samos (Muscat)   ______________________________________________  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Halpern Financial Imagine a path to wealth that just works. A team of experts at your beck and call, technology to keep tabs on your money 24/7, financial education and the personal touch that makes organizing your financial life feel achievable, rather than daunting.Halpern Financial is a fiduciary, fee-only, independent advisor that offers a combination of online tools and personal connection to help clients systematically achieve their goals. 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It's got a long, storied history, but Greek wines still deserve more attention from today's curious drinker. Explore islands, indigenous grapes, and must-try reds. Wines discussed: @3:27 Gaia Wines 2017 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko (Santorini) @11:40 Nasiakos 2016 Mantinia Moschofilero (Mantinia) @16:16 Alpha Estate 2015 Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro (Amyndeon) Transcript: Welcome to Wine Enthusiast's What We're Tasting Podcast. I'm your host, Jameson Fink. Join me as we discuss three fantastic wines and why each one belongs in your glass. This episode, we're looking at wines from Greece with Executive Editor Susan Kostrzewa, who covers and reviews wine from the region. What We're Tasting is sponsored by Vivino. With the largest online inventory, Vivino finds the right wine every time, including wines from Greece. Download Vivino to discover and buy your favorites, and stock up at Vivino.com/wineenthusiast. Greek wines aren't getting enough due, and I think as modern wine drinkers we should be connected to a country that has such an amazing past, so Sue, thank you for being on the show. Susan Kostrzewa: Thanks for having me. Jameson Fink: Are Greek wines just not getting enough due? Why aren't they more well known, or are they better known than I think they are? Susan Kostrzewa: I don't think they're well known enough. I love Greek wines, and they've been making wine for 4,000 years. So you'd think with all that time we would have found out about them by now. But I think part of the issue is a pretty simple one. It's kind of surprising, I guess, in a way that this could hold something back, but the names. The names of the grapes, the names of the producers, they're in Greek. Jameson Fink: Yeah, right. Susan Kostrzewa: You know, it's all Greek to you and me. But it honestly, I think, for so many years the producers of Greek wines were labeling all of the wines in Greek. So only really Greeks in the US, so Greek restaurants, Greek people, Greek immigrants were drinking that wine. They were the ones who could read the labels. It scared everybody off, so that was one very simple thing. I think that kind of deterred regular wine drinkers from getting into it. Then you also have the whole retsina thing, which for many years in the US, retsina, a not very well-made retsina was what was being exported into the country. So a lot of people have literal and figurative hangovers from the retsina days. There's great retsina being made now, and I'd love to talk to you about that, but I think there's still, I run into a lot of people who when I say I'm rating and reviewing Greek wine, I love the Greek wines, and were like, "Oh, I hate retsina." It's the first thing they go to, so I think there have been some starts and stops along the way that have deterred people who should know about it from knowing about it. And thank God, like the psalms are the ones who started the trend in the US again. They were the ones tasting it. They were like, "This is amazing. You should know about it," and sort of gained momentum from there. Jameson Fink: Yeah. I mean, I'll be guilty as charged. I mean, I remember when I was a buyer at a grocery store, we had like one Greek wine. It was a retsina, and of course I became more knowledgeable after that. I remember actually when I was still working in there, some new wines were coming into the marketplace, and they were exciting and interesting indigenous grapes, but it's sort of like, I don't know if it's maybe like Chianti with the fiasco, the straw kind of bottle that people still associate like a whole region or a country painted with that kind of broad stroke. But I don't know, nowadays, and I think you mentioned what? Sommeliers, and of course wine buyers all over are doing with Greek wines as sort of championing them and getting them in front of people, which I think is the biggest reason. So the first wine I want to talk about is one this definitely been a darling of the sommelier scene, and maybe not to its detriment, but maybe we're not seeing enough of other wines, but it's Assyrtiko, which comes from the island of Santorini. So the first wine I want to talk about is the Gaia wine's 2017 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko from Santorini which is 92 points. First of all, can you just tell me what is Assyrtiko and what makes it special on Santorini and in the world? Susan Kostrzewa: Assyrtiko is a white wine variety, it's indigenous to Santorini, which Santorini is basically a huge block of volcanic rock. And this is the variety that loves that volcanic rock. And even though it is being grown in other areas of Greece, I think its original and best home is Santorini. So Assyrtiko is a fresh, very linear, kind of sea salty, delicious white wine. Crisp, like I said, great with food. I think it's very unique, it's got a touch of smoke, and sea salt, and all the things you would associate with volcanic soil. And the other thing that's interesting about it, is they've never had phylloxera on the island, so there's some very old vines on that island. They're bush vines, they're low to the ground. If you've ever been to Santorini- Jameson Fink: Of course I've been to Santorini. Susan Kostrzewa: Yes, of course you have. Which, by the way is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Jameson Fink:  It is, yes. Susan Kostrzewa: Whether you love wine or not. Jameson Fink: The bluest of blues there. Susan Kostrzewa: It's amazing. And one of the things that's so cool about it is the first time I went I remember being with a big group of wine journalists who were all very knowledgeable and we were rolling by this sort of field. And it's super dry, and it's not a hospitable island as far as greenery goes. It's very hot and dry. And we were driving by this vineyard, and we're kinda looking at it, and we stop and we're all like, "What is this? This looks like a brush windswept field." And they're like, "This is the vineyard." And it's all these bush vines that grow their trained basically to protect the grapes from the super windy situation on the island. And it looks kinda crazy, and thread bare, and scrappy. But in the midst of this amazing vineyard are these great wines that are being made. So it's very unique. Jameson Fink: Yeah. That was exactly my experience. Like we're gonna go look at a vineyard, and you still have in your head oh, it's gonna be manicured rows with posts and what not. But yeah, the vines are woven into like a basket. Susan Kostrzewa: Yes. Jameson Fink: It's like nothing I'd ever seen. I have a million pictures of wine makers picking it up and lifting it up kinda like a man hole cover almost. It's really remarkable. And yeah, it sort of recalibrates your expectation. The climate there doesn't permit having training vines like that, they just wouldn't survive the wind and the heat. Susan Kostrzewa: Definitely, yeah. So I think it's one of the most unique places in the world as far as wine vineyards and unique wines go. So I'm a big fan. And I hope I'm pronouncing this correctly, I believe it's Gaia. Jameson Fink: Oh yeah, I pronounced it wrong. Susan Kostrzewa: Again, this is my beat and I still have a hard time pronouncing some of these. Jameson Fink: I gotta stop pronouncing these wines, I gotta make everyone do it unless it's something very simple. Susan Kostrzewa: But Gaia, the wine that you were mentioning, Wild Ferment Assyrtiko, Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, who is the wine maker there has really, he's really championed doing these sort of unique and experimental approaches to Assyrtiko. But he's also an awesome spokesperson for Greek wine. So you asked earlier about why we don't know about Greek wine, I think the producers themselves are on the road now. And they're doing an amazing job, they're the best people to champion what is happening in their country. And he, the wine maker here and the owner, is fabulous at doing that. So all of his wines are great. Jameson Fink: Yeah, I've also had ... Interesting things about Assyrtiko, I've had some older bottles, like it can age really well, which I thought was surprising. Susan Kostrzewa: Definitely. Jameson Fink: And it's not necessarily a heavy wine, but it's got some substance to it, it's not a super light, I don't know like Pinot Grigio. It's got somebody to it and a little bit of richness, but still super refreshing. Susan Kostrzewa: Yeah, I mean they're making sparkling Assyrtiko, their Assyrtiko blends with like Sauvignon Blanc that are really good. And then Retsina, their Retsina's now being make by which are made out of Assyrtiko. It's a very versatile grape. And like you say, it does have weight and complexity. It's pretty ... To me, it's again, one of the more unique wines that's being made in Greece. Jameson Fink: And another, let's keep going about island wines, one of the things that I think I clumsily said when we started is that you see a lot of Assyrtiko on wine lists, which is great. But also it's sort of like when's the next hurdle when we're gonna see more Greek wines from other islands and the mainland too? But I wanted to talk about Crete for a little bit, what are the wines like there as far as indigenous grapes? Are they doing reds, whites, both? Susan Kostrzewa: Crete may be the oldest wine making area in Greece. Again, I think when we talk about 4,000 years we talk about minoans , we talk about this incredible history of wine making on Crete. I was just there recently and spent a lot of time there. And everything is incredible, everything is old. Every olive tree is thousands of years old. They have an amazing history of wine making in general. But yeah, they make whites, they make reds, Vidiano and Thrapsathiri are two of the whites they make that I love that are just delicious, and refreshing, and again very unique to the island. Kotsifali's one of the reds. How do they differ? I mean every region of Greece is quite different. There are a lot of micro-climates. Crete is hot, and the wines are a little bigger, and a little more robust than say when you get up into the north where you're talking about very high altitude, pretty high acid wines. So a little fuller bodied, still great acidity, but a little bit more of a reflection of their location. And I actually did a piece recently on Crete for the magazine, and talked a lot about this new generation of younger wine makers, who are coming up in Crete and really pushing a lot of innovation. Because these are very old varieties, some of them were almost extinct, a couple of the producers I talk about rescued nearly extinct ancient grapes from extinction and brought them back, and are now doing all this cool stuff. So to me that's an area that's really exciting, and we haven't really seen as many of those wines in the US yet. But I think that's going to change. Jameson Fink: Yeah, and what I think is exciting too is when you have these ancient vines, or varieties and you see kind of younger people sort of rehabilitating their reputation, or literally rehabilitating them from the brink of extinction. You see it all over the world, and it's really exciting. Especially in a place with a history like Greece where you see old world wine history, and then you see people with new ideas and new energy kind of bringing them back to life instead of chasing a more faddish grape. Susan Kostrzewa: Well I think what's really exciting about what's happening in Greece now, and I've been covering the beat, I think it's probably been about eight years. When I first started wine makers were just starting to get back into really believing in their own grapes. They were planting a lot of, they had been planting a lot of international varieties, which by the way do really well in northern Greece, a producer we'll talk about, they do a beautiful job with Cabernets and Sauvignon Blancs, and Chardonnays. But what was really exciting was to see the younger wine makers, and some of the older ones getting excited again about indigenous grapes. And that to me was the beginning of the real quality story with Greek wine, is these are the varieties that are in their sort of blood. And they really know, it's the perfect place for these to be grown, and they really believe in them. And I think the quality is in those bottlings now. Jameson Fink: Hey, we'll be back to the show very shortly. But since you're here, I know you're already a fan of wine podcasts, why don't you check out our other show called The Wine Enthusiast Podcast, download it wherever you get podcasts. Let's talk about another white wine, we'll move on from Assyrtiko, it's Moschofilero? Susan Kostrzewa: Yes. Jameson Fink: Okay, so the second bottle I wanna talk about is the Nasiakos 2016 Mantinia Moschofilero, probably butchered that again. Susan Kostrzewa: No, you got it. Jameson Fink: Okay. That's 92 points. So tell me about this white wine grape, because it seems like if you're gonna start somewhere in Greece, this might be the white wine to start with. Susan Kostrzewa: Yeah, that's a very good point. I think Assyrtiko, it's interesting because it might be the first point of contact that most people have with Greek wines, but it's actually, to me it's a little geekier. Whereas Moschofilero also delicious, but a little bit more versatile as far as style, and just a little easier to enjoy just patio wine. Again, it depends on where it comes from, it's Mantinia, which is in the Peloponnese, it's mainland Greece is where it's traditionally from. And you know, it's very floral, it's got again, it's crisp, it's really balanced. But it's got orange blossom, and grapefruit, and sort of floral aromas. Almost could be like a Riesling, or an Albarino style wine. And to me, those are some of the best wines that again, are made in Greece are the Moschofileros, they do them in sparkling, still, all sorts of different dessert wines. It's really delicious. And this particular one is fabulous. This producer makes incredible Moschofilero. Jameson Fink: And I always think about that, I remember going to a wine dinner for a Greek winery a few years ago. And they were just showcasing Syrah, and Cabernet. And it was kind of weird in a way because I feel like this is probably for, I always have this tension in well, we kinda wanna give people grapes they're familiar with if you want them to enter a world of Greek wine or whatever it may be, or wines from Sicily or something like that. But then there's such this heritage of indigenous grapes, like here's a Syrah, here's a Cabernet. It's like you have this treasure trove of indigenous grapes. So is there kind of that tension there to pursue indigenous grapes? And it's not like they're bad wines, but Syrah or Cabernet, you know? Susan Kostrzewa: Well like I said, I think there was a pressure years ago to plant international varieties, again Chardonnay, Syrah Chardonnay, et cetera. Because people felt well no one knows these wines, so let's push the international stuff. Then I think what the benefit became is they were making a very good quality of international grapes and they started blending them. And that's a great entree. I mean it is scary, especially if you're just a beginning exploratory wine drinker, you're not gonna go maybe first for something that is called Thrapsathiri. Jameson Fink: Right. Susan Kostrzewa: But you might go for a Sauvignon Blanc Thrapsathiri blend. Jameson Fink: Right. Susan Kostrzewa: So I think that actually ended up being a good thing. And there are some really great blends, really delicious blends. And it helps people along. And then they might say, "You know what? Next time I'll just try the Thrapsathiri, I liked this wine, I'm not afraid of this anymore, I'm gonna try the single variety. So I do think there was a pressure. I think now it's sort of subsiding in that I think more people are just doubling down on the native varieties. But it's good that they have some of these other blending options. I think it makes for some really nice wines in some cases. Jameson Fink: And do you think, now we're at the second wine is from the mainland, I was also thinking when I think of Greek wine it's Crete or Santorini, is the mainland sort of still under appreciated even though it's huge and there's so much wine being made there. But kinda are we just in love with the island wines, and the mainland's like, "Hey, we got a lot going on here too." Susan Kostrzewa: Yeah, I mean it's easy to connect with the idea, the visual of Greece is always the islands, and the beautiful ocean. But most of Greece is mountainous. It's one of the highest altitude, highest elevation countries in Europe. And people don't always realize that most of the grapes in Greece are grown in these high altitude, maybe 1,100 feet vineyards on the mainland. So yeah, I think there is some ... Jameson Fink: I know, this is a real podcast. There's thunder, there's lightning. Susan Kostrzewa: There's this dramatic. Jameson Fink: The gods, the Greek gods. Susan Kostrzewa: The gods are here with us as I talk. I better get this right. Jameson Fink: Yeah, we'll get this right. Susan Kostrzewa: This could be the last you ever hear of me. But anyway, I think they're underappreciated and I think again, you've got mainland Moschofilero, you also have some red wines, which we can talk about as well. Those are made in northern Greece in the mountainous areas of northern Greece. And you know, we need to talk about them more, there's great stuff going on. Jameson Fink: Let us talk about one right now. Susan Kostrzewa: Excellent. Jameson Fink: The Alpha Estate 2015 Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro, 90 points. So kind of along the lines of Moschofilero is this kind of the red wine grape to start exploring if you're getting into Greek wines? Susan Kostrzewa:             That's a good question, because Xinomavro is kind of akin, people compare to Barolo, to Nebbiolo. So I think if you're a wine lover and you're a food lover, you're going to be really excited about these wines. Do I think it's a quaffer? Not so much. And I hate to call any wine that, but I think as far as approachability, Xinomavro might be your 2.0. Jameson Fink: Right. Susan Kostrzewa: And I think Agiorgitiko, which is another red, and I hardly get that right. But anyway, that might be a little more approachable. So Xinomavro, I love these wines, I think they're so elegant. They're incredibly age able. So this is the kind of wine that you can store for 10 years plus and it has all that great acidity, it's gonna age really well. But yeah, I think it's sort of maybe for somebody who's got a little more of an advanced taste in reds. Jameson Fink: So one thing we haven't talked about, which I think when talking about one of the great pleasures of wine is pairing it with food. Let's just back up and talk about Assyrtiko again. One of the things I remember being on Santorini is having the best tomatoes in the world and seafood. What are some of your favorite Assyrtiko pairings? Susan Kostrzewa: Well Assyrtiko again, when I think of a great pairing I think of food as you said on the island, which is like the tomatoes, I think about seafood, grilled seafood like sardines, any of that salty seafood goes perfectly with this. Capers, caper salad, all that. All that style of food. A point that I wanna make just 'cause you're making me think about this, that I talk a lot with Greek wine makers about this, and this often happens, Greek wines often are associated with Greek food and that's a great thing. But they also do very well with other types of cuisine. And I think one of the foods that I think is delicious with Greek white wines would be sushi. So sort of more delicate seafood dishes. Indian food, there are a lot of flavors that do very well with these wines. And I think it's kind of fun to explore that as well. And I think that's something that as Greek wine has become more popular in the US you can find the wines in restaurants that aren't just Greek restaurants. Jameson Fink: Yeah, that's a good point. It doesn't have to be I'm in a Greek restaurant, I'll drink Greek wine, and then if I go somewhere else that has any other kind of cuisine I'm like nah. Because I mean we drink champagne at pizza places, we do lots of interesting experimentation too. So I think that's a really good point. And that's something that will help Greek wine grow too, just not ... Of course if you're there in Greece, or if you're at a Greek restaurant I mean, yeah, it's only natural. Don't drink Barolo in southern Greece or northern Greece. But I really think that's a great way to get people excited and interested about pairing. I'd love Assyrtiko right now, it's super hot and humid out. Even just a summer salad with fresh produce would be great with probably almost any Greek white wine that was of a lighter style, or a medium bodied. Susan Kostrzewa: Yeah, definitely. And actually one of the things I've found is these wines, Moschofilero, you can pair them with obviously poultry and pork, and all that stuff. But they can handle some of the red meat like lamb, I mean you'd be surprised. Again, lamb is pretty traditional to Greece. But I've had Assyrtiko with lamb, and the high acid cuts the fat, it's really delicious. To me it's just fun. And again, they're great wines, they're very versatile, but they're really food-driven. So that would be my recommendation to everyone. If you've never had a Greek wine, I would recommend that you probably have it with food. Because they can be a little high in acid for people just to sit and drink if they've never had. But they do very well with that. Jameson Fink: And I guess I have a little sidebar about food and wine pairing, I love white wine with meat, whether it's lamb, even steak. I had recently steak with a different wine, different country, but a rich, dry, Austrian Riesling. And it has that sort of big rich steak dish, and big rich red wine. But when you have something that's a little livelier like a white wine, especially in the summer. Especially with like a steak salad, it's super refreshing to drink a white wine, or a slightly chilled red rather than ... That doesn't mean oh I'm having a pork, or a steak, or a lamb then I have to have a red wine. Susan Kostrzewa: Right, yeah. I mean that's the exciting thing about all these combinations. I think there's a lot more freedom than there used to be. There was always freedom, but we will tell you also, as I've bene lucky enough to taste and pair a lot of wines and foods in my career, I realize now it's really important to just try new combinations and not necessarily worry too much about what you've read, or think is the right combo. And that's, like I say, the Greek wines I've had a blast just tasting lots of different foods with them. And it's been a really fun way of learning more about the flavors, and seeing how they change, and just having a good time with it. Jameson Fink: Yeah, I don't think you need to bring your little chart to the restaurant and sort of look at it underneath the table, like oh I'm getting a steak, what am I allowed to have? Susan Kostrzewa: Right. Jameson Fink: I think that's a good thing where we sort of ... There are matches that are classic for a reason, but I think it's great that we've kind of moved beyond these rigid rules. Because a lot of it depends on how it's cooked, what it's served with, where you are. Are you in a nice air conditioned cave, or are you outside on a 90 degree humid day? It's like, "Oh I'm outside, I'm eating a steak, I have to have Cabernet." But you can definitely just chuck those rules. Susan Kostrzewa: Actually you just made me think of something when you were talking about drinking wine and the context of it, and the atmosphere in which you're drinking it. And I was thinking when I was recently in Greece I was on Mount Olympus, which is in northern Greece outside of Thessaloniki. And it was a hot, hot day. My instinct would've been to go for again, refreshing white wine, something sort of nervy and easy to drink. And we ended up drinking some incredible Xinomavro on the mountain with lamb. And it seemed like ugh, it's heavy, and it's gonna be too hot for this. And I have to tell you, it was so awesome and delicious. And I think in the case of again, going back to Xinomavro it has a freshness to it, it's got this kind of really nice backbone and freshness to it. And I actually, it made me reset my brain about red wine in the summer. Red wine and hot climates. It can be really awesome, and really delicious. And it also doesn't hurt to be on Mount Olympus. Jameson Fink: No, it definitely does not. So even if you can't get to Mount Olympus for some Greek wine, I will encourage all of you to explore the country, it has an amazing history, centuries old, more than centuries old. Susan Kostrzewa: Millennia. Jameson Fink: Millennia old. And these are just three wines that are great to start, but explore the whole country, try the indigenous grapes, and maybe get a little crazy and try some of the blends that have some of the grapes you might be familiar with too. But get out there and explore Greek wine. So Susan, thank you for being on the show. Susan Kostrzewa: Thanks for having me. Jameson Fink: And thank you for listening to the What We're Tasting Podcast, sponsored by Vivino, wine made easy. Susan Kostrzewa: The three wines we discussed today were the Gaia Wines 2017 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko , the Nasiakos 2016 Mantinia Moschofilero, and the Alpha Estate 2015 Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro. Jameson Fink: Find What We're Tasting on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you find podcasts. And if you liked today's episode, please give us a five star rating on iTunes, leave a comment, and tell you friends. What We're Tasting is a Wine Enthusiast podcast. Check out Wine Enthusiast online at winemag.com.

Podcast aus dem Kreta-Urlaub. Und dabei darf der einheimische Wein natürlich nicht fehlen! Griechenland als Weinland ist wieder stark im Kommen und platziert sich in gutem Licht - abseits des für den klebrigen Retsina bekannten alten Bildes von griechischem Wein. Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko und Assyrtiko, um die drei wichtigsten (und auch hier verkosteten) Weine zu nennen, werden in dieser Folge besprochen, getrunken und gefeiert!

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L'actualité de la semaine revue par Paul Journet et Judith Lussier; Entrevue avec le planchiste Sébastien Toutant en vue de la 10e édition du AKAMP; Le microbiologiste Jacques Boisvert nous parle de la géopolitique du moustique; Hélène Faradji et George Privet nous parlent du film La Communauté, de Thomas Vinterberg; Pascale Lévesque est allée voir la comédie musicale Saturday Night Fever au Capitol de Québec; Frédéric Lambert nous fait couter la soprano Layla Claire; On reçoit la chanteuse Pascal B qui nous présente son album Desert Soul; Simon Gaudreault nous fait découvrir le vin grec Jeunes Vignes de Xinomavro, Domaine Thymiopoulos et une bière de Charlevoix, la Dominus Vobiscum Saison.

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