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Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Road to Rapsani

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Sue Courtney

The road to Rapsani is little used by tourists. Most pass the turnoff near the railway station on the Greek National Highway from Larissa to Thessalonika, through the Pinios Gorge and the legendary Vale of Tempe, without even a glance. … Continue reading →

Posted in oddball reds, red wine, Travel | Tagged Greece, Krassato, rapsani, Stavroto, tsantali, Xinomavro

Learning about Greek Wine – in Greece

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Sue Courtney

One of the best ways to try the wines of a country is to go there. Greece especially. This is a country rich in wine making history with grape varieties that have obscure names. The wines don’t make it here … Continue reading →

Posted in oddball reds, oddball whites, Travel | Tagged Agiorgitiko, Assyrtiko, Greece, Moschofilero, sauvignon blanc, Xinimavro

The Culture of Wine Drinking and Wine Shows

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Sue Courtney

After six weeks travelling overseas, visiting Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Canada and the USA and tasting the wines of each country, in the respective countries, I have a better appreciation of the huge world of wines and how wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Etc | Tagged Bragato, culture, gongs, Spiegelau, wineshow
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