Epic Wine Tours

18/06/2016

Athens !

This is a project I did on behalf of VisitGreece / the Greek National Tourism Organisation in 2015. Music: "Watching the Storm" by U137 Licensed from…

24/05/2016

Peloponnese is the best place in Europe to visit in 2016,
says Lonely Planet

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Heading to Europe this year? Lonely Planet’s travel experts have scoured every corner of the continent to find the best places to visit this year. See which destinations made the list.

18/05/2016

"Greece isn’t the place where wine originated, but there are few countries with such a long, consistent history of fermenting grapes."

Greece isn’t the place where wine originated, but there are few countries with such a long, consistent history of fermenting grapes.

09/05/2016

"The Greek countryside, however, has its own treats in store: dramatic changes in landscape, from lush mountains to arid vineyards on rocky, sun-baked islands and fascinating facilities that offer unexpected wine experiences..."

When we talk about the marriage of wine and architecture, we usually associate the ideal wine experience with the vast vineyards and castles of Bordeaux and Tuscany. The Greek countryside, however, has its own treats in store: dramatic changes in landscape, from lush mountains to arid vineyards on r...

04/05/2016

Dionysus: God of Wine and Ecstasy
Worshipped in temples, theaters, public festivals and private parties, Dionysus brought joy and relief to ancient Greek life.

Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, often seems a familiar, likable figure, perhaps because wine and its associated rituals are such a characteristic ingredient of our own modern-day existence. Like other deities, Dionysus appears in human form and is credited with divine powers; yet thanks to…

28/04/2016

27/04/2016

Ted Lelekas, an Athens-based wine writer and educator writes: "It may come as a surprise to some, but in Greece, Easter is much more important than Christmas, when it comes to food and drink. This is mostly because the period running up to Easter and up to Easter Sunday itself is full of local and religious traditions and customs..."

Easter is more important than Christmas in the Greek calendar - always celebrated with a spectacular feast as Athens-based wine writer Ted Lelekas explains

26/04/2016

Olympia Lights the Way

Watch the torch for the 2016 Olympic Games starting its journey from their birthplace to host country Brazil

People across the world, from India to Siberia, gathered at Ancient Olympia to enjoy the location’s superb setting and experience the torch lighting ceremony, which serves as a potent reminder of the ancient roots of the modern Games, as well as the Olympic values and ideals.

24/04/2016

Spring at Tselepos Winery, an Epic destination!

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23/04/2016

Mycenae is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Greece. It is located in the region of Argolis, between Argos and Nafplion. A very prosperous town in the ancient times, Mycenae gave its name to an entire civilization, the Mycenaean civilization, that flourished from about 1,600 to 1,00 BC. The ancient town was surrounded by gigantic walls, while the most famous spot is the Lion Gate, the entrance to the town with two female stone lions above.

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11/04/2016

Naoussa, is one of the most exquisite wine areas of Greece as this is the birthplace of Xinomavro, one of the "Big Four" indigenous grape varieties that have put Greek wines on the world map. Dalamaras Winery is our destination. Kostis Dalamaras, representing the new generation of the family, will guide us through the vines and their wines.

"Macedonia & The Lakes Experience"
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08/04/2016

"Not only does Greece have a deep winemaking tradition from which to draw, there’s a vibrant scene currently brewing. This is an era of evolution for Greece, and a period of enthusiasm, reinvention, and experimentation in wine."

Everything you need to know

05/04/2016

Greece is the word. Greek wine is the next big thing.

Greek wine is the next big thing. Perhaps this is a strong statement but I have thought this for some time now. At the very least it should be the next big thing. If you look at the styles of wines…

04/04/2016

Skouras winery is an ultra-modern winemaking facility, with an elegant Greek architecture. We will have the chance to visit the winery, learn about the winemaking process and attend to a Premium Wine Tasting Class with the oenologist of the Estate guiding the tasting, helping us understand how we can appreciate the qualities of a wine.

"The Golden Lion Experience"
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28/03/2016

10+ Reasons to Visit Greece this Year

After featuring prominently in the world news for all the wrong reasons, for a while it seemed that Greece was all washed up. Just when everyone thought it was down and out, the country rose from its own dusty ruins to turn a tarnished reputation to its advantage. In what is nothing short of a succe…

23/03/2016

The journey has started....

Ένα επικό ταξίδι του κρασιού ξεκινάει. Τι συνδέει αυτούς τους τρεις συνοδοιπόρους; Η αγάπη τους για το κρασί και κατ’ επέκταση την καλή ζωή. Και αυτή αποτυπώνεται στις εκδρομές που σχεδιάζουν.

22/03/2016

Moschofilero: Centuries-old Greek white whispers with an enticing, subtly aromatic quality

Even less well-known than other major Greek grape varietals, Moschofilero has only recently started earning some well-deserved attention

21/03/2016

Semeli Estate is one of the most impressive wine-related developments in Greece, located at an altitude of 600m, in Nemea region. At Semeli Estate tasting becomes an experience! There, we will attend to a guided visit along with a tasting of 5 wines and a light lunch.

18/03/2016

"There’s Always Room for a Greek Wine."
Pairing wine with international cuisine.

With discreet aromas of red fruits and spices, the red Agiorgitiko grape variety produces expressive rosés and velvety reds. Both can be elegant accompaniments to a host of wine-friendly Italian comfort food dishes, famed for their rare balance of richness and finesse. At the same time, for fans of…

13/03/2016

Domaine Karanika, the finest producer of sparkling wines in the region of Amynteo.

"Macedonia & The Lakes Experience"
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07/03/2016

"GREECE IS WINE" by Kathimerini !

That’s our field of glory, the market segment in which we can shine by offering excellent, lovingly made wines with great value for money, from the as yet undiscovered “New Old World.”

05/03/2016

Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece.
A city where the first assembly of the modern liberated Greek Nation took place. Bourtzi, the fort in the sea, has remained known by its Turkish name (Bourtzi, meaning tower) and has become the trademark of the city.

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04/03/2016

Alpha Estate, the most renowned Estate of Amynteo!

"Macedonia & The Lakes Experience"
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03/03/2016

Theodosis Mavrogiannis is a dairy products producer who has gained acclaim from all over the world. In their small unit in the village of Karya which we will visit after Ancient Nemea, Mavrogiannis family produces the authentic Greek sheep yogurt, and traditional Greek cheeses. New Yorker magazine´s food journalist Rebecca Mead described it “as the best yogurt she had ever tasted”.

Theodosis Mavrogiannis will be there to show us the process of cheese and yogurt making and, of course, we shall have the opportunity to taste them!

"The Golden Lion Experience"
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29/02/2016

"The Golden Lion Experience"
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First stop at Palivou Estate, a renowned winery located in Ancient Nemea, the land of . We will enjoy a guided visit along with a wine tasting and a light lunch in the winery, accompanied by George Palivos and his oenologist.

28/02/2016

After our visit to the historical village of Nymfeo, we will have our dinner served at Kontosoros restaurant, the must-dine place of the region, famous for the top quality and the originality of its dishes along with top wines of the best Estate of the region, the Alpha Estate.

28/02/2016

Enjoy the journey, our wine and our food. Enjoy Greece!

21/02/2016

"The Golden Lion Experience" a new Epic Tour !

Discover this beautiful land where Hercules fought with the Lion of Nemea. Meet the winemakers, taste their wines and local food, listen to the traditional music and visit the ancient Greek sites that perfectly disclose till the history of the land.

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