Assyrtiko Archives | Palate Press

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When John and I left The Wall Street Journal in 2009 after almost 12 years of writing our wine column, Tastings, we ended a marvelous run of working together: 32 years under the same roofs. During that time, we’d had a lot of lunches together in newspaper cafeterias or nearby, Read More

Boutari 2011 Santorini

Remy Charest

Wine Reviews

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There is much to be said for the wonders of assyrtiko grown on the volcanic soils of Santorini. (Just ask W. Blake Gray.) Wines made from that grape variety have roundness and crispness, all at once, and this example from the 2011 vintage is no exception. There is a fruitiness Read More

The Epic Adventures of Santorini Assyrtiko

W. Blake Gray

Features

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Assyrtiko from the Greek island of Santorini is a world treasure, with one of the epic stories in wine. Catastrophic volcanic eruptions, centuries-old vines, sabotage by resentful neighbors, the threat of big corporations: all this story needs is Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. And you know what? They have a Read More

Travelogue Greece: The Peloponnese, Sprawling and Diverse

Adam Caperton

Features Wine Spotlight

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Palate Press contributor Adam Caperton recently returned from a trip through Greece. Previously touring Santorini, then exploring Cephalonia, this final week we follow him through the Peloponnese. Nick Harlaftis Nick Harlaftis, the third generation owner of Chateau Harlaftis near the-read more- Read More

Travelogue Greece: Santorini, Jewel of the Cyclades

Adam Caperton

Features Wine Spotlight

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Palate Press contributor Adam Caperton recently returned from a trip through Greece. Over the next three weeks we will feature his wine travels in pieces on Santorini, Peloponese, and Cephalonia. Of the 220 islands that make up the Cyclades in-read more- Read More

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Boutari 2011 Santorini

The Epic Adventures of Santorini Assyrtiko

Travelogue Greece: The Peloponnese, Sprawling and Diverse

Travelogue Greece: Santorini, Jewel of the Cyclades

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