Markus Stolz (above) is one of the world’s leading experts on Greek wine today (photo by La Gazzetta del Vino) and his blog, Elloinos, is a top resource for current news from the world of Greek wine. Please check out his recent post on new Greek wine legislation here. As CMO (the EU Common Market [...]
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HOUSTON GREEK FESTIVAL! AMAZING!
October 8, 2010Here are some scenes from the TRULY AMAZING Greek Festival going on right now in Houston, Texas. Now in its 44th year, the Greek festival is run entirely by volunteers from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Houston. In many cases, families have been volunteering for three and four generations! All of the recipes are [...]
Not only do Greek wines taste great…
September 9, 2010“I love wine,” writes “Sommelier Sarah” (Sarah Goddard, left, a sommelier, wine writer, public speaker, and restaurant consultant based in Ontario, Canada), “I love reading about it, talking about it, writing about it, and of course, I love drinking it.” We were thrilled to see her excellent profile of Greek wines at Suite101.com. And we [...]
Greek wine in San Diego: the amazing Yanni’s Bistro in Poway
June 23, 2010Let’s face it: while “America’s Finest City” is known for its beautiful beaches, its great nightlife scene, and the natives’ love of surfing, sport fishing, and other extreme sports, San Diego is not exactly what you would call a renowned fine-dining destination. That’s just one of the reasons that Boutari webmaster Jeremy Parzen (a native [...]
Greek wine and Boutari Filiria featured in San Francisco Chronicle
May 10, 2010The ancient winemaking culture of Greece “zoomed toward modern production when Greece joined the European Union in the 1980s,” wrote acclaimed food and wine writer Lynne Char Bennett in yesterday’s edition of the San Francisco Chronicle. “That brought funds, technology and a new generation of winemakers, many trained in Bordeaux and at UC Davis. There [...]
Taste Boutari in Chicago and New York
April 16, 2010Photo courtesy Place2Travel. Taste Boutari in Chicago and New York next month as part of the “New Wines of Greece Road Show 2010.” And in case you haven’t already, be sure to check out the All About Greek Wine website: it’s a great educational resource. CHICAGO 18 May Tuesday Bin 36 339 N. Dearborn Seminar [...]
Greek wine and food featured in the Washington Post
November 5, 2009Above: Chef Psilakis’s “Octopus and Chickpea Salad,” featured in the Wall Street Journal. For Michelin-star celebrity Chef Michael Psilakis (Anthos, NYC), the Boutari winery “embraces the soul of Greek wine, and interprets and elevates it.” From The Washington Post: “Typical,” Psilakis says as he winds his way past fresh seafood, vegetables, local honey and touristy [...]
Greek wine is a hit at the Wine & Spirits top 100 tasting
October 23, 2009Here’s what Wine.com had to say about the Boutari Santorini 2008, which was featured this month at the Wine & Spirits magazine top 100 wineries of the year tasting: Made with 100% Assyrtiko, Boutari’s Santorini is a steal at around $20. I really enjoyed the unique aroma. The rep hit the nail on the head [...]
Greek wine featured next week in Orlando!
October 16, 2009The wines of Boutari will be featured next week at Opa Fest in Orlando. Click here for more info. Taverna Opa 9101 International Dr Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 351-8660 Can you think of a better way to enjoy great Greek wine than with traditional Greek food? Enjoy!
Boutari named “Greek Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits for 12th time!
October 6, 2009For the 12th time, Wine & Spirits magazine has named Boutari “Greek Winery of the Year.” (Click image, left, for printable PDF version of the article.) “Where Boutari goes,” writes veteran wine writer Tara Thomas, “other people follow.” Here are some highlights from the profile: “The company’s biggest success story is Santorini…Today, others have joined [...]
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