Have you struggled to find Greek wine in the grocery store or your local wine shop? When going to a restaurant, do you check the wine list for Greek wines, but find it lacking in Greek wines? Part of the reason for that is that Greece is a smaller wine-producing region. There are incredible wines being made in this region, but the output is not large enough that we’ll be able to see Greek wines in every grocery and corner store in every country.

Santorini has a unique history, and not only when it comes to wine! Legends say that Santorini may have been the lost Atlantis, because it was once an island that erupted in 1500 BCE, destroying the Minoan civilization in Crete forever. Now it’s one of the top vacation destinations in the world and it is arguably the region that put Greek wines on the international map.

The most important Greek island grouping for wine is the Cyclades. Though there are some larger, well-known islands, like Santorini, there are some smaller islands, like Tinos, that are making some phenomenal wines and are preserving the traditional ways of making wine in Greece. Join me as I interview winemaker Thanos Georgilas about the ways he is helping preserve culture on the island by encouraging small business, local jobs.

In the 1990s, there was a revival of family-made wines, which dramatically helped with the quality of Cretan wines. The community of winemakers in Crete has a strong connection, especially through the work of Wines of Crete, which works to promote Cretan wines, foster cooperation among wineries in Crete, and encourage wine tourism in the region. Join me in a discussion with Alex Manousakis, winery operator in Crete.

Mainland Greece has so many incredible wine regions to explore, but the Peloponnese is especially known for the red grape Agiorgitiko. Join me as I chat with Junior Winemaker Dimitris Skouras about this grape and his family’s famed winery.

Northern Greece is a beautiful region known for red wines that can compete with the Barolos of northern Italy! Join me for a discussion with Stellios Boutaris, winemaker at Kir Yianni to discuss the unique wines he is making as well as the changes in the Greek wine industry.

Did you know that Greece makes wine? Did you know that Greece makes REALLY GOOD WINE?! Greek winemaking goes back to ancient times, but in the past two decades or so, Greece has started on a revolutionary journey, making a lot of exciting changes to its winemaking production. Join me as I interview the first Greek Master sommelier!