Truth to be told, pine resin is not only an efficient preservative used in the past during the transportation of wine overseas. It is also good at hiding a wine’s faults or […]
Mezédes¹ and Retsina
Retsina wine goes with any food. Does it? In my article Oinos and the Easter Feast, I had promised to write about my wine pairings for the Easter dinner. One of my […]
2016 Kechris Winery The Tear of the Pine, Retsina, Greece
Pale gold. Resin is so strong on the nose, you may in part mistake it for a fault – certainly it is not. Intense, resinous, fruit is there, but behind. Pear, a touch of lemon, grapefruit, little bit quince, stone fruit – peach, apricot – somewhat floral – acacia – and herbaceous notes. High acidity […]
Oinos¹ and the Easter Feast
Yes, Easter… A thrilling time of the year. It’s perhaps because I was brought up in this land that I find Easter celebration even more vibrant here, in the Balkan area. From […]
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