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Tina Fey Teams Up With Female Pals in Amy Poehler’s Directorial Debut

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have been best of friends and colleagues for years; so it's no surprise that Fey is obviously along for the ride in Poehler's directorial debut, "Wine Country". After years of starring in TV and film...

Thalassitis: Greece's Underwater Wine Experiment (video)

On the Greek island of Santorini, Gaia Winery is experimenting with oxygen-free, underwater wine aging -- and it is producing stunning results. A metal cage full of wines, with two floats on either side, has been slowly sunk on the...

Athens: Wine is Everywhere (video)

Different wine-tasting events will be taking over the capital of Greece next week, starting with Athens Wine Week from 10 to 18 March, and Oenorama 2018, from 10 to 12 March. 4th Athens Wine Week: 1+1 Wine Gift Wouldn't it be...

Minister Promises to End Greek Wine Tax

Greece's government is to abolish an excise tax on wine introduced in 2015, after the completion of the third bailout program review. Agricultural Minister Vangelis Apostolou, speaking on Tuesday an Athens event organized by the National Interprofessional Organization of Vine...

The Wine Route of the Lakes: Western Macedonia

  In the heart of Northern Greece, lies the region of Western Macedonia where it is possible to experience the picturesque Wine Route of the Lakes. The route starts in the area of the PDO Amynteo vineyards, where red and rosé wines...

Pioneering Wine-making Educational Program Introduced by Katogi Averoff Hotel & Winery, Member of Aria Hotels

A pioneering educational program aimed at introducing the art of grapes and wine making to 9-18 year old students is presented by "Katogi Averoff Hotel & Winery" member of Aria Hotels. The "Oinologondas" ("Wine-talking", in free translation) program wishes to...

OiNotika 2017: Second Cretan Wine Fair in Athens

The second Cretan Wine Fair, OiNotika, with the participation of twenty-five wineries took place in Athens last weekend. The exhibition included seminars and wine tasting, while special attention was devoted to two cherished grapes, Liatiko and Vidiano. Litiako is one of...

Attica Wine and Food Experience is Launched

Unity is an absolute necessity in Greece in times of crisis, especially when there is a shared interest and Attica-Wine And Food Experience, has proven just that. After many years of trying, wine makers and gastronomy professionals have finally formed...

Wines of Crete

  In the heart of the Mediterranean is the Greek island of Crete, which is home to some of the largest vineyards in Greece. With a continuous presence since Minoan times, Cretan vines have a millennial history that places the...

Minister Says Government Planning to Abolish Wine Tax; Replace it with Another

Agricultural Production Minister Vangelis Apostolou reiterated on Friday the government's intention to abolish an excise tax on wine by the end of the year, saying it failed to produce the expected revenues. Speaking during a visit to a winery in...