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Lyrarakis Liatiko 2022 Crete
A seductively fragrant, fine red with tons of personality, at a great price. From €9.90, £12.99, $16.99. Pictured above, the Lyrarakis winery (bottom left) looking towards the Dikti Mountains, east...
Julia Harding MW
Friday 7 June 2024
• 1 min read
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This southern island may be Greece's most exciting winegrowing region. Pictured above, the Dafnes wine region and the foothills of...
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A great-value and deliciously distinctive red from the Greek island of Crete.
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A family-owned winery on Crete with a passion for indigenous varieties and nuanced winemaking, not to mention great labels like...
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Tim falls for the op-art charms of a pale Cretan.
From €14.60, $25.39, £21.91.
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€13.50, $15.99, £16.95 Find this wine I just love this quirky, full-bodied white from the Greek island of Crete. Not...
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