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Lyrarakis estate
Wines of the week 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
Julia Harding MW Friday 7 June 2024 • 1 min read
Emmanouela Paterianakis
Tasting articles A Cretan feast – part 2
Julia Harding MW Friday 22 September 2023 • 11 min read
Antonis Dourakis
Tasting articles A Cretan feast – part 1
Julia Harding MW Thursday 21 September 2023 • 9 min read

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