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The charms of Chania, Crete
More recommendations for things to do and places to eat in Crete’s second city. Above, two of the family running (sitting?) the atmospherically traditional Evgonia restaurant. Just after I finished...
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Favourites among the quirkier vine varieties. A shorter version of this article, with fewer recommendations, is published by the Financial...
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A seductively fragrant, fine red with tons of personality, at a great price. From €9.90, £12.99, $16.99. Pictured above, the...
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More proof to support Julia's belief that Crete is currently the most exciting wine region in Greece. See also part...
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Following up on Julia's overview of Crete's exciting wine scene, here are tasting notes for wineries A–I. Come back tomorrow...
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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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From €8, $14.89, £14.20
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A great-value and deliciously distinctive red from the Greek island of Crete.
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See our WWC22 guide for more. We're publishing this entry to our 2022 writing competition with heavy hearts. The climate...
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Some new discoveries are among the Greek treasures most recently washed up on Julia's tasting table.
Writing about wines from...
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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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At the London...
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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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In an end-of-year school report when I was about 13, a teacher warned that I should not rest on my...
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