Epic Wine Tours

18/06/2016

Athens !

This is a project I did on behalf of VisitGreece / the Greek National Tourism Organisation in 2015. Music: "Watching the Storm" by U137 Licensed from…

24/05/2016

Peloponnese is the best place in Europe to visit in 2016,
says Lonely Planet

"The Golden Lion Experience"
http://www.epicwinetours.gr/tours/the-golden-lion-experience/

Heading to Europe this year? Lonely Planet’s travel experts have scoured every corner of the continent to find the best places to visit this year. See which destinations made the list.

18/05/2016

"Greece isn’t the place where wine originated, but there are few countries with such a long, consistent history of fermenting grapes."

Greece isn’t the place where wine originated, but there are few countries with such a long, consistent history of fermenting grapes.

09/05/2016

"The Greek countryside, however, has its own treats in store: dramatic changes in landscape, from lush mountains to arid vineyards on rocky, sun-baked islands and fascinating facilities that offer unexpected wine experiences..."

When we talk about the marriage of wine and architecture, we usually associate the ideal wine experience with the vast vineyards and castles of Bordeaux and Tuscany. The Greek countryside, however, has its own treats in store: dramatic changes in landscape, from lush mountains to arid vineyards on r...

04/05/2016

Dionysus: God of Wine and Ecstasy
Worshipped in temples, theaters, public festivals and private parties, Dionysus brought joy and relief to ancient Greek life.

Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, often seems a familiar, likable figure, perhaps because wine and its associated rituals are such a characteristic ingredient of our own modern-day existence. Like other deities, Dionysus appears in human form and is credited with divine powers; yet thanks to…

28/04/2016

27/04/2016

Ted Lelekas, an Athens-based wine writer and educator writes: "It may come as a surprise to some, but in Greece, Easter is much more important than Christmas, when it comes to food and drink. This is mostly because the period running up to Easter and up to Easter Sunday itself is full of local and religious traditions and customs..."

Easter is more important than Christmas in the Greek calendar - always celebrated with a spectacular feast as Athens-based wine writer Ted Lelekas explains

26/04/2016

Olympia Lights the Way

Watch the torch for the 2016 Olympic Games starting its journey from their birthplace to host country Brazil

People across the world, from India to Siberia, gathered at Ancient Olympia to enjoy the location’s superb setting and experience the torch lighting ceremony, which serves as a potent reminder of the ancient roots of the modern Games, as well as the Olympic values and ideals.

24/04/2016

Spring at Tselepos Winery, an Epic destination!

"The Golden Lion Experience"
http://www.epicwinetours.gr/tours/the-golden-lion-experience/

23/04/2016

Mycenae is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Greece. It is located in the region of Argolis, between Argos and Nafplion. A very prosperous town in the ancient times, Mycenae gave its name to an entire civilization, the Mycenaean civilization, that flourished from about 1,600 to 1,00 BC. The ancient town was surrounded by gigantic walls, while the most famous spot is the Lion Gate, the entrance to the town with two female stone lions above.

"The Golden Lion Experience"
http://www.epicwinetours.gr/tours/the-golden-lion-experience/

11/04/2016

Naoussa, is one of the most exquisite wine areas of Greece as this is the birthplace of Xinomavro, one of the "Big Four" indigenous grape varieties that have put Greek wines on the world map. Dalamaras Winery is our destination. Kostis Dalamaras, representing the new generation of the family, will guide us through the vines and their wines.

"Macedonia & The Lakes Experience"
http://www.epicwinetours.gr/tours/macedonia-the-lakes-experience/