Skouras Zoe Rosé & Nasiakos Moschofilero Dry White Wine

I recently had the opportunity to spend an evening with chef, Maria Benardis, the founder of Greekalicious. Benardis is bringing ancient Greek tastes and flavours to modern times. During the evening we were served Greek wine, to go with the yummy treats made by Benardis. As you know I have recently fallen in love with wine from Greece. There is something smooth and clean about the wine when it hits the palate.

The wines of the evening were Skouras Zoe Rosé and Nasiakos Moschofilero. They were both so good, I could not decide which one I liked more.

Skouras Zoe Rosé:

The Skouras Winery was founded in 1986 in by George Skouras, a trained oenologist. Skouras wine is the second most sought after wine from the region.

This rosé is a blend of Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero grapes which give this rosé a beautiful red color with pink hues. It comes from the Peloponnese region where the wine is known for being complex and diverse. The taste is dry, fruity, and packed with flavor.The aromas in the wine are cherry, raspberries, floral and red rose petals. Make sure to serve it chilled.

Nasiakos Moschofilero Dry White Wine:

Nasiakos wines consistantly get high ratings from Wine Enthusiasts, Wine and Spirits, and Wine Spectator.

This wine is also from the Peloponnese region made with 100% Moschofilero grapes. The aromas are fragrant flowers green apple, and peaches. This one would pair wonderfully with mediteriannen food, cheese, and fish. I really loved this wine. It will remind you a bit of a sauvignon blanc. 


Both wines are great to sip during the summer. Either one would work for entertaining or chilling at home while watching Netflix. Cheers!

Chatzivariti, Good Greek Wine

For over 4,000 years, wine has been a big part of Greek culture, opa!  It is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. The first evidence of wine production dates back to ancient Crete.

(Chef and Evangelo Chatzivaritis)

I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Greek winery, Chatzivariti, at an intimate tasting at Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill in Manhattan. The winemaker, Evangelo Chatzivaritis, was in attendance to share his passion for wine. Chatzivariti wines are organic and predominately made with Greek indigenous grapes that comes from its estate owned vineyards.

The Eurynome, Roditis was paired with a Bosc Pear and Crispy Goat Cheese Croquet. The light wine has notes of basil, ginger, and apple. The wine is named after the Greek goddess, Eurynome, according to Greek myth she created life. This was my favorite wine of the evening.

Next up we tried the Staphylus, Sauvignon Blanc which was served with a Butter Poached Maine lobster with Belgian endive.This wine was just as wonderful as the Eurynome. I loved the aromas of melon, honey, and orange. It is delightful with seafood, it would also be great with cheeses and fruits.

The third course of Duck and Fava Beans Fricassee went very well with the Staphylus, Cabernet Savignon. I’m not a big fan of duck so I concentrated on the wine. The cab was filled with some of my favorite aromas such as vanilla, tobacco, black cherry, and wild black fruits.

Last but not least was the Skuna Bay Salmon and Fingerling Potatoes was paired with the Eurynome Xinomavro/Negoska. The tender salmon worked well with the spice, olive, and bramble fruits in the wine.

Next time you go to the wine store and want to try something new, look for a Chatzivariti wine. I predict that you will become a fan. Cheers!