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Master of Wine based in Greece. Owner of WSPC, wine school, GM at AIOLOS, fine wine importing company, and GM at Wine Wonders

Piraeus, Greece
Joined April 2009
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LVMH thinks about selling Joseph Phelps, less than 4 1/2 years after buying it. I have said repeatedly that “quarter terms” for multinationals means a quarter of a year, while, for wine companies, it means a quarter of a century.
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The theatricality behind the “see me, I am rich! “ mode of champagne consumption just stopped being plainly stupid and became lethal. Shame.
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For his country. For himself. For his family. Earning a medal for Greece means everything to Giannis.
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This podcast sounds like a total vibe! 🍷 I’m ready to sip and learn about Greek wines! Who’s joining me? 😄
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Why does Julien Ogereau listen to Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast❓ nataliemaclean.com/blog/podc… 🥰 You can read Julien’s thoughts in his review. Tag a friend in the comments whom you also think would enjoy this podcast 👇 @Lazarakis @weininstitut @germanwineca @GermanWineUSA @WinesofGermany @DrinkGreekWine @GreeceandGrapes
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“ middle class can be defined as parents expecting their children to do better”. Peter Thiel
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Paging @Lazarakis for wineries on Santorini for @BlindTasters
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This Saturday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Emmanouil Karalis to our visitor centre. "Manolo" always takes the time to explore the local wines of the countries he visits - and no trip to Porto would be complete without experiencing Taylor’s Port. @FlyManoloFly @Lazarakis
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Are you interested in becoming a Master of Wine? Join us in Alsace, France for an introductory course. To find out more, click here: bit.ly/41rNfnV
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Congratulations to Jit Hang Jackie Ang MW (Singapore), Amanda Barnes MW (Argentina), Sarah Benson MW (UK - England) and Kathleen Van den Berghe MW (Belgium) who’ve become the latest to achieve the coveted 'Master of Wine' title. See link to find out more: bit.ly/3EPQCfC
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🍷 Why Did Greece Have the First Sommeliers, Wine Tastings and Writers? Konstantinos Lazarakis Reveals the Answers 📚 🎙️ On the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, you’ll hear the stories and tips that answer those questions in our chat with Konstantinos Lazarakis. nataliemaclean.com/blog/podc… ✨ Do have you a favourite Greek wine❓ @Lazarakis @androscomm @weininstitut @germanwineca @GermanWineUSA @WinesofGermany @DrinkGreekWine @GreeceandGrapes #natdecants #KonstantinosLazarakis #winegreece #greeksymposia #greekwines #sommeliers #winetasting #wineryculture #greekappellations #volcanicwines #santoriniwines #wineintellect #wineandideas #oenochoe #basketvineyards #greekwinemaking #warmclimatewines #greekwinehistory #greekvineyards #winedevelopment #greekflavors
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Would you like to win a copy of "The Wines of Greece"❓ nataliemaclean.com/blog/podc… 👇 All you have to do is: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Tag someone in the comments below who might also be interested in winning the book 3️⃣ Follow me on Twitter This contest is in no way affiliated with Twitter. @Lazarakis @androscomm @weininstitut @germanwineca @GermanWineUSA @WinesofGermany @DrinkGreekWine @GreeceandGrapes #natdecants #KonstantinosLazarakis #winelovers #greekwines #winesofgreece #wineproduction #winemakinghistory #assyrtiko #xinomavro #retsina #greekwine #mediterraneanwine #wineexports #winecompetition #greekwinelovers #winebook #greekvineyards #wineculture #winetasting #bookgiveaway #winecommunity
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🍾 What are the Surprising Wines and Regions of Greece? Konstantinos Lazarakis Shares His Favourites 🌿 🎙️ On the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, you’ll hear the stories and tips that answer those questions in our chat with Konstantinos Lazarakis, author of the new book The Wines of Greece. nataliemaclean.com/blog/podc… 🍷 Have you tried Greek wines❓ @Lazarakis @androscomm @weininstitut @germanwineca @GermanWineUSA @WinesofGermany @DrinkGreekWine @GreeceandGrapes #natdecants #KonstantinosLazarakis #greekwines #xinomavro #barolo #wineenthusiast #malagousia #greekgrapevarieties #wineculture #wineexploration #winelovers #winemaking #greecewine #greekvineyards #wineknowledge #winetasting #bordeauxvs #greekwinejourney #winecomplexity #winefreshness #newgrapevarieties
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My 2024 in numbers: 2565 wines tasted (+3,5% on last year, the highest since COVID. Still, I needed quite a bit to top 3K) 42 flights (just one more than 2023, the second highest since COVID) 106 days away from home (one less than 2023, the second highest since COVID)
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91 days away from home but in Greece (+19% on last year, the highest ever) 15 days abroad (-50% on last year, only pandemic years were lower) 21,000 Km in my car (-4% on last year, but still quite high)
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My 2024 top point – although 2024 was a stupendous year for me at all levels, I think my top point is something that I had nothing to do with. And I suspect that this will be the case very often from now on…
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Jerez apparently abolishes the obligatory fortification of DO wines, to clear the way for still, dry, unfortified Palominos. Wise move. But will the classics survive it?
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“The voting map of the German far-right party Alternative für Deutschland has a ghostly shadow. It looks like the map of Nazi electoral heartlands from “28 through to Mar ‘33.”. @KuperSimon
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