Welcome to the 'Raise The Glass' Greek wine event experience celebrating Greece's finest wines along with the amazing work of Greek Cultural Resources,
hosted by The A F Foundation
Explore and discover some of Greece's finest wines curated by the A F Foundation. There is a growing number of small boutique wineries in Greece that are elevating the quality of Greek wine focusing on local varietals. Today's wine event wants to highlight and celebrate these talented individuals who have dedicated their lives into their passions of producing signature wines for us to enjoy.
Grab your glass and let the journey begin!
New wine classifications are as follows:
- PDO: Protected Designation of Origin - the wine has to be produced from specific grapes grown within a defined appellation or area, and winemaking requirements.
- PGI: Protected Geographical Indication: this labeling is applied to wines produced outside of the PDO parameters. Winemakers are allowed to blend local and international varieties.
Table 1
KIR YIANNI ESTATES - NAOUSSA
Kir-Yianni was established in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, one of the leading figures in the Greek wine industry. Kir-Yianni, “Sir John” in Greek, is best known for producing premium Xinomavro from the slopes of Mt. Vermio in Northwestern Greece. The winery is focused on producing premium wines with authentic character which also appeal to the modern wine consumer.
Today, Stellios Boutaris, son of Yiannis, actively manages the winery and their two 30+ year-old estate vineyards located in Naoussa and Amyndeon. Combined, the vineyards stretch over 160 acres and range in elevation from 1,000 to 2,200 feet.
The Naoussa vineyard is located in Yiannakohori, the highest point in the viticultural zone, and is home to all the Kir-Yianni red varietals (Xinomavro, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon). The vines are planted in 40 different blocks based on their different soil properties. The Amyndeon vineyard is located in one of the most promising Greek winemaking regions. This smaller of the two vineyards is home to the winery’s white varietals – Sauvignon Blanc, Assyrtiko, Roditis, Malagouzia, etc.
Table 2
PALIVOU ESTATE - NEMEA
This historical wine estate is deeply rooted in the heart of Nemea and is now run by sisters, Evangelia and Vasilki Palivou. They've taken the reins from their father, Yiorgos Palivou. Their heart and soul have been cultivating the noble red grape, Agiorgitiko and producing expressions of this variety that are magical to all wine lovers. They are also growing a collection of indigenous varieties like Malagousia and Roditis along with international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
Table 3
DOMAINE PATERIANAKIS - CRETE
Emmanuela and Niki are the soul of the Domaine Paterianakis. Both manage the company with the love and passion that they inherited from their family of traditional winemakers. Emmanuela has been the Domaine’s chief oenologist since 2007 and is the manager of the winery. Niki is involved with the Domaine’s commercial representation. She is a chemical engineer and graduate of the National Technical University of Athens.
Table 4
SUMMER WINES
Enjoy these wonderful selections that are ideal for the warmer weather and summer. They are light and refreshing and are great for sipping on the patio or backyard.
Platinum Sponsor
- Yell-O-Glow
Gold Sponsor
- Anagnost Companies
- George Danis
- Alpha Omega Council
Bronze Sponsor
- Chris & Barbara Chrisafidis
Heritage Sponsor
- Karen Georgoulakos
- Stella & Charles Nahatis
- Chrissi Pappas
- Pantel Vokonas
Patron
- Connor-Healy Funeral Home
- Maria Dongas & John Nacos
- Tim & Vangie Giotas
- Phil Liakos
- Tina Papadopoulos
- Poppy Psinakis Patterson
- Costas Sideridis
Friend
- Toula Barber
- Timothy Brown
- Irene & Athan Savas
- Teddy & Arthur Dimitrakopoulos
- Matthew Boura
- Elaine Kevgas
- Charles Koustas