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Cyprus vineyards - essence of island charm

The value of Origin Cyprus

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Undeterred, Cyprus Vineyards

As recognized as it is that driven entrepreneurs have a continued impact on rural society and local communities since the last 30 years, one realises that immersing oneself in the fascinating world of the vine, is more than wineries and wines.

It’s about appreciating the richness of the natural world around us, a legacy of biodiversity hand-selected by farmers over millennia. Whether you are a wine lover or simply curious, this Heritage Season is a perfect time to explore and understand what makes Cyprus vineyards a living heritage worth celebrating.

Cyprus Vineyards

With harvest arriving to a close, vindicating Cyprus Vineyards as magnificent landscapes is but a recognition of the passionate work of the women and men of the vine and their contribution to surfacing the origin of an Island’s charm.

Wines of real finesse and interest

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An impacted Jancis Robinson, beyond fashion and hype.
JR’s views on the Ultimate CEE Wine Fair in London in June on the FT, well worth a read even as Cyprus is highlighted as invited destination representing the East Mediterranean – what a great opportunity to highlight the freat evolution of lesser known native varieties and milestone as a sector.



“Some very decent dry white from the island’s Xynisteri and Promara grapes. Cypriot red wines of distinction are starting to be made from the local Lefkada and Maratheftiko grapes.
The best Cypriot wine I tasted, however, was of a type that has been made on the island for centuries, the rich, dark, sweet, oak-aged Commandaria”

All in all wines of real finesse and interest, “factors include cool nights in vineyards up to 1,500m above the sea, ungrafted vines because the island is phylloxera-free, and a propitious limestone base in many vineyards” – the very wine quest for Cyprus Wines, priceless distinction.

Congrats to the organizers and participants. 🍷

Fikardos Winery
K & K Vasilikon Winery
Kyperounda Winery
Mallia Winery-KEO PLC
Tsiakkas Winery
Vlassides Winery
Zambartas Winery

More information: Published event wine notes on JR.com

Comer over in October

What wine are we having over in October?

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Wouldn’t that be something?
How about having Wine in Moderation (WiM) Association come over in October?

Comer over in October


The coming together of Come Over in October

Utmost congratulations to Karen MacNeil, Kimberly Charles, Gino Colangelo, Guadalupe Escurra for teaming up and setting clarity of the motivations behind the Come Over in October initiative in allowing for the positive footprint of wine conviviality to surface further.

A history of bringing people together

Come over October is akin to drawing a the line from which the wine community should be advancing.
– Being combative against having wine being reduced to just an alcohol narrative
– Unwaivering to the further ignoring of moderate wine drinking, and finally
– The desire to celebrate wine’s 11,000 year history of bringing people together

Congrats & Welcome! Come Together For Wine where professionals can also connect.

Let’s Plan something this Coming October. Yes we’ll bring some wine!

More information:
COME TOGETHER—A Community for Wine! COME TOGETHER was created to tell the story of the positive role moderate wine consumption plays in society and community. Wine has been a culturally significant beverage for centuries. It’s been shared at some of the most momentous occasions in history, and continues to be a part of the most important moments in our lives.

Wine in Moderation – A single global message to reduce harm and inspire moderation when drinking wine. A social responsibility program launched in 2008 by the European wine sector to demonstrate social responsibility and managed by the WiM Association. Tailored by each culture and community where it is introduced.

A new grape day winewednesday

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Fresh new day coming on December 1st – Maratheftiko Day.

You may think…geez…how original!? Well….Grape days may no longer be top of mind, and that’s ok, granted that the concept of grape days has been around for more 40 years, one does have to take things with a certain perspective.

Yet may I ask…Chardonnay Day, who owns that?

Unlike most popular grape days with varieties spread the world across, a Maratheftiko Grape Day has still the opportunity to be claimed locally and emerge as a day for appreciation of something one does own, cherishes and values….and when it does go International…more power to the grape, the growers, the winemakers, the traders and the winelovers. Yia Mas.

Akis Zambartas, a Cyprus Wine Star to shine eternally

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A wine star on earth has been lost,  but we’ve gained a sparkle in the sky to eternally shine upon us.

Akis Zambartas

Akis Zambartas, Cypriot Winemaker transformed into the cornerstone of wine education in Cyprus passes away at the young age of 67 years due to illness. Marcos Zambartas and family will carry on the legacy established by this french-schooled ‘Amant du vin et de la vie‘. Bon Voyage nôtre ami Akis.