Lyrarakis - Three Queens of Crete Wine Trio
Wine has been part of Greek life for thousands of years. Long before many of Europe’s most famous wine regions existed, vines were already being cultivated across the Greek islands and mainland. From the ancient Minoans of Crete to the symposiums of classical Athens, wine has always sat at the centre of Greek culture, food and hospitality.
Today, Greek wine is going through an exciting modern revival. A new generation of producers are rediscovering native grape varieties, focusing on lower-intervention winemaking and showing just how distinctive Greek vineyards can be. While regions like Santorini and Crete have become favourites with wine lovers, there is still a real sense of discovery around Greek wine - which makes it one of the most rewarding countries to explore.
Wine has been part of Greek life for thousands of years. Long before many of Europe’s most famous wine regions existed, vines were already being cultivated across the Greek islands and mainland. From the ancient Minoans of Crete to the symposiums of classical Athens, wine has always sat at the centre of Greek culture, food and hospitality.
Today, Greek wine is going through an exciting modern revival. A new generation of producers are rediscovering native grape varieties, focusing on lower-intervention winemaking and showing just how distinctive Greek vineyards can be. While regions like Santorini and Crete have become favourites with wine lovers, there is still a real sense of discovery around Greek wine - which makes it one of the most rewarding countries to explore.
Crete has a suprisingly vibrant wine scene for such a small island. Key producer Lyrarakis wines have worked to ensure that the native Cretan grape varieties are still cultivated - producing some superb, distinctive, exciting wines that demand to reach a wider audience.
Crete has a suprisingly vibrant wine scene for such a small island. Key producer Lyrarakis wines have worked to ensure that the native Cretan grape varieties are still cultivated - producing some superb, distinctive, exciting wines that demand to reach a wider audience.
Lyrarakis - Three Queens of Crete Wine Trio
Lyrarakis Single-Vineyard Discovery Trio
Lyrarakis - Crete in a Glass Mixed Wine Case
For us, Greek wines offer something increasingly rare: bottles with genuine identity. They don’t feel interchangeable or over-polished. They taste of sunshine, sea air, mountain vineyards and local traditions that have survived for centuries.
For us, Greek wines offer something increasingly rare: bottles with genuine identity. They don’t feel interchangeable or over-polished. They taste of sunshine, sea air, mountain vineyards and local traditions that have survived for centuries.
Lyrarakis Wines - Meet the Winemaker at Didsbury
Thursday 11th June, 6.30-9pm, £35pp
Discover the unique wines of Crete as we welcome a special guest from Lyrarakis Winery, one of Greece’s most exciting and pioneering producers.
Lyrarakis is known for championing rare indigenous grape varieties and crafting wines that truly express the landscape and traditions of the island. During this special tasting you’ll explore a selection of their wines while hearing first-hand stories from the winemaker about the vineyards, grapes and philosophy behind them.
Lyrarakis Wines - Meet the Winemaker at Didsbury
Thursday 11th June, 6.30-9pm, £35pp
Discover the unique wines of Crete as we welcome a special guest from Lyrarakis Winery, one of Greece’s most exciting and pioneering producers.
Lyrarakis is known for championing rare indigenous grape varieties and crafting wines that truly express the landscape and traditions of the island. During this special tasting you’ll explore a selection of their wines while hearing first-hand stories from the winemaker about the vineyards, grapes and philosophy behind them.
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