Author: effiwine

Hi, winelover! I am Effi Tsournava and I am a devoted oenophile. I love trying different wines from all around the world (you might find Greek wine posts more frequently though) and blogging about them. After studying in France and Germany, wine has become my main passion. What I find really exhilarating is the fact that wine a living product that evolves with age and has a defined personality. Like all of us!

Hello (again!)

June 24, 2021

Hi everyone! Is there anybody here? I am so sorry for being so quiet for such a long time but it is with very good reason! We had a baby! We find out on my birthday that we are going to be parents and last July, our baby girl Eirini came into this world and … More Hello (again!)

The Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2019 are revealed!

September 20, 2019

On the evening of the 18th September, Louis Roederer and sponsors Marchis Mazzei, Pio Cesare, Ramos Pinto, Domaines Ott* and Domaine Faiveley welcomed their guests to the stunning Royal Academy of Arts to announce the winners of the 2019 competition. … More The Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2019 are revealed!

Kechris Retsina and Spanakorizo for the win(e)!

August 19, 2019

Greek AF summer food and wine matching for tonight’s dinner with a modern and delicious pét-nat (lightly sparkling) Retsina by the master that is @kechris and homemade Spanakorizo (spinach & rice) boosted with the sunny colours of carrots and red peppers and the signature aroma of dill! Have you ever had a Retsina? If yes, … More Kechris Retsina and Spanakorizo for the win(e)!

Konstantina Chryssou of Hatzidakis Winery comments on the 2019 Santorini harvest and looks into the future

August 15, 2019

Around this time last year, I was packing for my summer holiday on Santorini and I was buzzing with excitement! This year Ferragosto finds me in London battling with summery showers and strong winds under its, mostly, melancholicaly grey sky and reading the Santorini 2019 harvest report as documented by Yiannis Karakasis MW, 2019 Harvest … More Konstantina Chryssou of Hatzidakis Winery comments on the 2019 Santorini harvest and looks into the future

Louis Roederer 1997 – a vintage with a happy ending

March 1, 2019

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right” 🍾🥂This @louisroederer_ 1997 beauty has been ageing so elegantly with a seductively ripe fruit crunch yet with all the glorious notes that only extensive time in the bottle can allow them to develop: preserved lemons, dried honeysuckle, glazed brioche, honey on toast, … More Louis Roederer 1997 – a vintage with a happy ending

Dom Perignon 2006 – what a beauty!

February 8, 2018

Last Friday’s night celebrations included this marvellous vintage 2006 Champagne, courtesy of Monsieur @terrykandylis , Head Sommelier aT 67 Pall Mall! May your weekend unravel as rich and creamy as this stunning Dom Perignon that didn’t hold back in both generosity and elegance. Lemon zest blended with a dazzling cloud of smoke coming out of a Hollywood film noir. … More Dom Perignon 2006 – what a beauty!