Aphrodite’s Wine made at the new Vasilikon Winery at Kathikas

Aphrodite’s Wine made at the new Vasilikon Winery at Kathikas

Vasilikon has always had one of the most popular labels of wine in the country since 1993 at Kathikas led by the Kyriakides brothers. Then it would happen, a happy young recruit schooled in Bordeaux would join as leading winemaking. Tasting with the once, only female oenologist in Cyprus, Aphrodite Constanti, is all but a charming experience - The winery’s…

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Methi the Cabernet Day

Methi the Cabernet Day

Wine Discoveries happen every day, or at least they should. On the occasion of our first international #CabernetDay celebration, we went about honoring Methi from Kathikas, for the exemplary work, hard to finish their winery while at the same time doing the harvest with new grapes under  Aphrodite, new member of the team as oenologist. Today going to Kathikas at…

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Cyprus Wine Awards distinguishes it’s wines with Gold

Cyprus Wine Awards distinguishes it’s wines with Gold

Grand Gold distinction in the 2012 Cyprus Wine Awards went to Commandaria Wine from Keo. St.John Commandaria received the highest honors in good company. The 7th Cyprus Wine Competition strict blind wine judging produced some inspiring results for Maratheftiko, the Cyprus indigenous grape variety for red and rosé wines, which was rivaled this year, by the excellent work from Cyprus’s…

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In the name of Xynisteri with peach and apricot aromas

In the name of Xynisteri with peach and apricot aromas

An inspiring sunrise shoot at Zygi. Zygi, Larnaca sets the scene for Wine explorations overlooking the sea and fisherman’s marina. The natural light couldn’t be most adequate for discovering the 2011 Vasilikon Xynisteri vintage for a bottleshot, the peach and apricot aromas allusions that can sooth any morning. Although a little bit early for wine tastings, Xynisteri it’s a wait…

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