In the misty, mountainous vineyards of central Greece, a native variety nicknamed “The Chameleon” sits quietly in wait for its long-anticipated day in the global spotlight.

The March 2025 Cork 'n Cap Press

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The Chameleon and the Blood of Hercules

Moschofilero (pronounced mow-sko-FEEL-err-oh) has existed in various iterations in Greece since ancient times. It is a lively and floral white-wine grape grown in the Peloponnese region of Mantinia, gained its "chameleon" moniker for good reason. Pink-skinned and aromatic, the grape’s expression is wide-ranging. Ripe and fun-loving, while exotic and spicy, it’s often compared to Riesling, Traminer and Viognier, though its character is distinctively Greek.  This is an awesome "summer-sipper"

In Nemea, the wine made from Agiorgitiko (pronounced AYE-yor-YEE-tee-ko) is nicknamed the "Blood of Hercules" because of the legend that the Greek hero consumed a local Nemean wine made from this grape before he slayed the Nemean Lion. Hercules would have appreciated Zacharias Nimea for its bright garnet color and its high-toned boysenberry and cherry character in the aroma. Oak aged for 12 months, the resulting wine is dry but lively and ripe, with a long finish that echoes the berry scents.

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A Replenished Stock Of Our Top Selling Wines

Chateau La Castillonne Red, our best selling wooden crate Bordeaux of all time, has a sibling. The red has been known for its consistent quality year in an year out. It is a classic 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that has crowd-pleasing brambly fruit notes, a dryness that lends it self well to pairing with a variety of foods without over powering them, and finishes with firm but gentle tannins.

Chateau La Castillonne White, says “Sauvignon Blanc” on the label but it likely also includes a small amount of Semillon, another important grape from the Bordeaux region responsible for rounding the edges and softening the citrus notes of the predominant grape, giving the resulting wine a luscious structure and mouth-feel.

Try either wine for $10.99 a bottle or grab a wooden crate of 12 bottles for just $108, a savings of almost $2 per bottle. While drier than a typical domestic wine, Bordeaux wines are typically lighter in alcohol and much lower in residual sugar, with minimal chemical adulteration for people who care about such things.

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