点评:I am a winery guide for the vineyards and wineries of Greece. It is a retirement fun gig that I am grateful to enjoy so much in retirement. I researched wineries in the Corinth area for our group of 20 for a tour in April 2024. The group I will lead will travel from Athens to Nafplio. Giannikos is only minutes off the main highway. Although hidden in citrus groves, Google Map does the job of taking you right to his gate. On the day, the gate to the winery was closed. His farmer neighbor recommended me to call. On the phone we were able to arrange for a visit a few days later during our return car trip back to Athens. My goal was to check it out so as to be ready for the 20 guests to come next April. Michael Giannikos is the ultimate gentleman. He received my wife and I warmly. We tasted several of his very fine wines. They are modern, sophisticated and of the highest in quality. There are over a dozen varietal bottlings of both indigenous Greek and international varieties, all expressive, perfectly balanced wines of purity and precision. This may be a small winery but it is definitely the real deal. Michael’s interest in history and mythology is definitely an extra for those interested in more than just what’s in the bottle. The cultural backdrop of wine is what makes this more than just a great beverage. Wine is about a the people, the place, the culture of the region and in this case a family also. We are working on arranging more contacts through our agent in Greece to work on the details of our visit in April. We are coming back for sure. They have both cellar space for tastings and also a great outdoor space under a giant maple tree for an outdoor event. Michael said his wife will provide something to eat. After a brief tasting and wonderful exchange of stories, we felt we had known each other for years. Michael didn’t charge us and offered a gift of wine. I was unable to accept due to no more luggage space. We agreed that he would hang on to my wine gift until April (a Roditis) and I will bring Michael his favorite American candy, Hershey Kisses, which aren’t available in Greece. Thanks, Michael. We will see you soon. I know my guests will be thrilled at Giannikos. By the way, we loved your two German Shepherds. Such gentle dogs. I highly recommend a visit when in the Corinth region. If not, make a special arrangement to be there. It will be worth your time. Sam Wai
翻译:我是希腊葡萄园和酿酒厂的酿酒厂导游。这是一份退休后的娱乐活动,我很感激退休后能享受这么多。我研究了科林斯地区的酿酒厂,为我们 20 人的团队在 2024 年 4 月的一次旅行做准备。我将带领的团队将从雅典前往纳夫普利翁。Giannikos 距离主干道只有几分钟的路程。虽然隐藏在柑橘林中,但谷歌地图可以带你直接到他的大门。当天,酿酒厂的大门关闭了。他的农民邻居建议我打电话。在电话里,我们安排了几天后在返回雅典的途中参观。我的目标是检查一下,以便为明年 4 月到来的 20 位客人做好准备。Michael Giannikos 是一位终极绅士。他热情地接待了我和我的妻子。我们品尝了他的几款非常上乘的葡萄酒。它们现代、精致,品质最高。这里有十几种希腊本土和国际品种的葡萄酒,它们都富有表现力,是纯净和精确的完美平衡的葡萄酒。这家酒庄可能很小,但绝对是货真价实的。对于那些不只对酒瓶里的东西感兴趣的人而言,迈克尔对历史和神话的兴趣绝对是一种额外的好处。葡萄酒的文化背景使它不仅仅是一种美味的饮料。葡萄酒关乎人、地方、地区的文化,在这种情况下,也关乎一个家庭。我们正在通过希腊的代理人安排更多联系,以安排我们四月份访问的细节。我们肯定会回来的。他们既有酒窖空间供品酒,也有巨大的枫树下很棒的户外空间,可用于举办户外活动。迈克尔说他的妻子会提供一些吃的。经过短暂的品尝和精彩的故事交流后,我们觉得我们已经认识多年了。迈克尔没有向我们收费,并赠送了一份葡萄酒。由于没有行李空间,我无法接受。我们同意他将保留我的葡萄酒礼物(一瓶 Roditis)直到四月,我会带迈克尔他最喜欢的美国糖果 Hershey Kisses,这种糖果在希腊买不到。谢谢,迈克尔。我们很快就会见面的。我知道我的客人一定会对 Giannikos 感到兴奋不已。顺便说一句,我们很喜欢你的两只德国牧羊犬。它们是如此温顺的狗。我强烈建议您在科林斯地区参观一下。如果没有,请特别安排在那里。那将值得您花时间。Sam Wai