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It is a pleasure to announce that as from now, I shall be producing a regular bulletin under the title “Wine Dimensions”, aimed at oenophiles and friends on all aspects related to wine, and in particular to Cyprus wines and my production here at the Monolithos Winery, in Pachna.

Why “Wine Dimensions”?

Wine is many things. It is art, science, friendship, passion and love. A glass of wine can be a lesson in history, tradition, geography, culture, medicine, philosophy, psychology, religion and much more. It is, therefore, a multidimensional subject .Wine has been around for thousands of years, from ancient civilization to modern times and it has been enjoyed by many – from peasants to kings.

It is only necessary to visit a wine shop to realise the immense variety of wines available on the market. It is part of Wine Dimensions’ mission to help you select what to buy for your cellar, or something to accompany your pizza, or what to choose for a special occasion. However, wine lovers tend to be more interested than the average consumer in how their product is made. Furthermore, for a full appreciation of wine, we need to understand the varying elements that create it. While wine-making can be complex, its essential purpose is to deliver pleasure, either by itself, or as part of a meal.

But perhaps one of the best things about wine culture is the habit of asking questions. Please share your comments, questions and suggestions on any aspect of wine. Ideas for future articles are also most welcome.

I hope to disseminate information that will interest and enthuse you and make you feel part of the exciting world of wines, and more specifically the wines of Cyprus. I aspire to be informative, personal and frank; to convey the joie-de-vivre of wine with a cultural perspective. I don’t pretend to know everything about wine, but fortunately, there is no right or wrong when it comes to wine opinion. Wine, like life itself, is a long series of many shades of grey, more than black and white. However, not many will dispute the truth of Benjamin Franklin’s words:

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”