#cyprus

LionSpirit & other Cypriot wines

This series of samples came my way recently from the island of Cyprus. I know Cyprus for one solid reason which is, Commandaria. It was on a sommelier exam and I missed the question, but not for knowing that the two main grape varieties are Xynisteri and Mavro. I’d memorized the crap out of that, but the other facet on the exam, I did not it, and it appears I never will. Commandaria is an ancient style of dessert wine produced on the island which lays claim to some 6,000 […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.