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Yiannis Karakasis MW

Yiannis Karakasis MW

Became an MW 2015

Based in Greece

Nationality Greek

Languages English, French

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Yiannis writes, consults and educates on wine. He created the blog, karakasis.mw, which has been instrumental in communicating Greek wine to the world.

He is the author of two books: the e-book The Vineyards and Wines of Greece 2017 (English version) and The Natural Wines in Greece which was published in 2018.

Yiannis is a consultant for several businesses including hotel groups and restaurants, and co-founder of the First Growth Wine School in Cyprus. He also established the 50 Great Greek Wines Awards.

Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Communication

Industry sector(s): Events, Business owner, Journalism, Author, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge

Wine styles: Orange wines, Sherry

Wine region expertise: Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Portugal, Jerez

Specialisms: HORECA, Restaurant wines