Greek rosé

Once written off as too sweet, too pink, too cheap… rosé wine is now proving all its detractors wrong. You’ll be sipping pretty all summer long with our guide to all things pink

As summer approaches, our expert says it’s time to reappraise rosé and seek out more robust styles

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Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and herb-sprinkled cheese, while salads of sun-ripened tomatoes, tangy feta and fragrant oregano are perfect with just-landed grilled fish or slow-stewed legumes cooked in outdoor ovens following recipes that date back to antiquity. From Macedonia in the north to Crete in the south, we explore the country via its standout dishes