
Panos Kakaviatos
Panos Kakaviatos has been a published wine writer since 2001, writing in internationally recognized media including Decanter, but also Harpers Wine & Spirit, Meiningers Wine Business International and The World of Fine Wine.
His writing ability was developed as a news agency reporter, primarily with the Associated Press. He has a particular interest in Bordeaux and has taken part each year in the en primeur barrel tastings there since the 2003 vintage.
He enjoys organising educational wine tasting dinners in Europe and in the United States, and he judges in international wine competitions, from Shanghai to London. He also offers cellar consulting and organises wine tours for individuals.
Based in Strasbourg, France, Panos also works as a spokesperson and media relations manager for the European human rights organisation, the Council of Europe.
Panos runs his own wine website called wine-chronicles.com – widely viewed in Europe and the United States. He was a judge the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019.
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New US$2m wine research institute for Oregon
Oregon’s wine industry is set to gain a new US$2m (£1m) academic institute with money from its winemakers and state funding.
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Alsace 2015 vintage set to be a ‘bulldozer’By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Famille Hugel in Alsace launches first Lieu-dit Riesling CuveeEtienne Hugel is to announce the release of a new Riesling that is named after a specific grand cru vineyard site - marking a first for his eponymous Alsace domaine.
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New Burgundy ‘appellation’ met with cautionWill it confuse more than help?...
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Producer profile: Domaine des LambraysThe upward trajectory of this estate looks set to continue as it becomes the Burgundian jewel in LVMH's luxury portfolio. Panos Kakaviatos charts its history and looks ahead to the future...
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Producer profile: Château Calon-SégurIt was once one of the most publicity-shy estates in Bordeaux, but today the new owners of this St-Estèphe third growth are laying out the welcome mat. But has this changed the wine?
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Hospices de Beaune 2016 bidders cut spendingSales fall but still total second highest on record...
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Burgundy grape wars: Harvest thefts hit new levelsPolice report rise in complaints...
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Rosé wine trend taking off in USBy Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Bordeaux 2015: American buyers ‘excited’ but wary of pricesBy Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Champagne propels French wine exports to record in 2015French wine exports reached nearly €8bn last year...
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200 Beaujolais properties ‘to close’ says French mediaUp to 200 Beaujolais producers may have to close down because of the exceptionally low-yielding harvest last year.
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Study finds Cabernet may combat Alzheimer’s
A new study has found that red wine – specifically Cabernet Sauvignon – may reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Monks’ Pinot takes top position
A €190 Pinot Noir made by monks at an abbey off the coast of Cannes has beaten top Burgundies in a blind tasting.
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New World Pinot ClassicsSooner or later, people will catch up to the fact that bigger is not better for Pinot... By Panos Kakaviatos
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Bordeaux 2014: US buyers ‘back on track’ for en primeurThere is greater interest in Bordeaux 2014 en primeur wines from US buyers, according to merchants on both sides of the Atlantic, but many continue to be wary over prices.
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‘Improvised’ Burgundy auction led to donation for Paris victimsBy Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Hospices de Beaune 2015: Bittersweet auction breaks record as money pledged to Paris victimsBy Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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French appellation body considers Alsace Premier Cru planThe French national appellation authority is examining a dossier that would create Cru and Premier Cru tiers in Alsace, but not all winemakers agree with the proposal.
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Alsace: the new generationFresh-thinking young winemakers could be the shot in the arm that Alsace needs, as they focus more than ever on the terroir-driven, dry styles that today’s wine lovers want. Panos Kakaviatos reports.
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Italy wine harvest 2015 looking good, say producersBy Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Demand not matching Bordeaux 2009 hype, say US merchantsAmerican merchants are reporting seeing moderate consumer demand as Bordeaux 2009 en primeur prices continue to be released.
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Schwarzenegger crushes Zinfandel bid [updated]
On Monday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed Senator Carole Midgen's bill that would have designated Zinfandel as the official 'historic wine of California'.
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Diageo buys top Zinfandel producer Rosenblum Cellars
Drinks giant Diageo has bought Rosenblum Cellars for US$105 million.
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