food and wine crete

My 2025 Review of Knossos Wine & More in Crete

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My 2025 Review of Knossos Wine & More in Crete I have to say, walking into ‘Knossos Wine & More’ was a really welcome change from the busy streets of Heraklion. You know, it’s just a little bit tucked away, so you almost feel like you’ve found a secret spot. As a matter of fact, the moment I stepped over the threshold, I sort of felt this calming energy. The air, I mean, was thick with the faint, sweet smell of old wine barrels and maybe a hint of rosemary, which was honestly very nice. So, I knew pretty much …

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My Unforgettable Half-Day at Lyrarakis Winery: A Gastronomy Diaries Review

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My Unforgettable Half-Day at Lyrarakis Winery: A Gastronomy Diaries Review You know, when you plan a trip to a place like Crete, your mind sort of fills with images of ancient ruins and beaches with impossibly blue water. Mine definitely did, but I was frankly hoping for something more, something that went a little deeper than a postcard picture. I was looking for a real taste of the island, so to speak, not just the usual tourist trail stuff. That’s when I found this experience, the ‘Heraklion Private Half-Day Gastronomy Diaries Experience at Lyrarakis Winery,’ which, I mean, the name …

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