Discover An Unforgettable Wine Tasting Experience in one of Crete’s Hidden Gems.
Come with us
to one of the most unique wine tastings in Crete and escape to a secluded heaven in the little-known Zourida Gorge of Rethymno.
Live the experience
of Cretan hospitality, and learn about local winemaking and culinary traditions from our experienced wine and food insiders who have been stomping this territory for years.
We want to take you away from the crowded places of quick Instagram snaps to Crete’s most untouched escapes where time slows down and history persists in the midst of natural marvel.
Open your senses
to wine sampling and cooking during this adventure that is tailored for lovers of authentic Greek wines, Cretan gastronomy, and the mythic landscape of the Zourida Gorge.
Selection of Our Varieties
Romeiko
Fully-sparkling dry white wine made from Romeiko is characterised on the nose by aromas of lemon blossom laced with discrete whiffs of brioche and toast and by a delicate palate of detectable yet fruity flavours and vibrant acidity.
Malagousia
Characterising for the rather perfumed Malagousia variety are scents of lemon bloom and even rose petal, and flavours of white stone fruit such as pear, green apple and fresh apricot as well as grapefruit and pineapple.
Thrapsathiri
A varietal wine made from Thrapsathiri is typically fragrant of floral scents and fine citrus aromas such as lime and lemongrass.
Vidiano
Distinguishing Vidiano are aromas and flavours of rather tropical fruits such as apricot, quince, bergamot and citrus, possibly preceded by scents of botanics and faint floral aromas.
Assyrtiko of Santorini
When dry, Assyrtiko is usually pleasantly taut and its hallmark is an unmatched purity and minerality with a persistent elegant aftertaste.
Kotsifali
As a single varietal, Kotsifali is typically a suave and potentially intensely aromatic wine with aromas and flavours of red summer fruit like sour cherry, strawberry, plum and even dried figs,.
Xinomavro
When vinified as a dry red wine, Xinomavro tastes rich and complex with aromas of red and black fruits, accompanied by characteristic tomato and olive fragrances.
Moscato
The Muscat grape is typically vinified into sweet dessert wine that is very perfumed of rose petals and orange blossom.
What Our Guests Say
Absolutely incredible food, service and view. A must do experience if you're in the area. Sifis and his father are truly wonderful! You won't regret spending an evening under their care!
This is a can’t miss, authentic experience. The father-son duo created a beautiful food and wine pairing and you could feel the love they have for each other and their product. The setting is stunning at sunset and after, with the gorge illuminated. Would definitely come again!
This was the most unexpected delight of our groups entire trip touring Greece. Sifis and his father are professionals through and through. Incredibly knowledgeable about wines and the area. The view was incredible! The food was plentiful, authentic and delicious. The wines were among the best we tasted in Greece. Such a special gem of an experience/locale. Highly recommend. Don’t walk… run to this event!!!!!
Amazing experience. Fantastic food and great wine. It’s a truly unique experience with incredible hospitality. I would recommend as a must go for anyone staying in the area.
10/10 for this experience. This was my husband and I’s first trip to Crete and our hotel, The White Palace, strongly recommended the Secret Gorge wine tasting and authentic Greek food experience and we sure did get the authentic Greek experience. Sifis and his dad were very welcoming and the food just didn’t stop coming which was nothing compared to the wine! We got to tast 8 different bottles of wine, I don’t think that includes the champagne to start, and each a full glass with the encouragement to ask for more of any wine we wanted. It was incredible. The quality of the food was the best we had on the island! It was 90% organic which you could taste. We had the best grape leaves fresh from Sifis’s grandmother, a great cheese variety, deconstructed bruschetta (which was my favorite), great olive oil, the most tender lamb, escargot, and a honey drenched filled pita dessert. The ingredients were the highest quality but the recipes were simple with made the taste out of this world! Sifis and his dad made us feel like part of the family from the Raki shot to start to the gifts we received, we were sad when the event had to end, although we never felt rushed. Food, amazing. Wine, amaizing. Hospitality, amazing… now the view…breathtaking!! We got there a little late due to the cab not knowing where the Secret Gorge was but we still got a little bit of a sunset and it was beautiful. The pagoda overlooks a gorge and I can’t stop dreaming about it. I cannot recommend this experience enough! I say experience because Sifis and his dad have thought of every detail to make this a one of a kind eating experience!
I can't recommend this experience enough. Both father and son hosting the wine and dinner made our night enjoyable with all of their knowledge about the food, wine, and Crete. The atmosphere, food, and wine could not be beat. It was definitely one of the top things we did in Crete and my friend and I both agreed that it was the best food we had the entire week. The landscape was nothing short of magical. Especially as the sun went down and the gorge lit up in a way that made you feel like you were in a dream. Sifis gave us recommendations for other places to visit and eat while we were visiting Crete, and all of the things he recommended also turned out to be great. Do not miss this while you are visiting Crete.
I would recommend this wine tasting over any other on the island. The view was beyond stunning overlooking the gorge and the ocean while the sun was setting. Both Sifis and his father Misail did an incredible job making this the most spectacular wine tasting. Misail cooked so much wonderful Cretan food, gave us delicious wines, and made the night very special. Sifis talked to us about the wine, about the island, and gave us great recommendations of fun activities to do in Crete. At the end it felt like we were close friends to them. This is a must do activity if you come to Crete. We plan to come back with more family and friends. Sifis and Misail were hardworking, caring, and delightful to learn from and get to know. This was our favorite part of the trip - Thomas and Natalie
The food was local and excellent and the wines gave a comprehensive picture of Cretan wines. We were hosted by a father and son, the atmosphere was warm and homely and the surroundings incredibly beautiful.
Absolutely stunning landscape!
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Location
3rd Klm. National Road Rethymno, Chanion, Rethymno 741 50
Event Start
Mon, Wed, Fri – 8:30 PM
