In the middle of August Chardonney grapes were picked and by the end of August Sauvignon blanc. Both varieties had good acidity around 8.5, alcohol 11.5-12.0 and with good aromas and taste. They will be bottled in early spring. For the red grapes harvesting started in early September with Syrah, continued with Merlot, Cabernet Frank and Cabernet Sauvignon last in September 25. The last harvest was Thasinos in mid October. In general the year produced healthy grapes as there was no rain before and during harvest, and alcohol and acidity were at good levels. The peracre production was about 8.000 kilos. The vinification was in coolled stainless tanks and they were chilled on completion of vinification.

The harvest at Mount Athos started at late September and finished in early October. It gave good colour wine with good body. The year was generally dry with a minor rain before harvest. The wines were transferred to Kariani winery for aging in oak barrels and bottling next year.
In the winery we continue landscaping works and construction for completing the areas of wine tasting and the apartments for hosting guests. All red wines went to French oak barrels for aging for one year [50% in new barrels and 50% in 1-2 years old barrels]. The barrels are from Allier and Vosques wood. The white wines after chilling they are waiting for bottling in early spring.