Yiannis Karakasis and Terry Kandylis Concerto for Two Pianos by Olga Antoniadou

Yiannis Karakasis MW and Terry Kandylis presented the 'New Wave Reds of the World', in Athens, on the 30/9/18. A lively presentation, with each host delivering a different perspective. But, as you know by now, I like to write about the people in wine, so it was Terry, who became the centre of my attention, this time.

I am always amazed at how people who have achieved much, and are acknowledged for their work, are unpretentious and affable. I met Terry Kandylis, Head Sommelier at the Private Members’ Club 67 Pall Mall, a day before the scheduled presentation. The day I was meant to meet him, in the centre of Athens, it was pouring with rain due to the Zorba Cyclone. My heart sank at the idea that I had to commute and then walk in this wretched weather. For a minute there, it crossed my mind to actually postpone the meeting for the following day, but my remorseful personality would have haunted me, particularly as I had practically bombarded the poor man with e-mails, to make sure we would meet.