BangkokBP Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Anyone know where i can get some Greek Retsina wine in Bangkok? I know its not to everyone's taste but i love a good Retsina, so if anyone have any advice on this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. /bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Anyone know where i can get some Greek Retsina wine in Bangkok?I know its not to everyone's taste but i love a good Retsina, so if anyone have any advice on this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. /bp there is a greek restaurant on ekkamai that may have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 sorry cant help you,but you could try any motor bike repair shop,they change oil i believe.having a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokBP Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 there is a greek restaurant on ekkamai that may have it. I havn't been there for a few years, and heard they closed down. Either way, they didn't have Retsina at that time, maybe I should check with them again. Thanks for the reminder! /bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now this buffle's me, never knew this was actually drunk and called "wine", always thought Retsina is greek type turpentine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now this buffle's me, never knew this was actually drunk and called "wine", always thought Retsina is greek type turpentine. Is it better or worse than Zivarnia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokBP Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now this buffle's me, never knew this was actually drunk and called "wine", always thought Retsina is greek type turpentine. OK, I know, It's an acquired taste. In Greece we were told "Seven times Retsina, always Retsina!" and apparently it worked on me. If you dont like it, send the Greeks an email about it or something, If you know where to find some in Bangkok, let me know. Cheers, /bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Now this buffle's me, never knew this was actually drunk and called "wine", always thought Retsina is greek type turpentine. Is it better or worse than Zivarnia? Thought this was a mosquito repellent! Now this buffle's me, never knew this was actually drunk and called "wine", always thought Retsina is greek type turpentine. OK, I know, It's an acquired taste. In Greece we were told "Seven times Retsina, always Retsina!" and apparently it worked on me. If you dont like it, send the Greeks an email about it or something, If you know where to find some in Bangkok, let me know. Cheers, /bp! Well, I get your point, my point even it was a bit around the "corner" was to be honest: why bother? I know it's up 2 u... and it certainly is... One can find all sorts of wines, beers and spirits in the big mango but it has to be retsina - well.... I suggest the Greek Chamber of Commerce or the Embassy... But I understand it's about if there is Ricard, people want Pernod, if there is Ouzo, people want Raki... If you find it let me know if they sell Mavrodaphne too Edited October 24, 2008 by Samuian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onethailand Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Anyone know where i can get some Greek Retsina wine in Bangkok?I know its not to everyone's taste but i love a good Retsina, so if anyone have any advice on this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. /bp there is a greek restaurant on ekkamai that may have it. That Greek Restaurant is long gone... replaced by some pastry training school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 10/24/2008 at 4:26 AM, Samuian said: Now this buffle's me, never knew this was actually drunk and called "wine", always thought Retsina is greek type turpentine. My Dad gave me a bottle of Retsina once. I liked it. But I do like the smell of turpentine (Pine) and Juniper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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