i. Biography
George Skouras is the owner and winemaker of Domaine Skouras in Peloponnese, Greece, and his name is closely associated with classic renditions of Moscofilero and Aghiorgitiko. In a wine landscape that often swings between fashion and reinvention, his work has been shaped by a steadier instinct: to let the character of place, grape, and craft remain recognizably itself, yet polished with conviction and restraint.
The Path
Training at University of Dijon gave George Skouras a rigorous foundation before he returned to Greece to shape his craft. That education put structure under the work from the start, the kind of disciplined grounding that tends to show later in palate, judgment, and method. From 1980, he worked as winemaker at Cephalonia, Greece, where island conditions and the daily demands of production would have sharpened both judgment and patience. Later, he served as founder at Gentilini Winery in Cephalonia, Greece, bringing not only technical knowledge but the confidence to help establish something of his own. Those years read as a steady accumulation of practice: study first, then production, then the more exacting task of building and guiding. Today, George is owner and winemaker of Domaine Skouras, carrying that early discipline and island experience into his own estate. The line from University of Dijon to Cephalonia and onward to Peloponnese is not just chronology; it shows how a winemaker’s language can be formed by both formal training and lived work.
The Work Today
At Domaine Skouras, the role of owner and winemaker centers on wines that stay anchored in Greek identity while remaining composed and precise. The wines most closely tied to George Skouras are classic renditions of Moscofilero and Aghiorgitiko, two varieties that sit at the core of his reputation and define much of how the work is read. The emphasis at Domaine Skouras is clarity of expression rather than spectacle. George Skouras brings a steady hand and a clear point of view, with the estate serving as the place where experience, memory, and method meet. That continuity is what gives the wines their recognizability: they are not only examples of the grapes, but reflections of a maker who has made consistency part of the craft.
Signature
George's signature wines include Megas Oenos, St. George, and St. George Agiorgitiko. Together, these names mark the range of his work: wines that carry identity clearly, each shaped by long practice and the coherence of a style developed over time.
Acclaim
The central recognition attached to George Skouras is the durability of the role itself: a winemaker identified with Domaine Skouras in the Peloponnese. That association is the measure of his standing, built less on noise than on sustained work, and on a body of wines that continue to reflect both place and maker.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of George
What is George Skouras's current role?
As of 2026, George Skouras is Owner and Winemaker.
Where did George Skouras train or study?
George Skouras trained at University of Dijon.
What is George Skouras known for?
Classic renditions of Moscofilero and Aghiorgitiko.
