$23
GREECE: Macedonia : Drama
Cabernet Sauvignon
MEDIUM-FULL-BODIED, LICORICE,
BLACK & RED FRUIT, VANILLA, NO OAK
A fresh and lively Greek take on Cabernet Sauvignon from Drama, which is known as the most “Bordeaux-like” region of Greece. The palate is rich and round, with soft tannins and bright fruit. Unfiltered, with no additions except for minimal sulfites at bottling.
FARMING: Sustainable
PAIRING: Lamb Kleftiko
$22
GREECE : EASTERN MACEDONIA : KAVALA
Assyrtiko
MED-BODIED, CITRUS, WHITE PEACH, WHITE FLOWER, MINERAL, HERBAL, HONEY, NO OAK
Staff favorite! This beautiful, well-balanced single-vineyard Assyrtiko (grown just 3km from the Aegean Sea) has high acidity, intense minerality, lemon zest, fleshy white peach, and a long finish… Although ultimately refreshing and zippy, it is a solidly medium-bodied white with some nice texture and weight, allowing for substantial ageing potential.
WINEMAKING : Single vineyard; super small yields from 60 year-old vines; wild fermentation; fermented & aged in stainless on the lees for 6 months
FARMING : Practicing Organic (Conversion)
PAIRING : Pan Fried Halloumi with Honey (but shines with or without food!)
$29
GREECE : MACEDONIA
Xinomavro
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUITS, MEDIUM TANNIN, SPICE, OAK
Greece’s answer to Italian nebbiolo! Medium tannins here are balanced well by refreshing acidity, and dark fruit with floral accents on the nose and palate. Oak aging brings hints of vanilla and spice.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Greek Grilled Meats
$23
GREECE : PELOPONNESE : CORINTHIA
Agiorgitiko
MED-BODIED, RED CHERRY, STRAWBERRY, PLUM, BLACK PEPPER, UMAMI, EARTH, NO OAK
Anna Halkia began producing wines in the early 2000s in a bare-bones facility at the back of her house near her family’s vineyards. Sans funding or resources, she was forced to rely on basic technology and embrace low-intervention winemaking techniques. Today, her wines are certified organic and highly regarded for their modern stylings and pure, natural expressions of fruit. 100% Agiorgitiko, this bottling is fresh and fruit-forward, with bright acidity and fine tannins — an easy-drinking departure from the heavier reds Greece is known for.
ECOLOGY : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Grilled Leg of Lamb
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GREECE : THESSALIA : KARDITSA
Malagousia
MED-BODIED, STONE FRUIT, MELON, MANGO, FLORAL, SAGE, CITRUS, MINERAL, LEES, NO OAK
Located in the rural town of Karditsa, Andreas Kontozisis and his partner Aphrodite Tousia are pioneers of organics and sustainability in Greece. Certified since 1991, they were one of the first producers in Greece to do so — and despite resistance from the local market, have been buoyed by their small yet loyal following ever since. Grapes are hand-harvested from low-yield, estate-owned vineyards; in the winery no presses are used (only free-run wines) and indigenous yeasts. Fresh and crisp yet quite round and layered, ‘Sun White’ spent 6 mos. on the lees in steel tank with periodic stirring for added complexity.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIRING : Greek-Style Mussel Pilaf (Μυδοπιλαφο)
$21
GREECE : CRETE
Malvasia di Candia; Vilana
LIGHT-BODIED, RIPE PEACH, PEAR, JASMINE, SALINE, NO OAK
From a family-owned winery in Crete, "Semissis" (meaning "ancient gold coin") is a blend of two aromatic white grapes, Malvazia and Vilana. Malvazia has an intensely fruity character and the Vilana, which is extremely rare, is referred to as the Queen or Riesling of Cretan white varietals bringing high acidity and floral aromatics. After fermentation in stainless, the wine stays on the lees for 4 months before bottling. Floral, bright, and elegant!
Farming : Organic, Biodynamic
Winemaking : Low intervention
Pairing : Branzino
$27
$18
GREECE : PELOPONNESE : PATRAS
Roditis
LIGHT-BODIED, CITRUS, TROPICAL FRUIT, MINERAL, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic, Vegan
PAIRING : Greek Salad & Feta Fries