$23
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)
$13
GREECE: Peloponnese
Moschofilero
LIGHT- BODIED, DRY, CITRUS, FLORAL, HERBACEOUS, EASY-DRINKING, NO OAK
$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