Greek Wine

Greek wine, one of the world’s oldest and most storied winemaking traditions, stretching back thousands of years, Greece is home to over 300 indigenous grape varieties. Many unique to the country, from volcanic islands to mountainous mainland areas and a modern renaissance that has elevated its wines on the global stage. With its own aísthisi tou tópou, Greece focuses on native grapes, ancient varieties with low-intervention winemaking, highlighting appellations distinct mediterranean style.

Signature Styles from Santorini Assyrtiko for Iconic dry white. Approachable reds from Nemea Agiorgitiko, and complex, age worthy reds by Naoussa Xinomavro. Retsina for traditional resinated whites, unique to Greece and great with traditional Gyros and Mediterranean cuisine like feta, rosemary, oregano, marjoram herbed grilled fish, and lamb.

Greek Tasting Menu

Welcome Bite / Amuse-Bouche

Stuffed Vine Leaves Dolmades Bites + Moschofilero wine

First Course Meze

Spanakopita Bites, Tzatziki, Saganaki kefalotyri/graviera cheese, fresh pita bread + Assyrtiko wine

Second Course Meze

Grilled Seafood Octopus, Kalamarakia Tiganta + Robola or Roditis wine

Third Course

Greek Salad/Horiatiki + Moschofilero or rosé

Fourth Course

Moussaka eggplant + Xinomavro or Agiorgitiko

Fifth Course

Lamb Païdakia (Grilled Lamb Chops) or Keftedes Greek Meatballs + Agiorgitiko

Palate Cleanser

Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts + sweet Muscat or late-harvest Mavrodaphne

Dessert

Baklava, Galaktoboureko + Mavrodaphne of Patras

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