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∼ Value Added/Economy Wines ∼ Halkidiki Red A fruity wine with a bright red colour, featuring lush fruit on the lively finish. Limnio and Merlot varietals.

Halkidiki White Luminous green-yellow in colour, fruity, reminiscent of gooseberries and green apples, finishing with a refreshing aftertaste. Assyrtiko and Sauvignon Blanc varietals.

Retsina Bright yellow-gold, with a typical rich aroma imparted by the resin of Halkidiki pines; typical rich taste, soft, cool with a spicy aftertaste; dry, with an elegant Retsina ‘bite’.

Rouge This deep red wine features inviting ripe berry fruit aromas. Xinomavro and Moschomavro varietals.

Blanc This delightful dry white wine is fruity on the palate, reminiscent of crisp green apples, and finishing with a refreshing aftertaste. Roditis and Zoumiatis varietals.

Rosé A delightful dry rose wine, with delicate floral aromas and fragrant fruit on the palate. Xinomavro and Moschomavro varietals.

∼ House Wine Varietals ∼

∼ Kanenas Maronia Vineyards ∼

∼ Makedonikos Tradition ∼

Makedonikos White A crystal clear white wine with fresh green hues. Characteristic white flower and lavender aromas mingle with fruity notes and toasted bread. A wine with balanced acidity, a pleasant taste and a refreshing aftertaste. Roditis and Athiri varietals.

Makedonikos Rosé A vibrant rose colour with ripe strawberries on the nose and raspberry jam-like flavours. Round and full taste with a surprisingly clean finish. Xinomavro and Moschomavro varietals.

Makedonikos Red Bright ruby red with a hint of violet, a sign of its youth and freshness. Ripe red fruit emerge, as do redcurrant aromas. Soft tannins offer a silky sensation. Xinomavro and Merlot varietals.

Kanenas White A crystal clear wine, yellow gold with an attractive green hue, bursting with peach and green apple aromas. A harmoniously vivacious palate with a very firm texture and a pleasant acidity-fruit-interplay. Muscat of Alexandria and Chardonnay varietals.

Kanenas Rosé Bright pink color. The nose is dominated by aromas of fresh red fruits and rose. Dry palette, with a refreshing characteristic acidity that balances the flavors of strawberry, red cherry and pomegranate resulting in a harmonious finish. Mavroudi and Syrah varietals.

Kanenas Red This rich red wine is full of aromas of wild berries and ripe dark cherries that are strengthened by spicy notes. Upon tasting it delivers a rich velvety taste with an intense aftertaste. Chewy and textured tannins hold it well for maturation. Mavroudi and Syrah varietals.


Red Tsantali Single Varietals ~ Indigenous Greek Varietals ~

Naoussa A full-bodied wine, ruby-red in appearance, with aromas of ripe berries accented by new oak, well balanced with an elegant long finish. Its robust and rich taste gives it the potential to match well with rich foods, making them more palatable. 100% Xinomavro.

Nemea Prunes, a touch of mint and good oak in the nose. In the palate, round and balanced. 100% Agiorgitiko varietal.

Maronia A wine with opulent taste, a fine example of the Maronia vineyards that captures the intenseness of the Mavroudi variety. Powerful bouquet with a fruity aroma stemming from red fruits, subtle notes of fine spices and a touch of vanilla.

Cava The mix of Xinomavro grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon from Macedonia in northern Greece give this wine a deep, red, and velvety texture. A very elegant wine with a long finish.

~ Organic Single International Varietal~ Organic Cabernet Sauvignon A remarkable open nose with clean, refined, minty aromas, and sweet supple red berry fruits. An expressive and attractive palate with pure concentrated fruit, spices and herbs and warmth on the aftertaste.


~ Rapsani from Mount Olympus ~ Rapsani A seductive combination of sundried cherries, raspberry and blueberry mingles with the aromas of olive paste, tomato and a whiff of vanilla. Deep ruby red color. Elegant, velvet-textured yet vibrant palate with a lingering mellow finish. Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto varietals.

Rapsani Reserve An earthy bowl of juicy blackberries and plums elegantly infused with spices, hints of leather and liquorice. The intense deep purple color highlights the rich palate with firm tannins and balanced acidity. Luscious aftertaste. Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto varietals.

Rapsani Grand Reserve A virtual compote loaded with sweet aromas of kirsch and fruit cake infused with olives, liquorice and spices. The dense purple color and the savouriness carries through onto a rich, full-bodied, textural palate with leaving an opulent, voluptuous finish with a firm tannic structure. Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto varietals.

Nemea Reserve A ruby red wine with a rich body, soft tannins and the characteristic red fruit aromas of the variety (cherry, plum, fruits of the forest) and cloves. 100% Agiorgitiko varietal.

Naoussa Reserve Lovely mature burgundy color. A delicious hint of black olives on a fruit driven nose. Soft and mature fruit in the mid palate. Well-rounded tannins take all these flavors through to an excellent finish of great length where flavors of dried dates abound. 100% Xinomavro.

~ Reserve Single Indigenous Varietals~

~ Super Premium~ Agioritiko Abaton Deep red color with great intensity. Bold aromas of small dark fruits, spices and vanilla on the nose. In the mouth dry, with well-structured tannins and a full body. Complex aromas of aging, coffee and bitter chocolate accompany the fruity and spicy character. Aftertaste is long, complex and impressive.


~ Metoxi from Mount Athos / Premium ~

~ Agioritikos Traditional ~

Metoxi X White Dry, fresh and complex wine bursting with aromas of ripe store fruits and a faint mineral element. The palate us supple and elegant with a fine fruit concentration. combing the indigenous grapes of Assyrtiko and Athiri with the international Sauvignon blanc.

Metoxi Chromitsa Red Deep red colour, a harmony of spices on top of complex fruit notes. Intense and generous presence of the Cabernet Sauvignon with a velvety texture that marks the Limnio. Impressive but silky tannins and subtlety integrated barrique tones.

Metoxi Chromitsa White Vivid yellow-gold in colour, pleasantly aromatic with an accent of tropical fruit flavours. A finely structured wine, well-balanced, clean and crisp on the palate, lingering nicely on the finish. Assyrtiko and Sauvignon Blanc varietals.

Metoxi X Red Its dark, explosive character is blended in absolute harmony with spices and complex fruit notes. Composed of the indigenous varieties Limnio and Xinomavro combined with Cabernet Sauvignon. Very long aftertaste and a high ageing potential.

Agioritikos White A crystal clear wine, yellow gold with an attractive green hue, bursting with peach and green apple. A harmoniously vivacious palate. Assyrtiko, Athiri and Roditis varietals.

Agioritikos Red A raspberry-filled blend of Limnio and Cabernet Sauvignon, which floats violet and cranberry notes over fresh brambly fruit.

Agioritikos Rosé Deep pink color. Aromas reminiscent of strawberry and cherry. The same aromas manifested in the mouth and contribute to the charming balance of rich and lively flavor. Limnio and Xinomavro varietals.


One Wine Varietal – One Wine ~ Mono ~

Range Wines by the Glass-Profit Building

~ Imiglykos Semi-Sweet Greek Varietals ~

Mono Moschomavro A red wine with a vivid crimson colour; its impressive aroma reveals cherry jam and red fruits of the forest, leading to a playful palate bursting with fresh fruits.

Mono Syrah A dark ruby red wine, with intensive bouquet, velvety in texture, with lots of plum and blackberry finishing flavours.

Mono Moschofilero Average lemon green color- elegant nose which highlights the aromas of citrus, yellow fruit and white flower notes of the variety.

Mono Athiri Clear yellow with hints of green; a youthful wine, flowery, pleasantly aromatic with a crisp finish.

Imiglykos Lemnos Scent of citrus fruits in the background shape the flavor of this wine. Limnos varietal.

Imiglykos Naousa A varietal, smooth wine pressed from Xinomavro grapes. This wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels and is shown in bright pink. The rich bouquet of the wine is determined by fruity notes. Its balanced acidity structure blends well with balanced tannins.


Sweet Dessert Wines

Moscato of Lemnos A luminous golden-yellow wine, with a complex aroma, imbued with the impressive varietal character of the Moscato grape. Hints of roses and orange blossom lead to a generous, full, round palate, with an elegant and very pleasant sweetness, mounting to a long honeyed finish.

Mavrodaphne Deeply coloured, with a hint of brick red. Its fine bouquet harmoniously blends the spicy aromas of plums with those of mocha and cocoa, accompanied by cinnamon and clove. A round and generous wine, its velvety sweetness envelopes the palate and reveals its rich aromatic character, with cocoa and a faint sense of vanilla. Full-bodied, well structured, with an alluring finish.

Mavrodaphne Cellar Reserve 5-years A highly distinctive elegant after dinner wine of great complexity. A deep chestnut colour and exquisite bouquet marked by the aromas of dried raisins and figs with just a hint of coffee and vanilla. On the palate, wonderful flavours of dried raisins, dates and figs, toasted beans and spices. As it ages further, it will acquire an increased smoothness and its bouquet will become more harmonious and complex. Full-bodied, well structured, lingering aromas, with an alluring finish.

Samos Famous and popular for centuries is the noble sweet Samos liqueur wine from the Aegean island of Hippocrates, Samos. Typical Moscato with comb honey nuances in flavor and taste. Concentrated baked apple, peach and spice flavors fill this buttery sweetie from Greece. Lemon curd and vanilla cream accents linger on the rich finish.


King of Hearts Ruby red color, aromas of red berries with a hint of sweet spices. Well-rounded with soft tannins and pleasant finish. An excellent match for cooked dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

• Queen of Hearts • Bright golden color with a gentle nose of white-flesh fruits and distinctive aromas of

spring flowers and refreshing aftertaste. An excellent match for cooked dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. A blend of Assyrtiko, Roditis, and Moscato.

Black Sheep Syrah Vivid ruby red color with purple highlights. Intense aromas of cherry, violet and plum, wrapped up in a velvety texture with a pleasant aftertaste. The high quality grapes combined with different vinification techniques offer a more youthful and fruity character. 100% single-varietal Syrah.

N I C O L A Z A R I D I

Economy / Super Saver

Black Sheep Sauvignon Bright clear gold color with green highlights. Typical aromas of freshly cut grass rounded by aromas of lime together with jasmine. A rich, refreshing and exquisitely balanced taste. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Value Added Lion d’or Cabernet Sauvignon Ruby red color and luscious aroma of berries, cherry and sweet spices. Well-rounded with soft tannins and velvety finish. 100% single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon.

Lion d’or Chardonnay Limpid golden-yellow color, fruity aromas of citrus, melon and pineapple. Rich and charming body, well-balanced flavor with pleasant acidity. 100% single-varietal Chardonnay.

Signature Collection



Premium


Château Red Deep, ruby red color. With a pleasant nose of red berries and aromas of mocha and violet which is feature of Drama’s biodiversity. Well structured wine with elegant and delicious tannins and a long aftertaste of sugared fruits and mint. This fruity and spicy blend is the result of twelve months aging in oak barrels. A Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Château White Bright color with intense green and yellow highlights with delicate, intense aromas of white-flesh summer fruits. Impressive in the mouth with a distinctive pleasant acidity and pure, fruity long-lasting aftertaste. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and Moscato.

Château Rose Electric pink color with violet hues. With a pleasant nose of grapefruit, strawberry and marzipan. Freshness and vividness in the mouth with delicious, juicy fruit. Gentle with a long caramel aftertaste. 100% single-varietal Grenache Rouge.

Merlot Intense ruby color and a nose of ripe wild cherry, wild blackberries and sweet spices with hints of mocha. Noble, substantial in the mouth with velvety finish. 100% single-varietal Merlot.

Merlot F Bright Ruby Color with purple highlights. An intricate nose of intense fresh red berries, cherry, Ruse berry, and pomegranate aromas accompanied by fig and gooseberry. Impressive in the mouth with a crispy acidity, smooth tannis, and a pleasant aftertaste. A blend of Merlot and Grenache Rouge.


Super Premium


Perpetuus Red Intense ruby red color. The vigorous aromas of small red forest fruits and violet, in perfect harmony with the aromas of the barrel. An intense, strong body, gentle and complex with lingering finish of chocolate. A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Perpetuus White Bright gold color with green iridescence. Aromas of ripe, white-flesh fruits with notes of honey and acacia. Rich and complex body with a pleasant, sour finish. This wine is a rare example of the Greek vineyard. 100% single-varietal Semillon.

Magic Mountain Red Intense, deep red color. Rich and well structured palate with aromas of red forest fruit in a perfect combination of spices, which blend with the aromas of the barrel. A noble, dense and complete wine with rich character, delightful complexity and ripe tannins. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Magic Mountain White Shiny golden yellow color. A nose of white blossom, citrus fruits and freshly cut grass. Wine with impressive body. Striking with variations of melon, papaya and passion fruit. 100% single-varietal Sauvignon Blanc.

Ultra Premium


Microclima by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate Chosen from the best Agiorgitiko vines, a robust, dark-colored wine, rich in noble tannins and with an intense presence of varietal aromas and bouquet. Can be enjoyed over the next 10 years or more.

Ktima Papaioannou Ultra Premium

Terroir by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate From the best vines of Agiorgitiko, produced with care, love, and dedication. Robust, dark-colored wine, rich in noble tannins and with an intense presence of varietal aromas and bouquet.

Old Vines by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate From the oldest vines of Agiorgitiko, this robust, dark-colored wine is rich in noble tannins and has an intense presence of varietal aromas and bouquet. Can be enjoyed over the next 10 years or more.

Estate Papaioannou by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate From Agiorgitiko selected grapes, a colorful, full-bodied wine with noble tannins and varietal aromas. Recommended for long lasting ageing.

Premium Single Varietals

Pinot Noir by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate Smooth and fleshy texture, with an excellent fruit complexity of ripe plum, black cherry, and spice. Rich and elegant. From Pinot Noir grapes.

Aristocracy Sauvignon Blanc by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate From Sauvignon blanc grapes, this white wine of excellent quality offers amazing aromas of passion fruit, honey, melon, and ripe figs with a crisp of acidity.

St. Elias Assyrtiko by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate A white wine with a flavor of yellow fruits and lemon, and a powerful, well-balanced taste. Vinified under the care and with the expertise of Thanassis and George Papaioannou.

Chardonnay by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate Rich flavor of yellow fruit and powerful full-bodied taste. A pure expression of the Chardonnay grape in this dry wine of excellent quality.


Chardonnay Fumé by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate Deep golden yellow. Excellent viscosity. Elegant nose of cedar, underlayed with ripe tropical fruits like lychee, papaya and rich butter. Attractive soft palate with some butterscotch and fennel-seed. Velvety texture and pleasing, long lasting finish

Cabernet Sauvignon by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate Forward fruit on the palate, attractive, tea leaf tannins in the aftertaste and spicy oak accent give a rich and well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon.

St. George Agiorgitiko by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate The intense aromas of cherry and mulberry characterize it. It has velvet tannins and excellent balance.

Single Varietal / Value Economy

Estate Papaioannou

Location: Xirocambos (400m.), Ai Lia Dosara, The Column of Hercules, Ancient Nemea, Paries, Gephiraki, Provesta, Valtetsi.

High quality. Hand selected processes. Limited production.

Vinted and Vinified by Thanassis and George Papaioannou


Kapnias Chardonnay A charming barrel-aged Chardonnay with a multilevel aromatic profile dominated by the gentle presence of wood. Rich and luscious with concentrated flavours, excellent density, creamy texture and impressive, lengthy finish.

Erythros Red A delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, this deep purpled wine is complex, with attractive aromas of plums and blackcurrants which dominate on an elegant oaky background. Harmonious and balanced with lively tannins and long fruity finish.

Lefkos White A delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc with two charismatic Greek native varieties: Malagousia and Robola. Vibrant lemon peel and grapefruit aromas mingle with enticing floral nuances.

Kapnias Cabernet Sauvignon An impressively concentrated, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon combining complexity with class. It is intensely concentrated flavors of black currant, dark cherries, cassis and complex hints of cedar and tobacco.

∼ Economy / Value Added / Profit Builder ∼ By the glass

∼ Ultra Premium ∼ By the bottle

Merlot An attractive, beautifully structured Merlot with sophisticated character. Complex aromas of black cherry, plum and chocolate harmoniously combined with hints of vanilla and delicate impressions of spicy oak. Smooth and refined.

Cabernet Sauvignon Deep, dense and concentrated with expressive aromas of blackberry, currants, black plum and a hint of freshly cured tobacco.

Syrah A generous, richly flavored Syrah which combines complexity and depth with grace and fineness. It’s dense nose reveal blackberry, dark plum and blueberry aromas with distinctive scents of spice and licorice.

Merlot-Merlot Merlot with vibrant fruit character. Bright, ripe black cherry, raspberry and plum aromas combined with subtle notes of mocha. Pleasantly soft and juicy.

Chardonnay A fresh, crisp, fruit-driven Chardonnay with subtle oak nuances. This lightly oaked Chardonnay, offers a pleasing blend of citrus notes, white peach, tropical fruit along with the subtle scent of honey and vanilla.

Sauvignon Blanc A single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc with an exuberant personality. Crisp and lively displaying vibrant citrus, green apple and tropical fruit character.


∼ Premium / Single Varietal ∼


• “Notes the past • Bostrychos shape • The juice bouquets • Scarlet faces • Heal botrys • Ahead • Blonde feelings”

Vinified at the agricultural city of Farsala, this smooth and fresh

white wine offers a crisp of acidity along with distinctive aroma of

spring flowers. It is the first Greek wine 100% single-varietal

Riesling.


SANTORINI • Coming from the Estate

Vineyards of Spyros Hatziyiannis, Santorini is a concentration of 100% Single-Greek Varietal of Assyrtiko.

• Award winning reviews.

Santorini Hatziyiannis



Merlot The nose is dominated by an intense bouquet of fruity and floral characters followed by scents of chocolate, smoke and vanilla. A full-bodied wine with good balance and an exceptionally increased ageing potential.

Syrah Deep purple colour with violet sheens in its early years. Rich and tasteful in the mouth, with lively but velvety tannins contributing to an exceptionally pleasing structure and increased ageing potential.

Cabernet Sauvignon ∼ Merlot Dark red colour retaining all its intensity. Complex nose of fruity, vegetal, spicy and oaky aroma characters revealing it's long-lasting maturation in casks and bottle.

White Premium International Varietals Chardonnay Bright, yellow-straw colour. Beautifully evolved nose of stone, tropical and citric fruits combined with barrel-fermented characters. A wine with a sufficient ageing potential.

Sauvignon Blanc Bright yellow-green colour. Intense and complex nose of vegetal aromas combined with fruity characters. Fresh, well-balanced palate with a persisting fruity aftertaste.

Red Premium International Varietals


Nebbiolo The variety keeps the light color, character wild cherry and plum and high acidity in combination with the 'pousarismenes' tannins give the wine a compact-tight structure

Sangiovese Deep red in colour. The aromas are a combination of fruity and floral characters. A medium to full-bodied wine with lively acidity, firm tannins. An example of an Italian quality variety well-adapted in the microclimate of a Greek region.

Primitivo Ruby/burgundy in colour. Concentrated aromas of spices and red fruits together with the sweet characters of the French oak A lively, complex and age worthy wine.

Italian Varietals from Greece ∼Premium Wines ∼

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Red dry wine from Xinomavro, Krassato

and Stavroto varietals.

The mountain Olympus top, home of the Hellenic Pantheon, stands

imposing and imperial. From there comes the

“Nectar of the Olympian Gods”.


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This appealing red starts with a nose bursting with exotic tobacco, cocoa and red berries, followed by a juicy palate of black fruit, cocoa and sweet smoke. The oak is obvious here, offering vanilla and spicy

notes, but the round fruit character keeps the wine in check. Elegant and fun.

The Rapsani Reserve starts with aromas of bitter cocoa, leather and tobacco, leading into savory sips of plum, chocolate, pepper and cinnamon. Intense and assertive, this wine will offer more generous

black fruit as it ages. A serious wine that pairs with robust meat dishes.

The nose of this iconic red from Tsantali exhibits black currant, violet and pepper aromas, followed

by cheerful but elegant flavors of red and black berries, spice and a lively acidity. Food-friendly with

lots of character, the wine will pair well with red meat, heartier fare.

This light- to medium-weight wine exhibits fine complexity, blending earth, tobacco, mint and red berries on the nose, then adding in hints of vanilla

and orange peel on the long, layered finish.

This forceful, tannic wine appears to be still on the upswing. Meaty scents and flavors akin to beef stew,

and dark fruit notes of plum and cassis all suggest it’s best served as a companion to hearty dishes. Earth, leather, coffee and bitter chocolate notes

round out the medium-length finish.

Produced from indigenous red varieties grown on the slopes of Mt. Olympus, the Rapsani Grand

Reserve starts with voluptuous aromas of blackberry, spice box and liquorice, offering full-

bodied flavors of black fruit and olive on the palate. The fruit is well balanced by a spice and mineral

backbone. A very good red for lamb, dried meats or stews.

88 Tsantali 1998 Rapsani Reserve Designation: Rapsani Reserve

Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and Stavroto

Appellation: Rapsani Winery: Tsantali

91 Tsantali 2010 Rapsani Reserve

Designation: Reserve Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and

Stavroto Appellation: Rapsani

Winery: Tsantali

88 Tsantali 2009 Rapsani Grand Reserve

Designation: Reserve Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and

Stavroto Appellation: Rapsani

Winery: Tsantali


Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and Stavroto

Appellation: Rapsani Winery: Tsantali


Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and Stavroto Appellation: Halkidiki

Winery: Tsantali

89 Tsantali 2012 Rapsani Red

Designation: Rapsani Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and

Stavroto Appellation: Halkidiki, Greece

Winery: Tsantali

Unabashedly modern, with supple tannins that impart a creamy mouthfeel to the cherry fruit, all

wrapped in an oaky cocoon of toast, chocolate and vanilla.

A blend of Xinomavro and the native grapes Krassato and Stavroto, this is an elegant wine

showcasing aromas and flavors of plum, cherry, tobacco and violet. Mineral and coffee notes add to

the poised character.

Cinnamon, pepper and cedar lead on this elegant red. Flavors of toasted nut, smoke, and cocoa follow in a pert, clean wave. Pair with lamb, smoked meat

or robust cheese.

A fine example of how integrated the Xinomavro grape can be. Earthy, Mediterranean nosings of eucalyptus, olive and clove lead into balanced,

simply attractive flavors of spice and fruit that are robust but refined. A great choice for a spiced meat

entree—think grilled lamb kebabs. Tannic but smooth.

A meaty nose muddled by aromas of leather, sweat and coffee introduces a wine with dark, solid

tannins and black fruit flavors. But the fruit is sweet and the palate smooth.

89 Tsantali 2006 Naoussa Reserve

Designation: Naoussa Varietal: Xinomavro

Appellation: Naoussa Winery: Tsantali

87 Tsantali 2009 Naoussa Red

Varietal: Xinomavro Appellation: Naoussa

Winery: Tsantali


Designation: Reserve Varietal: Xinomavro



Designation: Reserve Varietal: Xinomavro


87 Tsantali 2003 Naoussa Red

Varietal: Xinomavro Appellation: Naoussa

Winery: Tsantali

Black cherry, cigarbox, pepper and mocha give this vclvety red class. Sultry, integrated and unfolding,

the wine offers additional warming spice, cinnamon and chocolate on the palate. Mellow black fruits

and a delicious cinnamon finish seal the deal.

This complex and exotic white offers aromas and flavors of lemon citrus as well as pears, melon and

passion fruit. Refreshing and spicy, it has weight but is extremely food friendly. Pair with grilled fish,

salads.

Candied lemon and lush tropical fruits start this Assyrtiko, Athiri blend from an established producer in northern Greece. Fresh, fun and slightly sweet on

the palate, the wine has a softer, more feminine touch than many Greek whites. Great with lighter

fare like salads and grilled seafood.

Allspice, violet and plucky red berry aromas lead this Xinomavro-Limnio-Cabernet blend. Flavors of plum, leather, cinnamon and pepper are balanced and subtle. A good everyday bottle that will pair well with burgers, steak and mushroom dishes.

Dark earth, graham cracker and plush purple fruit aromas introduce a wealth of blueberry and black plum flavors wrapped in oaky spice. The wine is smooth from eight months in new French oak, though the oak could not fully tame such ripe,

heavy tannins. Can be drunk over the next decade. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40%

Limnio.

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and the indigenous Limnio shows the great improvement in Greek winemaking over recent years. While the '96 version is thinning out a bit, yet stubbornly tannic,

this '99 is round and supple, packed with plum, black cherry and vanilla flavors and finishes long.

89 Tsantali 2007 Metoxi X Red

Designation: Metoxi X Varietal: Xinomavro, Limnio, and

Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Mount Athos

Winery: Tsantali

89 Tsantali 2008 Metoxi Red

Designation: Metoxi Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

and Limnio Appellation: Mount Athos

Winery: Tsantali

87 Tsantali 2010 Metoxi X White

Designation: Metoxi X Varietal: Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Sauvignon

Blanc Appellation: Mount Athos

Winery: Tsantali

86 Tsantali 2011 Metoxi Chromitsa X White Designation: Metoxi Chromitsa X Single Vineyard Varietal: Assyrtiko, Athiri, and

Sauvignon Blanc Appellation: Agioritikos Winery: Tsantali

86 Tsantali 2009 Metoxi X Red

Designation: Metoxi X Single Vineyard Varietal: Xinomavro-Limnio-Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Mount Athos

Winery: Tsantali

89 Tsantali 2001 Metoxi Chromitsa Red

Designation: Metoxi Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Limnio

Appellation: Mount Athos Winery: Tsantali

Agiorgitiko, famed in Nemea and popular for its soft, fragrant red berry character, is represented well in

this balanced, flavorful wine. A nose of wooded spice, pepper and Mediterranean herbs is followed by waves of soft tannis, red fruit, spice and a touch of smoke. Pair with steak, grilled lamb, or cheeses.

This 100% Mavroudi, has an expressive, red-fruit nose with warm hints of vanilla and smoky spice. Grown in northeastern Greece on an ancient site overlooking the Aegean Sea, this is smooth and

velvety with rich, spicy flavors and a lingering finish. Its texture and complexity lends it to pairings with

more opulent dishes like rack of lamb and beef stew, but alternately, consider its Mediterranean

roots and sip alongside a plate of spicy black olives or a Greek salad.

This wine has a savory overall character, with clove, cinnamon and plum on the nose and espresso, red fruit and leather on the palate. A balanced spin of

minerals gives it lift. Pair with roast lamb or poultry. A great deal and a good wine.

87 Tsantali 2009 Nemea Reserve

Designation: Reserve Varietal: Agiorgitiko Appellation: Nemea

Winery: Tsantali

86 Tsantali 2009 Nemea Red

Varietal: Agiorgitiko Appellation: Nemea

Winery: Tsantali

88 Tsantali 2011 Maronia Mavroudi Designation: Maronia Vineyard

Varietal: Mavroudi Appellation: Thraki

Winery: Tsantali

Red cherry, vanilla, spicebox and a touch of flowers leads the nose on this poised Merlot/Limnio blend.

On the palate, the wine is elegant and laced with clove, mushroom and bright berry flavors.

This oak-aged, Port-like red has a round character of vanilla and coffee paired with sweet spice. Its balance of smoky/sweet flavors are exotic and

thought-provoking and beg for aging.

As with the previous year’s bottling, this wine is shut down with tannins and toasty oak. Dark and polished, with flavors of black fruits, coffee and

spice trying to emerge, the wine’s nose gives it away as an ager, offering damp earth, later transforming

to coffee, spice and rich, dark fruit.

Kava is a Greek classification that may be applied to red wines that have aged at least one year in barrel

and two additional years prior to release—that’s the derivation of this wine’s name. As you might expect,

this is a mature wine, with leather, tobacco and earth nuances wrapped around a core of dried fruit

and molasses.

87 Tsantali 2012 Halkidiki Red Designation: Limnio-Merlot Varietal: Limnio and Merlot

Appellation: Halkidiki Winery: Tsantali

89 Tsantali 2007 Halkidiki Red Designation: Cava Tsantali

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Xinomavro

Appellation: Halkidiki

87 Tsantali NV Mavrodaphne Cellar

Reserve 5-year Designation: Tsantali Reserve

Mavrodaphne 5-year Varietal: Mavrodaphne

Appellation: Mavrodaphne of Patras

91 Tsantali 2010 Organic Cabernet

Sauvignon Designation: Organics

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Halkidiki

Winery: Tsantali

An herbaceous undercurrent gives this fresh white character. Along with a touch of mint and fresh

herb, there’s a wave of floral aroma. On the palate, it’s fruity and feminine. A fun everyday white.

A perfumed nose of violet, dark chocolate, cassis, violets and red berry give this red a seductive start.

On the palate, like flavors with a touch of bitter cocoa and smoke are earthy and exotic. A solid

everyday red with indigenous appeal, and a great match for pasta with red sauces, pizza or grilled

meats.

Another light-bodied, seafood white, Athiri is most often blended with Assyrtiko. In this stand-alone version, you get hints of pear and citrus on the

nose, then lime zest dusted with minerals on the finish.

A lovely, aromatic nose of flowers, fresh white fruits and citrus leads this delicate white. Crisp acidity and

a touch of richness give the wine both complexity and a food-friendly edge. Pair with richer seafood

dishes or enjoy this one alone.

This is an exuberant but elegant Agiorgitiko, with its big berry nose and pretty, rounded fruit flavors. It’s

mild overall, making it suitable for pairing with diverse dishes, but has a solid structure and spice

that gives it extra character. A balanced but distinctive red.

87 Tsantali 2012 Kanenas White

Designation: Kanenas Maronia Vineyards

Varietal: Muscat of Alexandria and Chardonnay

Appellation: Ismarikos Winery: Tsantali

85 Tsantali 2010 Kanenas Red

Designation: Kanenas Maronia Vineyards

Varietal: Mavroudi and Syrah Appellation: Ismarikos

Winery: Tsantali

Tsantali 2013 Mono Athiri Designation: Athiri

Varietal: Athiri Appellation: Vin de Pays de Macédoine

Winery: Tsantali

Tsantali 2013 Mono Moschofilero Designation: Mono

Varietal: Moschofilero Appellation: Peloponnese

Winery: Tsantali

Tsantali 2009 Abaton Red Designation: Agioritiko Abaton

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Limnio Appellation: Halkidiki

Winery: Tsantali

89 Hatziyiannis Santorini 2013 Assyrtiko

Designation: Hatziyiannis Varietal: Assyrtiko

Appellation: Santorini Winery: Santo Wines

This is a luscious wine but has an elegant balance, thanks to the mineral undercurrent so typical in

Greek wines. On the nose, toast, vanilla and smoke lead, while flavors of apple, peach and flower

follow. Soft and generous in style, but finishes clean.

89 Hatziyiannis Santorini 2011

Varietal: Assyrtiko Appellation: Santorini Winery: Hatziyiannis

A trio of elegant whites comprises this blend from the island of Santorini, and each lends a unique

facet that is authentically Greek. On the nose, clean, friendly citrus flavors reign, with an appealing touch of sweet fruit, minerals and spice adding dimension.

On the palate, the wine offers fresh but rounded flavors that linger but leave it refreshed. Overall, an

intriguing, food-friendly sip.

88 Spyros Hatziyiannis 2010 White (Cyclades)

Varietal: Assyrtiko Appellation: Cyclades

Winery: Spyros Hatziyiannis Anise, pear and mineral aromas and flavors imbue this wine with a fine degree of complexity. It’s also richer than most of the whites from Santorini, yet it

still retains a refreshing bite on its tart, minerally finish.

SANTORINI

Savory, smoked meat and clove aromas give this lively Agiorgitiko soul. Flavors of leather, smoke,

spice and red berry are balanced and clean. A masculine pour that will pair well with dried meats,

steak and burgers.

Elegant, but with some muscle .This single-vineyard Agiorgitiko has an earthy olive nose and smooth,

integrated flavors of red berry, herbs and spice. Soft but structured tannins and a spin of spice on the finish recommend it for heartier dishes, but it’s

good enough to savor on its own.. Fresh and friendly but substantive, this wine can

age.

This is a delicious example of what Agiorgitiko should be—complex but delicate, fresh but full of flavor. The nose starts with vibrant cassis, cherry

and plum aromas, followed by flavors of blackcurrant, pepper, cherry and cinnamon that are

rounded and layered. The wine ends with a lively mineral spin.

Elegant and fresh, with a touch of light lemon rind and lime zest. Lots of balance and character. Lemon preserve and melon aromas are followed by peach and tropical fruit flavors, all balanced with telltale

Greek acidity. Balanced and well made, and a good pairing with fruit, salads and seafood.

Tart cherry and pepper aromas are followed by an earthy, masculine combination of flavors in this wine. Toasted nut, aged leather and spice box

flavors speak to its native terroir. An affordable wine with good Greek character.

88 Papaioannou 2013 St. Elias

Designation: St. Elias Varietal: Assyrtiko

Appellation: Corinth Winery: Papaioannou

90 Papaioannou 2005 Microclima

Designation: Microclima Varietal: Agiorgitiko, Greek Red

Appellation: Nemea Winery: Papaioannou

88 Papaioannou 2004 Terroir

“St. George” Designation: Terroir

Varietal: Agiorgitiko, St. George Appellation: Nemea

Winery: Papaioannou

88 Papaioannou 2006 “Old Vines”

Designation: Old Vines Single Vineyard

Varietal: Agiorgitiko Appellation: Nemea

Winery: Papaioannou

87 Papaioannou 2013 Saint George

Designation: Saint George Varietal: Agiorgitiko

Appellation: Peloponnese Winery: Papaioannou

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Nice Greek Sauvignon showing melon, apple and peach aromas more than piquant citrus. Offers fine

balance, with the acidity propping up apple, honeydew and peach flavors. Fairly chewy and

round, with a finish that’s slightly warm but satisfying. Could be nice with a salad of tomatoes

and feta followed by grilled whole fish. Imported by Fantis Imports, Inc.

The nose starts a bit funky and earthy, but clears to reveal scents of blueberry pie and grape jelly. Full in the mouth, it has a soft, smooth feel with acidity to give it a lift. The blueberry compote flavors are a bit hidden by heavy tannins, but drink this with a steak or rack of lamb and watch the tannins melt away.

An earthy but slightly sweet nose leads into flavors of meat, clove and dark fruit in this beautifully

colored, well-balanced Merlot. The structure is good

and the finish lingers with lush fruit.

88 Nico Lazaridi 2012 Magic Mountain

White Designation: Magic Mountain

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Appellation: Drama

Winery: Nico Lazaridi

Nico Lazaridi 2012 Lion d'Or Red Designation: Lion d'Or

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Greece

Winery: Nico Lazaridi

Nico Lazaridi 2010 Merlot Varietal: Merlot

Appellation: Drama Winery: Nico Lazaridi


Nico Lazaridi 2001 Moushk Muscat d'Alexandrie

Designation: Moushk Varietal: Muscat d'Alexandrie

Appellation: Drama Winery: Nico Lazaridi

You could easily get lost in this wine’s bouquet: plenty of new, spicy oak, scents of plum and

blackberry pie, later picking up anise and coffee. On the palate, a streak of acidity is followed by soft, dry tannins, making way for more blackberry and anise.

This wine has a lot of depth, and the firm tannins and solid acidity imply this could last for at least a

decade, but it’s very enjoyable now.

Aromas of red fruit, vanilla and cigarbox start this Cabernet Sauvignon from Greece. Its flavors are rich but balanced—cinnamon, cedar, cherry and savory spice—and the wine finishes clean and dry. Elegant

with ageable potential.

Faint scents of rainwater and rock dust mark the nose, while the palate is assertively tart and lemony.

This is a lean, acidic wine best suited for washing down oily or fried foods.

91 Hatzimichalis 2008 Kapnias

Designation: Kapnias Vineyard Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Atalanti Valley Winery: Hatzimichalis

89 Karipidis 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Thessalikos, Greece

Winery: Karipidis

Robola Cooperative of Cephalonia 2013

Varietal: Robola Appellation: Cephalonia

Winery: Robola Cooperative of Cephalonia

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