You are reading this because you love wine. Know why you love wine? The Greeks. (And because it makes the soul-crushing trials of life bearable) See, 3000 years ago there were folks bumbling around the Mediterranean making dumpster fire wine. The Greeks saw this and said, "Hold my ouzo" and then changed the world. Everything we know and love about making and drinking wine was invented by Greeks. Seriously. This is not a "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" thing where Greeks SAY they invented everything but did not, they really did. Vineyard management? Greeks. Deciding on what grapes were grown where? Greeks. Using special vessels to drink certain wines out of? Greeks. The concept of the wine tasting? Greeks. The sommelier? Yes, the weirdo writing this has a job because of Greeks. Nobody is perfect. The Greeks invented all of it. So, when you drink wine here you are drinking history. A history of joy, reflection, and camaraderie. A history that continues in the wines made by the gifted producers on this list. So, grab a glass, pick a wine, thank a Greek, and drink. Yiamas. RETSINA glass bottle Georgas 'Black Label,’ Attica 2019 16 60 SPARKLING Domaine Karanika ‘Cuvee Speciale,’ Amyndaio 2017 18 72 Kir-Yianni Rosé ‘Akakies,’ Amyndaio 2019 13 52 WHITE Moschofilero, Troupis ‘Fteri,’ Arkadia 2018 12 48 Roditis, Kontozisis 'Drop by Drop the Jar Fills Up,' Karditsa 2019 14 53 Assyrtiko, Alexakis, Crete 2019 16 64 Malagousia, Domaine Zefeirakis, Tyrnavos 2018 15 60 Assyrtiko, Gai’a ‘Wild Ferment,’ Santorini 2017 17 66 ORANGE Santameriana, Sant’Or ‘Nature,’ Achaia 2018 16 64 ROSÉ Malagousia, Mylonas, Attiki 2019 12 48 RED Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos, Naoussa 2018 15 60 Mandilaria, Lyrarakis ‘Plakoura Vineyards,’ Crete 2016 15 60 Tsapournakos, Voyatzi, Velvento 2016 16 64 Mavrodaphni, Sant'Or 'Krasis,' Achaia 2017 16 60 Agiorgitiko, Ktima ‘Driopi,’ Nemea 2015 15 60 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Tselepos ‘Dilofos,’ Tegea 2015 17 72

ί Domaine Spiropoulos ‘Ode Panos’ Brut, Mantinia, Peloponnese 2017 58

σ Stone fruits and flowers. Nectar of the gods. α

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ς Tselepos ‘Amalia’ Brut, Nemea, Peloponnese 2013 90 ε

δ Better than Veuve. (For real, though.)

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φ Glinavos ‘Zitsa Brut,’ Zitsa, Epirus 2015 64 α The first Greek sparkling wine is still the best. Tselepos ‘Amalia’ Brut Roze, Nemea, Peloponnese NV 60 Roze all day! Berries and herbs. Fresh, vibrant, pink. ί σ α ρ

κ Roditis / Moschatela / Vostilidi / Muscat, Sclavos ‘Alchymiste,’ Kefalonia 2019

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λ Dip your toes in the orange wine pool with this staff fave. Aromatic and affable.

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ο Muscat of Alexandria, Garalis ‘Terra Ambera,’ Lemnos 2018 τ 60 ρ Like standing in a citrus grove on a summer afternoon. Also, you’re in love. ο π

Moschofilero, Troupis, ‘3/6/17,’ Peloponnese, 1LT 2019 57 It’s unofficial name is on the side of the bottle. If you don’t read Greek, ask a staff member. Sideritis, Parparoussis, ‘Petite Fleur,’ Achaia 2019 46 Recommended by Dr. Fauci to cure CDS. Crappy Day Syndrome.

Moschofilero, Tselepos, Mantinia, Peloponnese 2017 40 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc lovers, meet Moschofilero (aka your new bestie)

ί σ Vidiano / Plyto, Rhous ‘Skipper,’ Crete 2016 57 α

ρ Lush and citrus-driven. Fine minerality keeps it so fresh and so clean. κ

ό Muscat, Co-Op of Samos ‘High Peaks,’ Samos, Aegean Sea 2018 46 κ Just like they say in South Carolina: ooh lord, that sure is pretty! υ

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Malagousia, Domaine Porto Carras, Macedonia 2018 53 The OG Malagousia made by the natural born hustler.

Robola, Gentilini, Kefalonia 2019 55 Evan introduced this to Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ok, that’s not true but it got your attention

Roditis, Kontozisis 'A-Grafo,' Karditsa 2019 77 We are pretty sure this wine is illegal in some states

Assyrtiko/Roditis, Domaine Mercouri “Kallisto” PGI Ilia 2018 51 Who said a wine can’t be your best friend?

Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalas ‘Seven Villages,’ Santorini 2016 120 7...the most famous number. Feel lucky with this pick.

Sauvignon Blanc, Alpha Estate, Amyndaio 2019 52 Sauvignon Blanc, Greek style. Watch out New Zealand.

Sideritis, Parparoussis ‘Gift of Dionysos,’ Achaia, Peleponnese 2017 54 One producer, one grape, one wine. Try it. It’s rare and likely your last opportunity to try it.

Robola, Sclavos 'Lacomatia,' Kefalonia 2018 105 The ocean and earth collide from Poseidon's fury!

Assyrtiko, Hatzidakis “Skitali” PDO Santorini 2017 143 Inspired Megan Thee Stallion to write “Savage”

Vidiano, Biblia Chora 'Sole,' Mt. Pangeon 2016 77 We are pretty sure Christopher Nolan makes this wine because it is such a mind f**k.

Assyrtiko/Athiri, KtimaParparoussis ‘BarrelFermented,’ Achaia, Peloponnese 2014 57 Assyrtiko from another mother. Less salt, more fruit, max joy. (Heads-up, dry Chard peeps.)

Malagousia/Assyrtiko/Limnio, Chateau Porto Carras 'Chateau Le Grand Blanc,' Sithonia 2017 87 Think of the naughtiest thing you like to do. This is that in wine form.

Assyrtiko, Venetsanos ‘Nykteri,’ Santorini 2017 96 Stay up all night with this super old-school power-hitter. Assyrtiko, turned up to 11.

Pinot Noir, Alpha Estate 'Single Block Strofi,' Florina 2016 84 Willamette Valley, meet Florina. Florina, meet Willamette Valley. I knew they'd like each other! ί

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α Xinomavro/Negoska Tatsis "Young Vines" PGI Macedonia 2015 53

ρ Don’t buy this! It’s Awful! Ok, we just want it all to ourselves. κ

ό Mandilaria, Venetsanos, Santorini 2017 96 ρ

θ Hello, do you like your finesse with a splash of power? Drink this. Berries and Earth.

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ρ Liatiko, Douloufakis 'Amphora,’ Crete 2017 68 ε This wine will give you all the feels.

Agiorgitiko, Ktima Parparoussis ‘Reserve,’ Nemea, Peloponnese 2013 99 Oregon Pinot lovers, proceed with caution: You’re about to rethink your relationship.

Syrah/Limnio/Merlot, Gerovassiliou 'Estate Red,' Epanomi 2016 81 Black cherries, chunks of bittersweet dark chocolate, in a mahogany bowl. Confused? You'll see.

Mavrodaphne, Mercouri Estate ‘Daphne Nera,’ Letrina 2015 84 Mythological wine. But real.

Mavrodaphne/Agiorgitiko, Ktima Parparoussis ‘Oenofilos,’ Achaia, Peloponnese 2017 56 Like Bordeaux, but better. (Way better.)

Syrah /,Merlot / Xinomavro, Alpha Estate 'SMX,' Florina 2016 140 I love it when you call me Big Poppa.

Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni ‘Ramnista’, Naoussa 2015 52 Old-school gets a New World reboot with ripe red fruit and warm spice.

Mavrodaphne, Gentilini 'Eclipse,' Kefalonia 2016 77 Can you drink wintertime? You absolutely can.

Xinomavro, Dalamara, Naoussa 2017 70 You drink Pinot. We drink Xino (mavro).

Limniona, Oenops, Thessaly 2018 78 We get to' up from the flo' up on this with The Umbrella Academy.

Cabernet Sauvignon / Xinomavro, Oenops 'Apla,' Drama 2016 52 A Californian and a Greek walk into a bar... there's no joke, just great wine.

Cabernet Franc, Costa Lazaridi ‘Cava Amethystos,’ Drama 2016 120 Scaring the sh.. out of California red wine for nearly 40 years.

Red Blend Syrah/Merlot/Xinomavro Kir-Yanni “Dyo Elies” 99 So sinful, will require confession after drinking.

Limnio/Mavroudi/Mavrotragano, Gerovassiliou ‘Avaton,’ Epanomi 2013 147 This wine is cool. Samuel L. Jackson cool.

Mavrotragano, Gavalas, Cyclades 2016 133 Who is the sexiest person in the world to you? This is sexier.