The Wine List
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THE WINE LIST BEAUTIFUL STORIES AND DELICIOUSNESS TO BACK THEM UP... These were the two necessary elements for the wines to make it into our wine list. The ‘how’ of these wines, their stories, the ‘agonies’ of their winemakers, the notion of terroir; all the important factors that bring the word authenticity and the people -who make the wine- to the forefront. Wine is the most beautiful way to start a ‘conversation’, to connect people, to create magical moments and share experiences. IT IS LIFE WITH PASSION AND LOVE... Yiannis Karakasis MW BY THE GLASS CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING / 125ML Karanika, Brut Cuvée Prestige 2015, Assyrtiko/Xinomavro, Amyndeo, Greece € 16 Drappier, ‘Rosé de Saignée, NV, Champagne, France € 24 Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve NV, Champagne, France € 26 Piper Heidsieck, Riviera NV, Champagne, France € 27 WHITE / 125ML Alpha Estate, ‘Fume’ 2019, Sauvignon Blanc, Amyndeo, Greece € 10 Gerovassiliou Malagousia 2019, Epanomi, Greece € 12 Karamolegos, ‘34’ Assyrtiko 2019, Santorini, Greece € 14 Volcanic Slopes Vineyards, ‘Pure’Katikies 30 yrs anniversary edition 2016, € 19 Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece ROSÉ / 125ML Muses Estate, ‘Amuse’ 2018, Mouhtaro/Sauvignon Blanc, Thiva, Greece € 10 Moropoulos, Rosé 2018, Moschofilero, Peloponnese, Greece € 12 RED / 125ML Dougos, Rapsani 2017, Xinomavro blend, Thessaly, Greece € 12 Karamolegos, ‘Terra Nera’ 2017, Mandilaria, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece € 14 Marcel Lapierre, ‘Morgon’ 2018, Gamay, Beaujolais, France € 15 SWEET / 50ML Karamolegos, Vinsanto 2007, Assyrtiko/Aidani, Santorini, Greece € 10 Argyros, Vinsanto 12 years old 2002, Assyrtiko blend, Santorini, Greece € 18 Argyros, Vinsanto 20 years barrel aged 1994, Assyrtiko blend, Santorini, Greece € 23 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE THE CLASSICS The classic and classy spirit of Champagne as it is captured and expressed by the great ‘houses’ with their fine, unmistakable mastery. Charles Heidsieck, Brut NV, Champagne, France € 154 Piper Heidsieck, ‘Riviera’ NV, Champagne, France € 162 Jacquesson, ‘Cuvee No 741’ NV, Champagne, France € 183 CHAMPAGNES OF THE FUTURE Champagne is changing and in the past decade, the region has witnessed a shift in power from big houses to small growers and an acceptance that the region’s future lies on treating Champagne with a terroir-driven focus. Welcome to a future of small growers, highlighting terroirs, better farming practices and passionate winemaking. Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, ‘Cuis 1er Cru’ Brut NV, Champagne, France € 130 Ulysse Collin ‘Les Pierrieres’ Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France € 319 Benoît Lahaye, ‘Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre’ 2014, Champagne, France € 336 PRESTIGES CUVÉES – THE JEWELS IN THE CROWN If Rolls Royce is just a car and the Pope is just a priest, then Prestige Cuvées are simply as any other Champagne. The most prestigious and expensive style of Champagnes are wines from another planet. Perrier Jouet, ‘Belle Epoque’ 2007, Champagne, France € 610 Krug, Grand Cuvée, NV, Champagne, France € 720 Dom Perignon, Vintage 2008, Champagne, France € 865 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE Champagne’s next revolution is a Rosé one, with the ever-increasing popularity of the style and some truly inviting wines that worth the hype. Drappier, ‘Rosé de Saignée, NV, Champagne, France € 143 Moët & Chandon, Rosé Imperial NV, Champagne, France € 230 METHODE CHAMPENOISE À LA GRECQUE Whether from the cool plateau of Mantinia in Peloponnese or snowy Amyndeo in Macedonia, these lovely sparkling Greek wines are produced with the traditional method and will surprise as great alternatives to the elegance of Champagne. Tselepos, ‘Amalia’ Brut Vintage, 2015, Moschofilero, Mantinia, Greece € 68 Karanika, Brut Cuvée Prestige 2015, Assyrtiko/Xinomavro, Amyndeo, Greece € 95 organic, biodynamic approach WHITE WINE VOLCANIC TALES – SANTORINI Santorini has been a wine producing region for at least 3700 years. A Jurassic Park of vines, crafting world-class wines with natural strength, tremendous freshness and a profound mineral ‘footprint’. Experience the taste and discover the styles of some of the most stunning terroir- driven wines in the world. Pure classic jazz music in your ears… Gaia, ‘Thalassitis’ 2018/2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 60 Argyros, Aidani 2018, Cyclades, Greece € 64 Karamolegos, ‘34’ Assyrtiko 2019, Santorini, Greece € 65 Argyros Estate, ‘Cuvée Monsignori’ 2017/2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 80 Karamolegos, ‘Pyritis’ Mega Cuvée 2017, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 94 Canava Chrissou-Tselepos, ‘Laoudia’ 2017, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 95 Volcanic Slopes Vineyards, ‘Pure’ Katikies 30 yrs anniversary edition 2016, € 112 Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece Avantis, ‘Afoura’ 2017, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 115 Sigalas, ‘Kavalieros’ 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 133 Mikra Thira, ‘Terra Sea’ 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 161 Sigalas, ‘Nichteri Grand Reserve’ 2016, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 164 Gaia, ‘Thalassitis Submerged’ 2014, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece € 490 GREEK ISLANDS: THE CHILDREN OF ‘POVERTY’ Be it from the poor limestone soils of Cephalonia, the gigantic granitic rocks of Tinos, or the mountains of Crete and Evia Islands, these wines are made under extreme conditions and are the result of pure passion. Very often the producers hold on to hope as they expect very little from nature, proving that the world’s greatest terroirs and wines are the children of ‘poverty’. Vriniotis, Assyrtiko sur lie 2018, Evia, Greece € 51 Sclavos, ‘Vino di Sasso’ 2018/2019, Robola, Cephalonia, Greece € 54 Douloufakis, ‘Aspros Lagos’ 2018, Vidiano, Crete, Greece € 62 T-Oinos, ‘Clos Stegasta’ 2018, Assyrtiko, Tinos, Greece € 114 WHITE WINE MAINLAND GREECE: INDIGENOUS & BLENDS A whole new world of aromas and flavors based on native Greek varieties from family wineries showing a great respect in their long-lasting traditions and utmost care both in the vineyard and the winery. Mylonas, Savatiano 2018, Attica, Greece € 45 Oenops, ‘Apla’ White 2018, Malagousia/Assyrtiko/Roditis, Greece € 49 Gerovassiliou, Malagousia 2019, Epanomi, Greece € 51 Tselepos, Mantinia 2018, Moschofilero, Peloponnese, Greece € 53 Kitrvs, Malagousia 2018, Pieria, Greece € 54 Tetramythos, ‘Oenos Nature’ 2018, Roditis, Peloponnese, Greece € 55 Ktima DyoIpsi, ‘Dialogos’ 2018, Kydonitsa/Assyrtiko, Peloponnese, Greece € 56 Biblia Chora, ‘Ovilos’ white 2018/2019, Assyrtiko/Semillon, Kavala, Greece € 71 ADVENTUROUS PICKS Picks from international grapes ‘living’ an equally good life outside their natural home. What if your Chardonnay is not from Burgundy or your Sauvignon isn’t sourced from Loire? Ever thought of a classic, creamy Greek Viognier, or a ‘Wild Sauvignon Blanc’ from New Zealand? Alpha Estate, ‘Fumé’ 2019, Sauvignon Blanc, Amyndeo, Greece € 50 Astrolabe, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018, New Zealand € 54 Gerovassiliou, Viognier 2018, Epanomi, Greece € 61 Stonefish, ‘Chardonnay Reserve’ 2017, Margaret River, Australia € 67 The Hilt Wines, ‘The Old Guard’ 2014, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, California € 193 WHITE WINE BEYOND BEST - EXCEPTIONAL EUROPEAN TERROIRS Travelling over the vineyards of Loire to the buttery incomparable styles of Burgundy and Northern Rhone, or taking a turn over the vineyards of Mosel in Germany and the terraces of Etna in Italy, is like ‘flirting’ with the wine heaven. These are brilliant wines made from exceptional terroirs and producers. Vincent Gaudry, ‘Le Tournebride’ 2018, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Loire € 71 Terre Nere, ‘Calderara Sottana’ Vigne Niche 2016, € 81 Etna, Carricante blend, Sicily, Italy Dr Loosen, ‘Ürziger Würzgarten’, Riesling Trocken GG Alte Reben 2017, € 107 Mosel, Germany Clape, St.Peray Blanc 2017, Marsanne, Northern Rhone, France € 115 Domaine Pattes-Loup, Chablis ‘1er cru Butteaux’ 2016, € 175 Chardonnay, Burgundy, France Benjamin Leroux, Puligny Montrachet 2017, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France € 255 Albert Bichot, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016, € 536 Chardonnay, Burgundy, France ROSÉ WINE Made in myriad of styles and colors rosé wines are not anymore a ‘no man’s wine’. A great selection of Greek and classic French wines to experience next to our cuisine and under the beautiful weather of Santorini. Muses Estate, ‘Amuse’ 2018, Mouhtaro/Sauvignon Blanc, Thiva, Greece € 47 Thymiopoulos, Rosé de Xinomavro 2017, Xinomavro, Macedonia, Greece € 50 Moropoulos, Rosé 2018, Moschofilero, Peloponnese, Greece € 52 Gavalas, Voudomato Rosé 2018, Cyclades, Greece € 60 Gerovassiliou, Xinomavro Rosé 2018, Epanomi, Greece € 62 Chateau Hermitage Saint-Martin, ‘Ikon’ Rosé 2018, Cotes de Provence, France € 73 Domaine Tempier, Rosé 2017, Mourvédre blend, Bandol, France € 88 La Tour Melas, Silphium 2018, Grenache/Syrah, Ahinos, Greece € 144 RED WINE GREAT WINES, OLD VINES Ancient grapes, well-established in their regions for centuries or millennia, these wines prove that Greeks can do it better… A case study on how to preserve heritage and give a new ‘breath’ of life in the modern world of winemaking. Aivalis, Nemea 2016, Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese, Greece € 47 Karamolegos, ‘Terra Nera’ 2017, Mandilaria, Cyclades, Greece € 52 Petrakopoulos, ‘Mavro’ 2017, Mavrodaphne, Cephalonia, Greece € 61 Argyros, Mavrotragano 2018, Cyclades, Greece € 89 T-oinos, ‘Clos Stegasta’ 2018, Mavrotragano, Tinos, Greece € 241 ELEGANCE IS THE WORD Medium bodied irresistible wines of elegance and perfume as opposed to those wines of power and richness. Marked by their amazingly freshness and lightness, an ode to the purely expressed terroirs from which they come from. Dougos,