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Star Wine List ΛΙΣΤΑ ΚΡΑΣΙΩΝ “It doesn't really matter what you will choose to drink with your food as long as you do what you feel you like. However, never forget that food and wine matching can always be a serendipitous discovery. This wine list has been designed as the start of a conversation, a way to connect people, moments and beautiful souls. This is the quintessential meaning of wine'' Yiannis Karakasis MW By the Glass Champagne Drappier, 'Rosé de Saignée', NV, Champagne, France 14 Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve NV, Champagne, France 17 (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier) Sparkling Wines Piper-Heidsieck, Brut NV, Champagne, France 25 Karanika, Brut Rose 2018, Amyndeo Greece 12 White wines Mylonas, Malagousia 2019, Attica, Greece - Carafe 375 ml. 7 / 15 Oenops, “Apla” white 2019, Malagousia / Assyrtiko / Rodiftis - Carafe 375 ml 8 / 18 Κaramolegos, '34' 2018, Αssyrtiko, Santorini, Greece - Carafe 375 ml 12 / 28 Red Wines Dougos, Rapsani 2017, Xinomavro / Krasato / Stavroto Thesaly, Greece - Carafe 375 ml 9 / 17 Rose Theopetra, Rose 2019, Xinomavro, Thessaly, Greece - Carafe 375 ml 6 / 13 Muses, “Amuse” 2019, Mouhtaro / Sauvignon Blanc, Thiva, Greece - Carafe 375 ml 8 / 18 Sweet Wines Μylonas, 'Sunday' 2019, Savvatiano, Attica, Greece (75ml) 6 Nopera, Nopera Vintage 2014, White Muscat, Samos, Greece (75ml) 10 Parparousis, Mavrodaphne of Patras Reserve 2003, Greece (75ml) 14 Argyros, Vinsanto 4 years old , Assyrtiko blend, Santorini, Greece (75ml) 18 SPARKLING WINE & SAKE Many people associate Champagne only with celebrations missing the sheer pleasure that these magical wines can unpretentiously offer. Here in Bluefish we take another direction, if you are about to drink a fine bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine it's always the right moment! Food suggestions: Extremely versatile with their bright acidity and their pronounced mineral content withstanding the sharp flavours of the raw and marinated dishes. They will work though with more or less everything. Champagne (Wines of Dreams) Piper-Heidsieck, Brut NV, Champagne, France 150 (Non-Vintage, 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardonnay) Dom Pérignon 2008, Champagne, France 490 (Prestige Cuvee, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir in almost equal parts, grand cru villages and Hautvillers) Greek Sparkling Wines Tselepos, 'Amalia' Brut Vintage, 2013, Mantinia, Greece 50 (Μoschofilero, 2 years on the lees) Karanika, Brut Rosé Extra 2018, Amyndeo, Greece 60 (organic, biodynamic approach, Xinomavro, Limniona, 12 months on the lees) Sake Premium sake has easily proven itself to be worthy of appreciation on the same level as fine wine. The fragrances, flavors, complexity and nuances can draw you in and fascinate. And on the 'food pairing' field Sake is as versatile as is wine. It goes well with a lot of things that can be difficult for wine yet the raw and marinated section of our menu is an absolute 'must try'. Dassai, 50 Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Japan 30cl 52 (50% polished rice, sake with a body, try it also with tempura and orzo) Bijito, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, Japan 72cl 77 (40% polished rice, floral and mineral, try it with cold dishes) Dassai, 23 Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Japan 30cl 80 (77% polished rice, a class by itself, full bodied and extremely complex) WHITE WINE Beautifully Scented (Wines of Innocence) Welcome to a world of unique aromas and flavours. These are lovely aromatic Greek wines from indigenous or international grapes. Floral and fresh or riper, expressive and full- flavoured styles yet always balanced and joyful. Food suggestions: In perfect harmony with dishes with intense aromas or hints of sweetness and spicy character. Salads, fish tempura or pasta dishes will definitely shine through. Mylonas, Malagousia 2019, Attica, Greece 30 Papagiannakopoulos, Kydonitsa 2018, Peloponnese, Greece 35 Oenops, 'Apla' White 2019, Malagousia/Assyrtiko/Roditis, Drama Greece 36 Semeli, 'Thea' Fine Lees Mantinia 2018, Moschofilero, Peloponnese, Greece 40 Costa Lazaridi, Malagousia 2019, Drama, Greece 40 Petrakopoulos, Robola 2018, Cephalonia, Greece 45 Alpha Estate, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Amyndeo, Greece 50 Assyrtikos (Wines of the Sun and Rocks) Be it from the volcanic lava of Santorini, or the varied terroirs of Assyrtiko in mainland Greece these wines are a mixture of freshness, stony minerality and crisp acidity. The quintessential expression of great terroirs. Food suggestions: These indigenous treasures will enhance the sea taste and the succulent texture of marinated fresh fish, octopus and certainly grilled fish. Santorini Karamolegos, '34' Santorini 2018, Assyrtiko, Greece 55 Gaia, Assyrtiko 'Wild Ferment' 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece 67 Argyros, 'Cuvée Monsignori' 2017, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece 82 Islands Lyrarakis, 'Voila' 2018, Assyrtiko, Crete, Greece 26 Vriniotis, Assyrtiko sur lie 2018, Evia, Greece 49 T-Oinos, 'Clos Stegasta' 2018 Assyrtiko, Tinos, Greece 130 Mainland Rouvalis, Assyrtiko 2018, Peloponnese, Greece 32 Wine Art, 'Plano' Assyrtiko , Drama, Greece 40 Pavlidis, 'Emphasis' 2018, Assyrtiko , Drama, Greece 42 Opulent & Concentrated (Wines of Grace and Power) One of the unmistakably characteristics of great wines is the - hard to achieve - combination of grace and power. Try it here and taste the ripeness, the freshness and the complexity of Chardonnay, Vidiano and Roussanne from Crete or the Bordeaux inspired Ovilos. Food suggestions: With their fleshy fruit and toasty characteristics these are perfect with a classic, juicy to the bone, grilled fish or our hot signatures such as grilled calamari or orzo with crayfish. Diamantakis, Vidiano 2018, Crete, Greece 26 Zafeirakis, Logos 2017, Chardonnay, Tyrnavos, Greece 35 Manousakis, Nostos Roussanne 2018, Crete, Greece 52 Stonefish, Chardonnay Reserve 2018, Margaret River, Australia 53 Biblia Chora, 'Ovilos' White 2019, Assyrtiko/ Semillon, Pangeon, Greece 55 (organic certified) Benjamin Leroux, Puligny-Montrachet 2017, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France 280 ‘Natural' trends (Wines of Indiana Jones) These wines are made with a hands-off philosophy representing almost forgotten traditional wine-making techniques. Beyond that, they are made with great love, passion and care from dedicated winemakers. They offer a new "world" of aromas and flavors. Food suggestions: Try the amphora fermented Retsina and Santameriana with a variety of strong-flavored raw and marinated fish, Robola can replace any Assyrtiko in the wine-list with its slightly oxidative and mineral style. Explore beyond the classics and it will be rewarding. Just like Indiana Jones would do. Tetramythos Winery, Retsina Naturε, Roditis, Peloponnese, Greece 24 (organic certified, natural, amphora, minimal SO2) Sant'Or Santameriana 2019, Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece 35 (biodynamic approach, natural, min SO2, vegan) Sclavos, 'Vino di Sasso' 2019, Robola, Cephalonia, Greece 38 (biodynamic practices, natural, minimal SO2) Tetramythos, Sauvignon Blanc Naturε 2019, Peloponnese, Greece 43 (organic certified, minimal SO2) Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc & Chablis (Wines of the Cold and Rocks) Whether you enjoy the flavours of Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc, the pronounced citrus character of German Riesling, or you would love to wash down the sea saltiness with the mineral taste of a fantastic Chablis don't look further. Close your eyes and taste. Food suggestions: Delicious with our shared plates and hot signatures. They also love the company of a grilled robata fish. Have you tried the magical pair of Chablis with oysters or the unexpected combination of a Greek fish fricassée with a Sancerre? Stonefish, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Margaret River, Australia 42 Donhoff, Riesling Trocken 2018, Nahe, Germany 70 Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis 2018, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France 75 Vacheron, 'Les Romains' 2017, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Loire, France 132 (biodynamic certified) ROSÉ WINE Made in myriad of styles and colors, rosé wines are not anymore a 'no man's wine'. Taste our extensive list of Greek rosés from Attica, Peloponnese and Macedonia or experience the magic of Provence. Food suggestions: brilliant match with Mediterranean cuisine as one of the most versatile styles of wine with food. Always a safe-bet with tomato-based dishes, fried shellfish such as calamari, shrimps, or fish ragout with linguini. Mylonas, Mandilaria-Malagousia 2019, Attica, Greece 26 Theopetra, Rosé 2019, Xinomavro, Thessaly, Greece 28 Muses, 'Amuse' 2019, Mouhtaro/ Sauvignon Blanc, Thiva, Greece 32 Gerovassiliou, Xinomavro Rosé 2019, Epanomi, Greece 41 Skouras, Peplo 2019, Mavrofilero/Agiorgitiko/Syrah, Peloponnese, Greece 43 Château Minuty 'Minuty' Prestige Rosé 2018, Grenache / Tibouren / Cinsault / Syrah, Côtes de Provence, France 77 RED WINE Juicy and fruit driven (Wines of Elegance) Clean, light, modest flavours with plenty of freshness and acidity. These lovely, vibrant, full of fruity aromas reds, are a pure drinking pleasure. Food suggestions: Who said that fish goes only with white wine? Experience a new world of flavors pairing these smooth reds -lightly chilled - with our premium grilled fish (grouper, dentex and sea bream) or try them with octopus or tuna fish. Dalamaras, 'Merle' 2019, Merlot, Imathia, Greece 30 Mitravelas, Nemea Ktima 2017, Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese, Greece 38 Avantis, Agios Chronos 2015, Syrah/Viognier, Evia, Greece 60 Pinot Noir & Friends (Wines of Silk) I can never resist to Pinot Noir and its friends with its lovely freshness, lightness and depth. These wines are amazingly pure, true expressions of their grape and terroir. Naked and unmasked wines of silk. Food Suggestions:
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