Wines

We have several varieties of both Greek and domestic wine to compliment your meal in every way. WHITE WINES Glass Bottle GREEK WINES One of the oldest wine making countries, Greece produces a wide range of very unique wines. 1. Sitia Cretan, Crete N.V.   4.25 14.00 2 Sitia Retsina, Crete N.V. 4.25 14.00 3 Achaia Clouss Domestica Rose 4.95 18.00 4 Santorini, Santorini,N.V. 19.00 5. Hatzimichalis, Robola, Atalanti Valley. 1999 22.00 CHARDONNAY Chardonnays tend to be dry white wines with medium to strong intensity. They contain ripe fruit flavors ranging from apples to melon and have a smooth buttery texture. This grape variety holds up well with salmon and chicken dishes. 6. Burlwood Cellars, CA, 2004   4.25 14.00 7. Mirassou, Central Coast, 2002 4.95 18.00 8. Angeline, Napa Valley, 2002 20.00 9. Jewel, Monterey, 2003     21.00 10. Cinabar, Monterey County, 2001 28.00 11. Rosenthal, Malibu Estates, 2003   36.00 SAUVIGNON BLANC A crisp wine with strong ripe fruit flavors such as peaches or apricots. Sauvignon Blanc can also contain herbal grassy flavors mixed with green fruits. Its high acidity helps it stand up to more complex dishes such as the kotopolo. vegetarian moussaka. chicken souvlaki. makaronada. & salmon. 12. Nobilo Marlborough, NewZeaIand,2004 5.75 19.00 13. Blackstone, Monterey County,2003   21.00 14. Justin, Edna Valley, 2003 25.00 PINOT GRIGIO This dry white wine is light in intensity with a crisp texture. It usually contains aromas and flavors of green apple sometimes with a hint of nutty flavors This wine is best paired with dishes such as salads. grilled chicken, vegetarian dishes, and very light seafood. 15. Donna Christina, Italy. 2003 5.75 18.00 16. Mac Murry, Russian River Valley, 2003 23.00 17. Eola Hills Estate, Oregon, 2003 24.00 RIESLING A delicate grape with flavors characteristically ranging from peaches. apricots, apples, and pears. One of the sweeter varietals, Riesling can be enjoyed on its own or paired with salads. spanakopita, and cheese dishes. 18. J. Lohr, Monterey County 2004 18.00 VIOGNIER Although sweeter than others. this variety stands up to heavier foods better than most white varietals. Smooth and full bodied, Viognier has a velvety mouth feel containing ripe almost tropical fruit flavors. 19. Jewel, Lodi, CA,2004 5.95 21.00 WHITE ZINFANDEL A sweet wine, white zinfandel is pink in color and is known for bright fruit flavors such as strawberries, watermelon. 20. Burlwood Cellars, Lodi. CA. 2004   4.25 14.00 RED WINES GREEK WINES One of the oldest wine making countries, Greece produces a wide range of very unique wines. 30. Sitia Cretan, Crete N.V. 4.25 14.00 31. Notios, Nemea PelopoImese, 2003 22.00 32 Hatzimichalis, Cabemet Sauvignon Atalanti Valley, 2001 28.00 CABERNET SAUVIGNON This grape makes wines high in tannin and medium to full bodied. Its aroma and flavor is black currant, cassis, chocolate, tobacco and herbs. 40. Burlwood Cellars, Califomia 2003 4.25 14.00 41. Mirassou, Central Coast, 2003Mirassou, Central Coast, 2003 4.95 16.00 42 Angeline, Napa Valley, 2002 20.00 43. Jewel, Monterey, 2003 21.00 44. Valley of the Moon, Sonoma County, 1999 32.00 45. Justin, Paso Robles, California, 2002 35.00 46. Luis Martini, Alexander Valley, 2000 38.00 47. Rosenthal, Malibu Estates, 1999      48.00 MERLOT French for "young blackbird," merlot features milder tannins and acid which results in wines that mature sooner and are consumed younger. Flavors include blackberries, plums, toffee, and herbs. 50. Burlwood Cellars, 2003 4.25 14.00 51. Mirassou, Modesto, CA, 2002 4.95 17.00 52. Blackstone, Califomia,2001 21.00 53. Cinnabar, Paso Robles, 2002 36.00 54. Rosenthal, Malibu Estates, 1999 46.00 PINOT NOIR Light-bodied and low in tannin, it contains flavors such as strawberries, plums and cherries. High acid levels allow complex flavors like figs, and violets to develop. 60. Mirassou, Monterey County, 2003 4.95 16.00 61. Blackstone, California, 2001 21.00 62. Jewel Collection, Anderson Valley, 2002 22.00 63. Mac Murry, Sonoma, 2003 25.00 SYRAH Produces full-bodied wines with brambly flavors of blackberry and cassis. 70. Angeline, Paso Robles, 2001 5.95 19.00 71. Blackstone,Califomia, 2001 21.00 72. Barossa Valley, Spires Shiraz,Aus. 2002 22.00 PETIT SYRAH Deep purple. tannic intense wines with peppery cassis scented bouquets. 73. Jewel, Lodi.CA.2002 22.00 ZINFANDEL Produces red wines with depth and intensity. Aromas and flavors of currants and blackberries combine with pepper and spice to create complexity 80. Rancho Zabaco, Dancing Bun, 2003 5.75 19.00 81. Blackstone, Califomia, 2001 21.00 82. Dry Creek. Sonoma County, 2001 22.00 DESSERT WINES 90. Quady Elysium Black Muscat, Mondera, Ca 375ml 18.00 91. Mavrodaphne, Patras, Greece, 18.00 BEERS AND ALES Domestic McTarnahan's Amber Ale  3.50 Samuel Adams   4.00 Budweiser     2.75 Bud Light 2.75 Miller Genuine Draft 2.75 Miller Lite 2.75 Sharp's (Non-Alcoholic) 2.50 Imports Greek Beer  3.75 Warsteiner Pils 3.25 Spaten Munich Lager 3.25 Lowenbrau Dark 3.25 Becks Dark-imported 3.95 Spaten Hefe Weisse 17 oz 4.95

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